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Put an end to 'feel-good' populist policies

With a tight election race coming, some political parties have rolled out populist policies to entice voters, hoping for a big victory. However, we all know those populist schemes require massive amounts of money, and not many have tangible benefits. It's safe to say that most, if not all, parties…

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The shadow of Tuhao

Right on cue, activist Srisuwan Janya, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Constitution, went to the Election Commission on Dec 6 to file a petition calling on the poll regulator to seek the dissolution of two major parties in connection with the high-profile Chinese criminal syndicate allegedly…

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Revisit poll expense rules

The Election Commission (EC) proposal governing the expenses on election campaign limits for parties and MPs has caused a stir.

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Petition lodged over Pheu Thai wage bid

The Election Commission (EC) has been asked to seek the dissolution of the Pheu Thai Party for allegedly allowing ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra to exert his influence over the main opposition party's 600-baht wage hike proposal.

Bangkok Post

‘NGO’ Bengaluru civic body picked to update rolls is actually a private company

BENGALURU: The agency at the epicentre of the alleged voter data theft in three Karnataka constituencies is a company registered with the Union ministry of corporate affairs and not the accredited NGO that civic authorities claimed it was, a probe instituted by the Election Commission has revealed.

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India withdraws bid to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia left as lone bidder

NEW DELHI: India on Monday withdrew its bid to stage the 2027 AFC Asian Cup with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) declaring that hosting big-ticket events is not among its "strategic priorities" at this juncture.

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Mainpuri Election: SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav Casts His Vote, Alleges Police Restricting Voters

Police is not allowing people to cast votes," SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged. Read on for details:

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The rise and fall of the minnow parties

Now the charter court has issued a ruling on the election system, all political parties are effectively gearing up for the next poll. With all in place, some pundits even entertain the idea that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha might call for a House dissolution at any time.

Bangkok Post

Gujarat Election: 100 Year Old Casts Her Vote In Umargam

100-year-old Kamuben Lalabhai Patel on Thursday exercised her franchise in Umargam in the first phase of the Gujarat Assembly elections. Read on for details:

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Court to rule on election law

A ruling on Wednesday from the Constitutional Court on the party-list election system is expected to set an important course for Thai politics.

Bangkok Post

Oxford school shooting trial delayed by appeal by parents

The Michigan Supreme Court has postponed the January trial for the parents of the teenager who killed four students at his high school

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 276 of the invasion

More than 6m Ukrainian households still without power; EU to boost efforts to restore electricity and heating; Hungarian president to meet Zelenskiy

The Guardian - AU

Twitter gives EU Justice Commissioner 'commitments' on moderation after job cuts

"Hate speech and hate crime is increasing at an alarming rate in Europe"

Dublin Live

Top politicians in race to helm Indian Olympic Association's affairs

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) upcoming elections on December 10 has taken an interesting political twist with ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) heavyweight and Assam chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, emerging as a strong contender for the president’s post.

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Norway manager gives Erling Haaland injury update after picking Man City star for friendly games

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been selected for Norway's squad for fixtures against Ireland and Finland next week.

The Times of India

EC tells Soren no request from Jharkhand governor for 2nd opinion in disqualification case

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Monday informed Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren that no fresh communication had been received by the poll panel from state governor Ramesh Bais since it rendered its opinion on the plea seeking his disqualification for allegedly getting a mining lease issued in his name.

The Times of India

TOI Exclusive: IOA's amended constitution - SOAs lose voting rights, no proxy voting, CEO can't be former office-bearer & no more than three terms for EC

NEW DELHI: It's official now. State Olympic Associations (SOAs) have lost their voting rights in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). They have been reduced to as 'Associate Members' "who cannot stand in elections, cannot vote for any decision and also cannot vote in elections of the IOA". The development came…

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Gujarat Election: EC Announces Dates For Gujarat Polls; To Be Held In Two Phases

The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced the dates for the Gujarat assembly election. Read on for details:

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Why Election Commission must declare Gujarat poll schedule by November 6

NEW DELHI: The collapse of the suspension bridge at Morbi in Gujarat seems to have delayed the announcement of the state’s election schedule. However, if the assembly election has to be held along with Himachal Pradesh, the Election Commission (EC) must declare the poll schedule for the state by November…

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Election Commission To Announce Gujarat Poll Schedule At Noon

The poll panel has convened a press conference to announce the schedule. The term of the 182-member Gujarat assembly ends on February 18 next year. Read on for details:

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ED summons Hemant Soren in mining case, JMM threatens economic blockade

NEW DELHI: Already facing disqualification proceedings in the Election Commission in an office-of-profit case, Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren has now been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning on Thursday at its Ranchi office in the wake of allegations of running illegal mining operations in the state through his…

Bangkok Post

'Donor' poses test for EC

A hot potato has landed in the lap of the Election Commission and it is putting the election regulatory authority's credibility and integrity to the test again.

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: Yadav cops in poll-bound Gola Gokarannath being sent on forced leave, says Akhilesh Yadav

LUCKNOW: Seeking the Election Commission’s intervention into the alleged sending of Yadav police officers in poll-bound Gola Gokarannath assembly constituency on forced leave, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said the move has put a question mark over the claims of free and fair polls in the constituency.

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Election Commission Likely To Announce Gujarat Poll Schedule This Week

The Commission had given a clear hint that votes for Gujarat would also be counted on 8 December. Read on for details:

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PPRP 'received cash' from drugs pub boss

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) faces an investigation that could result in its dissolution after a key party figure admitted the party accepted a donation from the alleged owner of a Bangkok pub raided early this week.

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