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Supreme Court seeks responses of EC, Bengal govt on plea for data on claims of voters deleted under SIR

The Supreme Court has asked election officials to address issues surrounding voter data transparency. A PIL points out the challenges of handling claims and objections, revealing delays that affect numerous excluded voters' access to vital welfare schemes and certificates. The court stressed the duty of the Election Commission in citizenship…

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Honeymoon ends for PM Anutin

The honeymoon period of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appears to be over. Just four months in Government House -- despite the Bhumjaithai Party's commanding majority in the Lower House -- his popularity has declined sharply.

Bangkok Post

Election Commission ready for 'One Nation One Election' with 6-month notice, says panel chief

Expressing a readiness for simultaneous polls, the Election Commission has stated that it can proceed with just six months' notice. Ongoing discussions among parliamentary committees concerning the One Nation One Election proposal are indeed fruitful. Experts in constitutional law argue that this scheme aligns with the constitution. Support from civil…

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Senators blast People’s Party for ‘false’ poll claims

A group of senators has accused the opposition People’s Party (PP) of misleading the public with false claims about the 2024 Senate election in an effort to discredit the upper House.

Bangkok Post

The EU wants smarter, tech-forward lawmaking. Experts say it's not enough

Brussels wants simpler rules and smarter tools. But with vague timelines, broad urgency loopholes and understaffed capitals, the overhaul may not deliver.

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Justice minister defends DSI probe into forex scam

Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat has rejected claims that the Department of Special Investigation rushed its investigation into the Forex fraud case involving People's Party list MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu.

Bangkok Post

Sports Ministry grants conditional recognition to Judo Federation of India's interim body

The Sports Ministry has granted conditional recognition to the Judo Federation of India's interim body. This recognition is subject to the outcome of ongoing court cases concerning elections. The interim body must amend its constitution to align with the National Sports Governance Act. They are also required to submit monthly…

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Ritabrata-led faction should not be given more time for reply : Mamata Banerjee to EC

Mamata Banerjee urged the Election Commission not to extend deadlines for a rival faction. The rebel group, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, claimed to be the real Trinamool Congress. The Election Commission had granted an extension to the rebel faction for submitting its response. Mamata Banerjee's group submitted its reply within…

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EC urged to open senate ballot boxes

Senior opposition politicians have intensified allegations of widespread fraud in the 2024 senate election, claiming the process was designed to install a bloc of senators capable of controlling key independent institutions and calling on the Election Commission (EC) to open ballot boxes to verify evidence.

Bangkok Post

New voters have to also submit parents' SIR details for inclusion in electoral rolls

New voter applicants must now submit parents' Special Intensive Revision details. The Election Commission mandates this requirement for Form 6 inclusion. Officials defended the Special Intensive Revision process as transparent and constitutional. They stated the revision aims to include eligible citizens and remove duplicates.

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Rebel TMC builds parallel organisation as Anubrata Mondal joins Ritabrata Banerjee camp

The Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel TMC faction has unveiled parallel state and district committees. Longtime loyalists, including Anubrata Mondal, have joined the rebel group, signaling institutional building. This move signifies a shift beyond challenging Mamata Banerjee's leadership and towards a parallel party apparatus. The faction is also seeking recognition as the…

The Economic Times

Chadchart sets out work plan

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has pledged to launch a 100-day programme focused on tackling air pollution, flooding and transparency while implementing his 261 campaign policies.

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Chadchart to begin second term as Bangkok governor on Thursday

Chadchart Sittipunt will officially begin his second term as Bangkok governor on Thursday, following certification of the capital’s election results by the Election Commission.

Bangkok Post

Dinner diplomacy: Von der Leyen and Erdoğan’s working dinner comes with a side of tension

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will have to chew over much more than just hors d'oeuvres Wednesday evening at a working dinner with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Observers expect her to weigh papering over disputes from both sides with the country's geostrategic value.

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Battle for TMC name, symbol reaches decisive stage as rival camps prepare to face EC

A fierce battle for control of the Trinamool Congress is escalating as rival factions prepare to present their claims to the Election Commission. Both sides are vying for the party's name, symbol, and organizational structure, with the dissident group asserting numerical strength among legislators and having taken control of party…

The Economic Times

TMC leader Shakir Ali gets conditional bail in Ram Navami violence case

A special court has granted conditional bail to TMC leader Shakir Ali, husband of former MP Aparupa Poddar, in connection with the 2023 Hooghly Ram Navami rally violence. Ali, a former Rishra municipality councillor, was arrested earlier this week. The court mandated his appearance before the NIA fortnightly and prohibited…

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Karnataka CEO orders house-to-house distribution of SIR forms after complaints

Karnataka CEO V Anbukkumar has directed Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to personally visit homes for distributing voter enumeration forms, addressing complaints of non-compliance. This Special Intensive Revision (SIR) aims to ensure accurate electoral rolls. The process, ongoing until July 29, faces allegations of irregularities from JD(S) and BJP leaders, who…

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AIADMK faces another jolt as former minister Vaigai Selvan resigns from party

AIADMK faces another blow as former minister Vaigai Selvan resigns. This follows ex-ministers C Vijayabaskar and MR Vijayabhaskar joining the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). They cited betrayal of party ideology and alleged AIADMK leadership ignored alliance calls with TVK, instead secretly negotiating with the DMK. The leaders emphasized their move…

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SIR: YSRCP requests EC to extend exercise by one month in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh's ruling YSRCP has requested the Election Commission to extend the electoral roll revision by a month, alleging significant flaws in form distribution and digitisation. The party claims forms were marked as delivered without reaching voters in many areas, and digital uploads are inconsistent. They highlighted difficulties in remote…

Benzinga

EU Cracks Down On Chinese Imports And Joins Pax Silica In Bid To Cut Strategic Dependence

The European Union has taken new measures to protect its steel industry and curb the flood of low-value e-commerce parcels. The moves escalate its push to rebalance a trade relationship with China that officials now call strategically unsustainable.

Euronews

Von der Leyen unveils major EU support initiatives in strategic trip to Armenia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia during her strategic visit to engage with the South Caucasus peace process and the new opportunities in the region formerly in Russia’s orbit.

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EC announces bypolls to 3 assembly seats in Bihar, MP and Gujarat on July 30

Bypolls for three assembly seats in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat are scheduled for July 30, the Election Commission announced. The vacancies in Bankipur, Datia, and Manjalpur arose from resignations, disqualification, and a death. Nominations close on July 13, with counting on August 3. The Model Code of Conduct is…

Evening Standard

When is the next London heatwave? Latest forecast as 'Azores High' to bring long hot spell

Latest weather forecast as another sweltering London heatwave looms

Bangkok Post

Constitutional Court rejects three petitions

The Constitutional Court has unanimously dismissed three petitions challenging the actions of state agencies and cabinet ministers, ruling the petitioners had failed to demonstrate any direct violation of their constitutional rights.

Bangkok Post

MP questions watchdogs' big budgets

A People's Party (PP) MP has questioned the performance of three constitutional independent agencies, saying they receive almost 10 billion baht in annual funding but have failed to execute their tasks efficiently.

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