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Watch | How were the new Election Commissioners selected, and why is the new law being criticized?

Election Commissioners appointment: A video explaining the old and new process of appointment of election commissioners and why the new law is being criticized and the Supreme Court angle

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SC dismisses applications to stay appointments of ECs Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar

Supreme Court dismisses stay applications for Election Commissioners' appointments amid controversy over new appointment law.

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Morning Digest | Indian govt probe found ‘rogue operatives’ involved in plot to kill Pannun, says media report; Former General with ties to past dictatorship is Indonesia’s next President, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 21, 2024

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Stalin strongly condemns Karandlaje’s “reckless” comments; Union Minister issues apology

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin condemns Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje's divisive comments against Tamilians in Karnataka, seeking legal action.

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Selection and election: On the appointment of Election Commissioners

An executive-driven process has to yield to one more rooted in the constitutional principle of having an independent body to hold free and fair elections in India

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TMC accuses PM Modi of using govt funds for campaigning, complaints to EC

TMC accuses PM Modi of violating model code of conduct by using public funds for campaigning.

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EC asks court to dissolve Move Forward

The Election Commission (EC) on Monday submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court asking it to dissolve the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP).

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Complaint against PM Modi for violating MCC by using IAF helicopter in election rally

Trinamool Congress MP files complaint against PM Modi for using IAF helicopter in election rally, violating MCC.

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How were the new Election Commissioners selected? | Explained

President appoints two retired IAS officers as Election Commissioners under new law, sparking controversy and legal challenges.

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Morning Digest | Biggest beneficiaries of electoral bonds claim inability to reveal donor names; RCB end 16-year wait for title beating DC to grab WPL title, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 18, 2024

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As some parties do not disclose donors, SC had sought their ‘detailed particulars’ in April 2019 order

Election Commission data reveals political parties failed to disclose donor identities in electoral bonds, sparking Supreme Court debate.

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BJP did not maintain names, particulars of electoral bond donors

BJP did not disclose donor names in electoral bond donations, citing legal provisions exempting them from disclosure.

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DMK got ₹509 crore in electoral bonds from Future Gaming and Hotel Services

DMK received ₹656.5 crore in electoral bonds, with major contributions from Future Gaming and Hotel Services and Mega Infrastructure.

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EC advances counting date for Arunachal, Sikkim assembly polls to June 2

The Election Commission on Sunday advanced the date of the counting of votes for the Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim assembly polls to June 2 from June 4. Read further on Dynamite News:

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EC makes fresh electoral bonds data public; BJP received ₹6,986.5 crore, Future Gaming top donor for DMK

Electoral bonds data: Election Commission releases electoral bond data submitted to Supreme Court, now available to the public online.

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Morning Digest | EC always in favour of transparency, but must protect donor privacy: CEC on electoral bonds scheme; Standing on cusp of history, PM Modi says NDA ready for polls, and more

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

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Congress struggling to find candidates in Madhya Pradesh, says former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will get a third term with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) getting the biggest mandate ever in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said after the poll announcement by the Election Commission (EC)…

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Sikkim to vote for Lok Sabha, Assembly in simultaneous polls on April 19

Sikkim will vote in the Lok Sabha polls and the Assembly elections, being held simultaneously, on April 19, the Election Commission announced on March 17.

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What is Model Code of Conduct, and what are the penalties for violation? | Explained

Lok Sabha elections dates: What is the Model Code of Conduct? Who has to follow it? What are the guidelines? What happens if violated?

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2024 Lok Sabha elections to be held in 7 phases from April 19, results on June 4

2024 Lok Sabha general elections date, Schedule: CEC Rajiv Kumar announces 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule for seven phases, with Assembly elections in four states.

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Reshuffle in Rajasthan Police: 8 ASPs, 40 DySPs transferred

Less than 24 hours before the Election Commission (EC) notifies the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Rajasthan Police Department on Friday saw a major reshuffle. Read further on Dynamite News.

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"People of Himachal waiting to give befitting reply to state govt in elections": Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that BJP wants the Lok Sabha elections to be held as soon as possible. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Election Commission to announce Lok Sabha poll dates today

The Election Commission of India will announce the poll dates for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Saturday a spokesperson of the poll body said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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New Election Commissioners take charge

Former bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu assumed charge as Election Commissioners.

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LS Polls 2024: Election Commission to announce Lok Sabha election schedule on Saturday

The 2019 Lok Sabha elections were held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19. Read further on Dynamite News:

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