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Maybe EC itself needs a model code of conduct: Sibal on poll watchdog's freebies letter

In a letter to all recognised national and State parties, the Election Commission said empty poll promises have far-reaching ramifications

The Hindu

Pheu Thai urges EC to allow relief aid donations

The main opposition Pheu Thai Party has urged the Election Commission (EC) to revise electioneering regulations during the 180-day period…

Bangkok Post

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The Hindu

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EC mulls over making manifestos include financial ramifications of promises

The Election Commission writes to political parties to seek their views before adding to the Model Code of Conduct

The Hindu

Empty poll promises by parties have far-reaching ramifications, says EC

The chief election conducting body said that the inadequate disclosures on election promises can't be overlooked.

Livemint

EU and UK officials offer warm words ahead of Northern Ireland Protocol talks

European Commission spokesman Daniel Ferrie confirmed the two sides will meet this week for technical level talks.

The Independent UK

EC announces bye-elections in six states on 3 November. Full schedule here

According to the schedule, the notification for the bye elections will be issued on Friday and the last date for…

Livemint

Uddhav Thackeray led-party is real Shiv Sena: NCP

The Uddhav Thackeray group is the "real" Shiv Sena though the decision is pending with the Election Commission and two…

Livemint

Turf cutting on Ireland's protected bogs must end in 2 months says European Commission

The country has been put on notice by the European Commission

Irish Mirror

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Seven Assembly bypolls in six States on November 3: Election Commission

Voting would take place on November 3 and counting on November 6, according to the schedule released by the Election…

The Hindu

Dems face uphill battle

Even though the Election Commission's calendar says the general election will be held in May next year following the end…

Bangkok Post

National Mission for Clean Ganga approves 14 projects worth ₹1145 crore

These include eight projects of sewerage management in five main stem Ganga basin states - Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand,…

Livemint

‘Good’ call between Cleverly and Sefcovic amid ongoing protocol row

The Foreign Secretary had his first call with the European Commission vice president.

The Independent UK

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International warnings grow over threat to democracy in Brazil

President Jair Bolsonaro’s unfounded claims of electoral fraud raise concerns he may reject October 2 vote results.

Al Jazeera

Poll rules waiver sought on floods

The Pheu Thai Party is calling on the Election Commission (EC) to ease some electioneering regulations to allow politicians to…

Bangkok Post

Liverpool hosting Eurovision would have 'huge economic impact' on city, experts say

A final decision is expected to be announced in the coming weeks

Liverpool Echo

SDPI escapes ban, says it is not connected to PFI

SDPI national general secretary says it is a ‘secular organisation as it has members from all communities’

The Hindu

EC outlines new pre-poll regulations

The Election Commission (EC) has provided clarification on its new electioneering regulations during the 180-day period prior to the end…

Bangkok Post

‘Rule of majority’ to determine the ‘real’ Shiv Sena, says CEC Rajiv Kumar

The Supreme Court has granted the election commission permission to decide which faction – Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde --…

Livemint

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SC allows EC to decide which faction - Uddhav or Eknath - forms ‘real’ Shiv Sena

SC has allowed the election commission to decide which faction – Uddhav Thackeray or Eknath Shinde – is forming the…

Livemint

Check your pockets for rare 50p as it could be worth £60

It could be worth more than a hundred times its original value

Liverpool Echo

Rare and elusive 50p coin could be worth £60 if found

This particular coin was only minted 109,000 times in the early-'90s, and it may now be worth over a hundred…

Wales Online

Chuan: EC needs to clarify election campaign regulations

The Election Commission (EC) needs to clarify its new election campaign regulations because they are very unclear, House Speaker Chuan…

Bangkok Post

Morning Digest | Gehlot camp MLAs threaten to resign if Sachin Pilot made Rajasthan CM; India clinches T20 series against Australia, and more

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The Hindu

Election Commission to push for internal democracy within parties

EC does not have the power to deregister parties that fail to comply with the rules

The Hindu