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Election Commission Likely To Announce Gujarat Poll Schedule This Week

The Commission had given a clear hint that votes for Gujarat would also be counted on 8 December. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

PPRP 'received cash' from drugs pub boss

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) faces an investigation that could result in its dissolution after a key party figure admitted the party accepted a donation from the alleged owner of a Bangkok pub raided early this week.

Bangkok Post

Disbandment complaint filed against Palang Pracharath over donation

Activist Srisuwan Janya has asked the Election Commission if the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) should be disbanded for accepting a 3-million-baht donation from a Chinese businessman believed to have received Thai citizenship shortly afterwards.

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Euro 7 Standard To Be Watered Down To Lower Costs For Automakers

A big win for the automotive industry, specialists say.

Motor1

Politics: New Congress President Will Decide My Role, Says Rahul Gandhi On Appointing New Party Chief

MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the president was the supreme authority in the Congress and whoever got elected to the post would decide on the way forward (for the party). Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Irish charity joins 'fight against single use plastics' in Brussels

"We all see first-hand how much plastic packaging ends up in our rivers and beaches" says Irish MEP Grace O'Sullivan

Irish Mirror

From bow and arrow to torch: Will a new symbol impact Uddhav Thackeray’s chances in Andheri bypoll?

After the Shiv Sena was formed in 1966, it took 23 years for the party to be allotted its now iconic bow and arrow symbol. Now, 33 years later, that symbol is lost to the party, its use barred until the two rival factions of the party sort themselves out.

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EC to deploy voter turnout App for Munugode bypoll

App developed by ECI enables capture of data and trend in real time

The Hindu

Election Commission allots ‘two swords, shield’ symbol to Shinde faction of Shiv Sena

Uddhav Thackeray-led faction was given the ‘mashaal’ (‘flaming torch’) symbol on October 10 by the EC

The Hindu

Children were not used for campaigning during Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress tells EC

The party slams National Commission for Protection of Child Rights for registering ‘frivolous’ and ‘baseless’ complaints

The Hindu

Pakistan to join closing ceremony of SCO anti-terror exercise hosted by India

The National Security Guard is hosting the multinational JATE ‘Manesar Anti-Terror 2022’ under the framework of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure at the NSG Manesar Garrison.

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena gives three choices for poll symbol — trident, rising sun or burning torch

ECI’s freezing of Shiv Sena symbol ‘an injustice,’ says Uddhav; dares Shinde camp not to use his father’s name

The Hindu

EC freezing of Shiv Sena’s symbol will not weaken Uddhav faction or MVA alliance, says Sharad Pawar

The Election Commission barred the Shiv Sena factions led by former CM Uddhav Thackeray and current Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde from using the party name and its election symbol

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Election Commission freezes Shiv Sena symbol, name; PM Modi to visit Gujarat, and more

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Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray factions of Shiv Sena prepared to fight byeelection with new symbols, names

The poll panel’s decision was not a surprise, say loyalists; both camps line up their pick for party symbols

The Hindu

Election Commission freezes Shiv Sena symbol, name

Both the Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray factions cannot use the name or symbol for the ongoing bypoll

The Hindu

Genco to submit report to MoEF on aspects raised by NGT on YTPS

Authorities plan to comply with tribunal directions

The Hindu

Congress urges EC to declare Himachal Assembly poll schedule, accuses BJP of misusing state machinery

The Congress also sought a ban on ‘Amritmahotsav’ functions in Himachal Pradesh

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Petition on audio verification of VVPAT slips for blind voters sets off debate

Supreme Court ordered notices to be sent to ECI, Law Ministry on activist’s petition

The Hindu

Election Commission seeks Uddhav Thackeray’s response on Shiv Sena symbol dispute

Mr. Thackeray has to submit his response by 2 p.m. on October 8 and “in case no reply is received, the Commission will take appropriate action in the matter accordingly”

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Cough syrups linked to death of children exported only to the Gambia; Nine booked for performing pooja at madrasa in Karnataka’s Bidar, and more

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The Hindu

Resolution on BRS handed over to EC

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Morning Digest | White House calls OPEC’s supply decision ‘shortsighted’; EPF members can’t see interest due to software upgrade, and more

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The Hindu

Pitch on cost of poll promises not linked to freebie debate: Election Commission official

The government’s fiscal health will be brought into the political discourse with the proposed change, says top Election Commission of India official

The Hindu

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

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

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