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Youth polling station to attract new voters: Returning Officer P. Pravinya

Warangal Lok Sabha Returning Officer emphasizes youth-led polling centers with special amenities and decorations for upcoming elections.

The Hindu

Congress claims Kharge's helicopter checked in Bihar, says poll officials 'targeting' Opposition leaders

Opposition leaders are being targeted by poll officials, the Congress alleged on May 12, claiming that while its chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s helicopter was checked in Bihar’s Samastipur, leaders of the BJP-led NDA were being allowed to move “freely”.

The Hindu

Election Commission urged to conduct press conference on election day

In a joint letter, the Press Club of India, Indian Women Press Corp, Press Association, Foreign Correspondent Club and the Delhi Union of Journalists express dismay at the Election Commission not holding a single press conference even after the completion of voting in three phases across the country.

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Lok Sabha polls | Voter turnout in Phase 3 at 65.68%, says ECI

Updated voter turnout figures for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, with 65.68% turnout reported by the Election Commission.

The Hindu

Karnataka government seeks relaxation of model of conduct to take up drought relief

The Karnataka government has appealed to the Election Commission of India (EC) to relax the model code of conduct (MCC) that is in force for the Lok Sabha election to enable it to start holding meetings to take up relief measures in drought-hit taluks.

The Hindu

‘Release entire poll data, hold press conference after every phase’: Press groups write to EC

Five press groups in India issued a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner today condemning the Election Commission for “not holding a single press conference” after three phases of polling.

Newslaundry

Civil society organisations protest in Karnataka against Election Commission for ‘inaction’ against MCC violations, hate speeches

Demanding that PM Modi be barred from campaigning for 96 hours and an FIR lodged against him for his alleged hate speeches, several civil society groups undertook a nationwide joint campaign

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2024 Lok Sabha elections: 69.93% turnout in repoll at the Parthampura booth in Gujarat’s Dahod

Repolling in Parthampura booth sees 69.93% voter turnout after live-streamed voting incident; Congress demands repolling.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Arvind Kejriwal walks out of jail after Supreme Court grants interim bail; Haryana Cabinet to meet on May 15 as Congress urges Governor to impose President’s rule, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 11, 2024

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As Sandeshkhali women retract complaints, NCW writes to EC seeking inquiry

NCW urges EC to investigate TMC's coercion of women in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal during General Elections, 2024.

The Hindu

Election Commission rebuts Kharge’s allegation on voting data

Election Commission rebuts Congress president's claims of discrepancies in voting data, sparking controversy and accusations of bias.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali simmers amid a ‘fabricated rape complaint’, and TMC vs NCW

“We have been silent all these days but we were compelled to come out after receiving threats from local BJP people,” claimed Anjana*, the daughter-in-law of a Sandeshkhali local who has withdrawn her rape complaint against Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan.

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Sandeshkhali violence | TMC threatens to move EC against NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma

TMC to file complaint against NCW chairperson for alleged misuse of power in Sandeshkhali sexual assault case

The Hindu

Plea in SC questions EC’s delay in publishing voter turnout data of LS polls

Petition filed in Supreme Court highlights delay and accuracy concerns in voter turnout data during Lok Sabha elections.

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At ₹558 crore, highest-ever seizures made in Karnataka

The Election Commission has seized a whopping ₹557.69 crore from March 16, when the model code of conduct (MCC) for the Lok Sabha election came into force, till the end of the final phase of polling on May 7 in the State. This is the highest-ever pre-poll seizure that has…

The Hindu

Re-polling ordered at booth in Gujarat after voter makes Instagram video

The Election Commission of India on Thursday ordered re-polling on May 11 at a polling booth under the Dahod Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat.

The Hindu

PDP candidate Parra gets EC notice over poll speech

EC issued a notice to People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Waheed-ur-Rehmaan Parra.

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Andhra Pradesh: NTR district police seize cash worth Rs 8 crores, two persons detained

NTR district police seized Rs 8 crores of cash at a check post from a pipe-loaded lorry in the district and detained two persons in connection with the case on Thursday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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INDIA bloc leaders to meet Election Commission over voter turnout, ‘religious’ politics

Lok Sabha elections 2024: INDIA bloc leaders to meet Election Commission seeking prompt release of absolute voter turnout figures after each phase

Dynamite News

Phase 5 of LS Polls: 695 candidates set to contest across 49 constituencies

A total of 695 candidates are in the fray across 49 constituencies spread over eight states and Union territories in the upcoming fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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What is the largest aggregate football scoreline over two league matches?

Plus: the same losing teams in the playoffs in consecutive seasons and even bigger cumulative cup crowds

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Gujarat sees 55% turnout; Modi, Shah cast their votes

Over 55% voter turnout in Gujarat's 25 constituencies during Lok Sabha elections; PM Modi and Amit Shah cast votes.

The Hindu

BRS focuses on engaging with voters as much as possible before silence period

BRS intensifies campaign for Lok Sabha polls in Hyderabad, focusing on educating electorate on Congress and BJP discrimination.

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Infinite Machine’s P1 electric scooter blends performance, practicality and cyberpunk style

The P1 electric scooter from New York-based start-up Infinite Machine is a visually striking urban ride with zero emissions and practical features

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Sporadic incidents of violence mar third phase polls in Bengal

Sporadic incidents of violence marred the third phase of Lok Sabha polls in the four constituencies in West Bengal as TMC, BJP and Congress workers clashed with each other

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