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2024 Lok Sabha polls | BJP first list of 195 candidates is out; PM Modi keeps Varanasi

BJP candidate list 2024: BJP announces PM Modi to contest from Varanasi in Lok Sabha elections, names 34 Union Ministers in first list.

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Political crisis in Himachal created by those who have taken contract of toppling govts: Digvijaya

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh alleged that the political crisis in Himachal Pradesh was created by those who have “taken the contract of toppling governments”.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha Poll 2024: BJP may release first list of 100 candidates soon

Sources said that the list was finalised in the CEC meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CEC, EC organise meeting with political parties; review poll preparedness

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioner (EC) meet with political parties in Chennai ahead of elections to review preparedness and address concerns.

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Putin’s antiwar rival blocked from contesting Russia presidential election

Boris Nadezhdin, who has won support for his criticism of the Ukraine war, vows to challenge poll commission’s decision.

Al Jazeera

PM Modi-headed committee to meet on February 7 to select new Election Commissioner

The committee, led by PM Narendra Modi, will meet to select the new Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

The Hindu

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 713

As the war enters its 713th day, these are the main developments.

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Russian authorities cast doubt on antiwar hopeful’s election bid

Boris Nadezhdin says officials claim to have found invalid signatures backing his bid to run for president in March.

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Wind and Solar Power Capacity to Surpass Coal for First Time in China

The renewable energy sources will make up around 1,300 gigawatts of the country’s installed capacity by the end of 2024, industry body says

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Ukraine war critic submits bid to challenge Putin for Russia’s presidency

Putin win seen as forgone conclusion, but Boris Nadezhdin’s opposition to the war has won him significant support.

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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Election Commission to hold meeting in Uttar Pradesh

With the Lok Sabha elections only a few months away, the Election Commission of India will visit Uttar Pradesh and hold a meeting with district officers on January 30 to review preparedness for the polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Appointment of CEC, EC | Supreme Court refuses to stay new law; issues notice for hearing in April

The Supreme Court on January 12 declined to stay a new law which brushed aside an apex court judgment to include the Chief Justice of India as a member of the high-powered selection committee to appoint Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

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Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal

"Elections are sometimes turbulent": Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner on deployment of law enforcement agencies. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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…

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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

Parliament gives nod to bill on appointment, service conditions of CEC, ECs

The Lok Sabha passes a Bill to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, which was already approved by the Rajya Sabha.

The Hindu

On selecting Election Commissioners | Explained

Law to appoint Chief Election Commissioner & Election Commissioners passed by Rajya Sabha, likely to be enacted into law. Bill provides for selection committee of PM, Leader of Opposition & Cabinet Minister.

Chicago Sun-Times

Previewing the Chicago Elite Classic’s girls basketball matchups

The annual Chicago Elite Classic is back for its 12th year. The event is one of the premier events of the high school basketball season. Starting last season, the CEC devoted an entire day to girl’s basketball and showcased the immense talent around the area.

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Government convenes all-party meeting on December 2 ahead of Parliament Session

Govt convenes meeting of floor leaders Dec 2 ahead of Winter session of Parliament. 37 Bills pending, 12 for consideration/passing, 7 for introduction/passing. Govt to present Supplementary Demands for Grants. Report of Ethics Committee on "cash-for-query" allegations against MP Moitra to be tabled. Three key Bills to replace colonial era…

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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

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

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

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…

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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

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…

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