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Agency action, BJP’s share: Here’s why Modi’s claims on electoral bonds don’t add up

If you’ve spent a few minutes on social media this week, you’ll probably know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi came out strongly in support of the controversial electoral bonds scheme. In an interview with ANI, he said it was a “success story”, an “honest and pure” attempt to maintain “transparency”…

Newslaundry

Voter turnout reduced by at least two percentage points in 30 constituencies in T.N.

Analysis of voter turnout in Tamil Nadu's 2024 Lok Sabha polls shows a decrease compared to previous elections.

The Hindu

UK rejects talks on EU-wide youth mobility scheme

The European Commission had asked EU members for permission to open negotiations, but there is no interest from the UK Government.

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Hafta 481: Trust deficit in EVMs, BJP manifesto

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, and Anand Vardhan are joined by political analyst Suhas Palshikar, tech expert Madhav Deshpande, and professor Shruti Kapila.

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Morning Digest | Phase 1 of Lok Sabha election registers 62.37% polling; India delivers first batch of BrahMos to Philippines, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 20, 2024

The Hindu

Election in Tripura peaceful; Congress, CPI(M) allege misconduct

Elections: Peaceful voting in Tripura marred by allegations of malpractice, with voter turnout expected to exceed 75%.

The Hindu

Despite heatwave, Phase I of Lok Sabha polls registers 62.37% polling

First phase of Lok Sabha polls sees 62.37% voter turnout across 21 States, with incidents of violence reported.

The Hindu

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Congress wants EC to take note of BJP’s use of ‘one issue’ to seek votes

Congress accuses BJP of using social media to attract voters with one issue, urging Election Commission to intervene.

The Hindu

General elections 2024 Phase 1 | How to check your polling booth, do’s and dont’s on polling day

Lok Sabha elections 2024: A comprehensive guide on how to find your polling booth; do’s and don’ts at a polling booth during general elections 2024.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Supreme Court says EVMs are accurate unless they are maligned by human bias; X takes down four posts on EC order, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 17, 2024

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BRS moves EC seeking action against top police officials investigating phone tapping case

BRS requests EC to transfer Hyderabad police officials for alleged political interference in phone tapping case.

The Hindu

X takes down four posts by leaders of BJP, AAP, YSR Congress, TDP on Election Commission of India order

Election Commission of India orders takedown of political posts on social media platform X, sparking freedom of expression debate.

The Hindu

Micro observers to monitor vulnerable polling booths in Villupuram

Micro observers to monitor 67 critical polling booths in Villupuram district, ensuring fair and transparent elections.

The Hindu

BJP urges EC to stop Congress’s guarantee outreach campaign, alleges party indulging in bribery

BJP accuses Congress of bribery through 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee' program, seeks EC intervention to stop corrupt practices.

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Poll panel reviews implementation of model code, expresses satisfaction

Election Commission of India reviews Lok Sabha election compliance, satisfied with political parties' adherence to model code of conduct.

The Hindu

ECI bans Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48 hours over remarks on Hema Malini

Election Commission bars Congress leader Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48 hours over derogatory remarks.

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EC issues warning to Tharoor over cash-for-votes allegations against Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Election Commission reprimands Shashi Tharoor for violating model code of conduct in Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency.

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Morning Digest | Everyone will regret attacking electoral bond scheme, says PM Modi; Taliban govt says it is ‘particularly committed’ to protect rights of Hindus and Sikhs, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 16, 2024

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BJP moves EC against Rahul Gandhi for remarks against Modi

The BJP has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accusing him of creating “a linguistic and cultural divide” with his remarks during his recent Lok Sabha election campaign in Coimbatore.

The Hindu

Yechury writes to EC objecting to I-T notice to Thrissur committee of CPI(M)

Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] general secretary Sitaram Yechury has written to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stating that the income tax notice served on the bank account of the party’s Thrissur district committee when the election process has begun is “violative” of a level playing field.

The Hindu

Largest ever seizure of inducements before general elections: Election Commission

The Election Commission said it was on track to seize the largest amount of inducements, including drugs and cash during an election in the last 75 years

The Hindu

Lok Sabha election | SC refuses to intervene for special arrangements to help displaced Manipuris vote

Supreme Court refuses to intervene in petition seeking voting arrangements for displaced persons in Manipur for 2024 Lok Sabha election.

Newslaundry

Behind lull at Jaipur’s poll merchandise hub: ‘Shift to phone’, EC vigil, ‘no money’ for Cong

The Lok Sabha elections are just days away in Rajasthan, but unlike previous polls, the streets in the capital Jaipur are denuded of campaign material. Except Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s face on hoardings at crucial junctions.

Dynamite News

Paid holiday declared for voters on polling day in NCT of Delhi

Granting a paid holiday to employees on the day of polling in the NCT of Delhi under Section 135B of the RP Act 1951. Read further on Dynamite News:

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European Commission Report Finds Big Gap Between Real-World And WLTP Figures

The WLTP test cycle used to measure vehicle efficiency in Europe is nowhere near as accurate as the EPA

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