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Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal

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Dynamite News · Jan 6, 2024

Pleas in the Supreme Court challenge new law on appointment process for Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court to injunct the implementation of a new law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. Gopal Singh plea asked the court to implement an “independent and transparent system of selection, constituting a neutral and independent selection…

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Bill for appointment of CEC, ECs

President Droupadi Murmu grants assent to bills for Chief Election Commissioner and periodicals registration, simplifying process and reducing time.

The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023

Government convenes all party meet on December 2 ahead of Winter session

All-party meet on December 2 ahead of Winter session of Parliament (Dec 4-22). Government keen to pass key bills, incl. Ethics Committee report on TMC MP Mahua Moitra, IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, and CEC/ECs bill. Opposition and former CECs protested latter bill.

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

No claimants for ₹699 crore cash and valuables seized, says Chief Electoral Officer

No political party has claimed ₹699cr seized in Hyderabad. 10,106 cases registered. 86% voter slips distributed. 32,730 personnel availed postal ballot. 55,779 ballot units for 35,655 polling stations. 40,000 State police, 25,000 from neighbouring States, 375 companies of central police forces deployed. CEC yet to respond to State govt's request.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Teachers need to relearn ways to teach students of present day, say experts

Teachers learn digital skills to capture students' attention. Andrew Thangaraj, National Coordinator for MOOCs, suggests using 5-min reels. L. Suganthi, Dean of College of Engineering, Anna University, agrees. J. Prakash urges teachers to equip themselves with digital skills. Jagat Bhushan Nadda, CEC Director, launches two-day workshop on digital skills for…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Self-regulation provisions in draft broadcasting Bill draw diverse views

Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 proposes self-regulation by broadcasters & broadcasting network operators. Legal experts have diverse views on the details. Shreya Suri (IndusLaw) welcomes self-regulation but questions personal details of Content Evaluation Committee (CEC) members. Virag Gupta (Supreme Court lawyer) questions OTT & satellite services' exemption from the…

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Alleged use of bogus IDs in YC organisational poll, CEC seeks report

YC suffers setback as fraud allegations emerge: CPI(M) & BJP accuse YC of treason & breach of security; YC defends sanctity of polls; Sudhakaran says AICC to weigh merit of allegation.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 provides for self-regulation by broadcasters and broadcasting network operators

Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 seeks to provide for Content Evaluation Committees (CEC) and Broadcast Advisory Council (BAC) for self-regulation by broadcasters and broadcasting network operators. CECs to ensure compliance to Programme and Advertisement Codes, while BAC to hear complaints and make recommendations to govt. for further action. CECs…

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Winter Session of Parliament to start on December 4

Parliament winter session: Three key bills which seek to replace the IPC, CrPC and the Evidence Act are likely to be taken up for consideration during the session as the standing committee on Home has already adopted the three reports recently.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023