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Supreme Court declines plea for independent audit of ‘source code’ of EVM system

Supreme Court declines to entertain petition seeking independent audit of EVM source code; says ECI constitutionally entrusted with superintendence and control of polls. Petitioner has not provided material to show ECI in breach of mandate.

The Hindu

Aadhaar number not mandatory to be in electoral rolls, will clarify: EC tells SC

EC informs SC Aadhaar not mandatory for electoral rolls; 66.23cr cards uploaded. Petitioner alleges misuse of personal data; SC hears plea challenging Union govt's notification making Aadhaar submission mandatory.

The Hindu

Election Commission to assess poll preparedness in Telangana with three-day visit

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to embark on a visit to Telangana, commencing on October 3. CEO Vikas Raj announced this visit, spanning three days, aimed at engaging with various stakeholders, evaluating poll readiness and fostering community interaction. Read further on Dynamite News:

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After EC determines ‘split’ in NCP, Ajit Pawar confident Commission will give appropriate verdict

Ajit Pawar expresses confidence ECI will make appropriate decision on NCP split; Sharad Pawar-led faction seeks disqualification of rebel MLAs; Ajit Pawar's faction's X handle suspended after complaints from Sharad Pawar's faction.

The Hindu

BJP’s national president Nadda to flag off second Parivartan Yatra in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Three days after rolling out its first ‘Parivartan Yatra’ from south Chhattisgarh, the BJP will kick-start the second such mass-contact programme from the northern part of the State on September 15.

The Hindu

NCP schism: Sharad Pawar faction seeks disqualification of rebel NCP legislators from Maharashtra Legislative Council

NCP led by Sharad Pawar petitions Deputy Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council to disqualify rebel NCP MLCs, a day after Pawar suggests not taking them back & giving tickets to fresh faces in upcoming polls. Ajit Pawar's appointment as NCP president termed "illegal" by Sharad Pawar group.

The Hindu

Workshop on clinical research held at NIMS

At NIMS Hyderabad, a workshop on ethics and regulations for conducting clinical research was held, attended by over 100 delegates.

The Hindu

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Andhra Pradesh chambers executive committee for 2023-25 takes charge

APCCIF's new EC took charge at AGM in Vijayawada. President P. Bhaskar Rao promised to engage with State and Centre to help members use advanced tech.

The Hindu

Some Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raids Recalled In EU Due To Turn Signal Issue

Certain Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raids sold in several European Union countries may have an improperly installed cable binder, and have been recalled for a fix.

RideApart

Germany backs tariff delay on electric vehicle sales between UK and EU

Manufacturers face 10% levies under post-Brexit trade deal but German government supports postponement

The Guardian - UK

Tripura bypolls | Alleging large-scale rigging, CPI(M) announces boycott of counting

Alleging that the Election Commission did not take steps to prevent large-scale rigging in the Tripura byelections, the CPI(M)-led Left Front announced that it will boycott the counting of votes.

The Hindu

EVMs can neither be hacked nor tampered, ECI tells SC

The Election Commission of India (EC) has assured the Supreme Court that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) can neither be hacked nor tampered with.

The Hindu

‘Secrecy’ in funding, voter roll deletions, ‘lack of trust’ in EVMs: Activists demand EC action

Pointing to “increased secrecy” in political funding, reports of “arbitrary deletions” in electoral rolls, and a “lack of public trust” in EVMs, a group of 60 eminent citizens have demanded that the Election Commission of India take several steps to recalibrate the poll process.

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Mallikarjun Kharge calls meeting of INDIA bloc floor leaders on September 5 ahead of Parliament’s Special Session

After three meetings, spread across Patna, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, the INDIA bloc has come together to take on the BJP at various fora and plan to unitedly contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

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Visit Andhra Pradesh to examine subversion of electoral practices, Chandrababu Naidu urges Chief Election Commissioner

TDP's N. Chandrababu Naidu requested CEC Rajiv Kumar to visit AP & form high-power committee to monitor electoral rolls & take action against violators. He urged ECI to treat AP as 'most sensitive State' & ensure free & fair elections. He sought exclusion of ward & village volunteers from election…

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Watch This Yamaha YZ250 Get A Full Electric Conversion

Want to update your dirt bike instead of rebuilding it? Check out this video by Pat Outdoors converting his 2006 Yamaha YZ250 into an electric off-road machine.

The Hindu

Special voter enrolment campaign getting good response: CEO

Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Telangana Vikas Raj has stated that there was enthusiastic response from people to the two-day special voter enrolment campaign

The Hindu

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

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Sachin Tendulkar to be EC’s national icon

Sachin Tendulkar to become EC's national icon to spread awareness on voter participation. EC to sign MoU with the former cricketer for 3-year agreement on August 23, 2023

The Hindu

Chandy Oommen moots legal action against alleged omission of new voters

In a legal notice sent to the Election Commission of India, Chandy Oommen says a majority of the enrolment applications submitted after August 10 were left out citing technical reasons

Newslaundry

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.

The Hindu

INDIA will undo Assam delimitation injustice through 2024 polls: TMC

INDIA in Assam aims to undo "delimitation injustice" by ousting BJP in 2024 polls. TMC's Bora said EC ignored Opp. parties & pushed BJP's agenda. INDIA has 12 constituents with sizeable voters to challenge BJP. PM advised to look inward & come clean on 7 CAG-revealed scams.

The Conversation

Teamwork is not always the best way of working – new study

Throughout the 21st century, teamwork has come to define the modern work environment. Driven by advances in communication technology, working collaboratively is, as management experts will tell you, how you harness the “collective intelligence”.

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Pakistan election body to draw new boundaries as polls likely to be delayed

Pakistan’s Election Commission says new constituencies would be finalised by December 14, according to state TV.

The Hindu

Delimitation: EC overlooked SC’s view, says Gaurav Gogoi

The delimitation, based on the 2001 Census, renamed one Lok Sabha and 19 Assembly seats while increasing the number of Assembly seats for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes from 16 to 19 and eight to nine respectively.

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