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Should the CJI be part of the committee selecting the CEC?

The experts discuss whether having a Cabinet member instead of the CJI on the selection panel of the Election Commission affects the neutrality of the panel

The Hindu

Will continue to fight against removal of names from voters’ list in Andhra Pradesh: Payyavula

TDP leader Kesavulu vowed to fight irregularities of the Jagan govt. in voter removal. He hailed the suspension of BLOs and district-level officers and said more will follow. He questioned Jagan’s vote in Pulivendula despite his being away for thre decades. TDP to approach CEC with evidence of govt's irregularities.

The Hindu

TPCC urges ECI to impose model code of conduct in Telangana immediately

TPCC urges ECI to impose model code of conduct in Telangana to restrain CM, Cabinet and MLAs from official programmes and new schemes. G. Niranjan requests CEC to direct State and district officials, police to stay away from CM, ministers and MLAs' programmes. ECI requested to consider MCC without delay…

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Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill: IAS hold on top posts – a practice that now seems codified

The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023 – introduced in the Rajya Sabha a day before the Monsoon session ended – expectedly seeks to restore the executive prerogative in selecting the top rung of the Election Commission of India.

Newslaundry

BJP Central Election Committee identifies ‘vulnerable seats’ in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

BJP’s Central Election Committee (CEC) held a review meeting for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh with particular focus on seats where the BJP was vulnerable or where the opposition Congress was stronger. The early CEC meet also signalled the BJP national leadership’s intention to involve itself in a micro way in…

The Hindu

Monsoon session ends: Amid theatrics, govt’s key legislative strides, legal overhauls

Amid spotlight on diatribe and the theatrics of the no-confidence debate, the Parliament’s Monsoon session concluded on Friday. But the short session, marked by the opposition-led ruckus, also saw some key strides being made in core legislation. This is significant, especially during a session which recorded 45 percent productivity in…

Newslaundry

Bill to replace CJI from selection panel for CEC runs contrary to govt.’s own committee recommendation

Govt's own committee recommended CJI be part of selection panel for CEC & ECs. Law Commission modified Goswami recommendation to include PM, Leader of Opposition & CJI in 3-member selection committee.

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Bill moved to remove CJI from panel to select Election Commissioners

In a controversial move, the Union government on Thursday introduced a Bill removing the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from a panel to select the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

The Hindu

Bill for selection of Election Commissioners: Congress calls it 'blatant attempt' at making EC 'puppet in hands of PM'

Congress alleges new bill to regulate appointment of CEC & ECs is a "blatant attempt" to make poll watchdog a "puppet" of PM. Asks if BJD & YSRCP will join forces to oppose. Congress MP Tagore charges PM & HM want to control ECI. SC ruling requires impartial panel. Bill…

The Hindu

Debate without draft Uniform Civil Code is a non-issue, says ex-CEC K.Y. Quraishi

Chennai's CHENNAISASTRA Univ. School of Law held a panel discussion on the need for a UCC in India. Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi said most debate on UCC is based on ignorance. MP Manish Tewari said the Constituent Assembly had drafted a document for posterity, embodying the hopes & aspirations of…

The Hindu

Pakistan Election Commission defers Imran Khan's indictment in contempt case till Aug 2

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday deferred the indictment of Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, till August 2 in a case related to contempt of the electoral body and the chief election commissioner (CEC), Pakistan-based Dawn reported. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Huawei and China-Backed PC Builder to Unify Ecosystem with Blacklisted Phytium CPUs

Huawei and CEC to create Penteng software and hardware ecosystem.

Tom’s Hardware

Selective enforcement: political posters go unchecked, commoners pay the price

On Sunday, a large circular flexi poster, standing unsupported close to Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao’s camp office in Begumpet, fell on an unsuspecting two-wheeler rider.

The Hindu

As campaigning ends, EC on high alert to check inducements during silent period

With public campaigning for the Karnataka Assembly polls coming to an end on Monday, the Election Commission is keeping strict vigil with money distribution being usually high during the silent period on the last two days with a frenzy. Additional flying squads have been deployed and Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs)…

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Capital & Main

How a California Dairy Methane Project Threatens Residents’ Air and Water

Low-income communities of color bear the pollution burden of California’s incentive-based dairy gas climate plan.

The New Daily

Revealed: The suburbs, states and territories driving Australia’s rooftop solar boom

A huge shift is underway on the rooftops of Australian households, with new data revealing that households dispatched more solar power.

Dynamite News

ECI announces bypoll dates for Punjab, Odisha, UP and Meghalaya

The Election Commission announced the dates for the by-elections in the Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies on Wednesday. read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka Assembly elections to be held on May 10, counting on May 13

The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the Karnataka Assembly elections. read further on Dynamite News:

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SC's Constitution Bench orders panel consisting of Prime Minister, LOP, CJI for selecting Election Commissioners

The Constitution Bench of the on Thursday ordered a panel consists the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Chief Justice of India for the selection of Commissioners in the Election Commission of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Australia urged to boost clean energy spending over claims 'mammoth' US green subsidies bill a threat

Renewable energy developers and operators warn Australia's decarbonisation efforts could be derailed because of massive green spending plans by the US.

Dynamite News

BJP's Election Committee To Finalise Candidates For Meghalaya, Nagaland Polls Today

CEC of the BJP will meet at 5 pm today for the finalization of the candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Meghalaya and Nagaland. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tripura Polls: BJP Announces First List Of Candidates, CM Manik Saha To Contest From Town Bordowali

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha will contest the upcoming state assembly polls from the Town Bordowali constituency, the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) announced on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Reason

How Brooklyn's Much-Copied Diversity Plan Helped Throw its Best Middle School Into Chaos

After former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio changed the admissions rules at the school his kids graduated from, testing, safety, and excellence plummeted.

Dynamite News

EC Announces Assembly Polling Dates For Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura; Counting On 2 March

The Election Commission on Wednesday announced the schedule for Assembly elections to the northeastern states of Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland to be held in February-March this year. The results of all three states will be declared on 2 March, 2023. Read on for details:

Chicago Sun-Times

Previewing the Chicago Elite Classic’s girls basketball matchups

Though the CEC has showcased girls teams in the past, this is the first time the event has devoted an entire day to them.

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