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Morning digest: Peaceful polling in Punjab and U.P. Phase III; India wins T20 series against West Indies, and more

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The Hindu

Election Commission restores higher limit of star campaigners per party

It had in October 2020 reduced the number of star campaigners in order to reduce large crowds during the pandemic.

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh elections: In third round, too, voters score 1st division; 60.8 % turnout recorded By 5pm

LUCKNOW: The third phase of Uttar Pradesh elections on Sunday saw a turnout of approximately 60% in 59 constituencies across 16 districts of three regions--west UP, Awadh and part of Bundelkhand.

The Times of India

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Hyderabad police book BJP MLA Raja Singh for his ‘bulldozer’ remarks

EC also banned Mr. Singh from holding any public meetings, processions, rallies, road shows, interviews and public utterances in the media in connection with the ongoing elections for 72 hours

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections | Third phase turnout over 60%

As many as 627 candidates are in the fray in this phase, in which over 2.15 crore people are eligible to vote

The Hindu

Campaign ends in Punjab, voting tomorrow

CHANDIGARH/BATHINDA: Campaigning for the Punjab elections drew to a close on Friday evening with senior leaders of all parties making last-ditch efforts to woo voters in the 117 constituencies of the state.

The Times of India

ECI gives BJP MLA who threatened U.P. voters more time to respond to notice

Residents who don’t support Adityanath would face the wrath of bulldozers, Telangana MLA said on video

The Hindu

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Retailers face tough 2022 despite sales rebound; FTSE 100’s worst week since November; NatWest back in profit – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Global Blood Therapeutics' Oxbryta Scores European Approval For Sickle Cell Disease

The European Commission (EC) has approved Global Blood Therapeutics Inc's

Benzinga

EU’s top court approves linking funds to respect for rule of law in blow to Hungary and Poland

European Court of Justice’s ruling could cut billions of euros to member states who flout democratic values

The Independent UK

EC seeks action against Punjab State Information Commissioner Anumit Singh Sodhi

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has requested the Punjab governor to issue appropriate advisory and take necessary action against Punjab State Information Commissioner Anumit Singh Sodhi for violation of the model code of conduct by taking part in political activities.

The Times of India

Punjab voters cold to postal ballot, only 3.61% opt for it

CHANDIGARH: The postal ballot facility has evoked a poor response in Punjab as only 3.61% of the eligible electors have opted for it. It was introduced with the aim of “no voter to be left behind” during the ongoing pandemic,

The Times of India

Central Vista | Cutting of too many trees proposed for executive enclave: Expert panel

630 out of the 784 trees at the site proposed to be transplanted

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Cryptocurrencies akin to Ponzi schemes, says RBI; India driving force of Quad, says White House, and more

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‘Is this democracy, secularism?’ PM Modi slams opposition for ‘communalising’ elections

LUCKNOW: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday led BJP in attacking the opposition for “communalising” the ongoing assembly elections.

The Times of India

UP polls: BJP asks EC to check identity of women in ‘burqa’

MEERUT: In a letter to the EC, BJP state general secretary JSP Rathore has requested poll officials to ensure "proper identity check of 'pardanashin' women (those in purdah/burqa) turning up at voting centres".

The Hindu

BJP urges EC to bar Sidhu from campaigning

He is promoting hatred and division in society with his comments, it says

The Hindu

Assembly elections | Turnout dips in Uttarkhand, Goa

Peaceful polling in 165 seats across Goa, U.P., Uttarakhand

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‘Is this democracy and secularism’, asks Modi citing Trinamool MP’s remarks

Campaigning in U.P.. PM quotes Mahua Moitra’s comment on preventing consolidation of Hindu votes

The Hindu

EC lifts curbs on campaign rallies, meetings

Cites reduction in COVID cases ahead of crucial phases of U.P. polls

The Hindu

Assembly polls: ECI allows padayatras, reduces campaign ban period

According to the poll panel, election campaign can now be conducted between 6 am and 10 pm instead of earlier 8 am to 8 pm.

Newslaundry

The ghosts of politicians past: With chaos on the ground, how will Goa vote on Feb 14?

In the run-up to February 14, Goa’s election day, It wouldn’t be unreal to believe you’re entering a spectral world of ghosts and the dead. Every leader is summoning someone who’s passed on.

The Hindu

Poll campaigning ends in Uttarakhand

At the Rudrapur rally, the prime minister appealed to the people of the state not to let the Congress's "agenda of appeasement" succeed in the election.

The Hindu

Morphed pic of Cong. leader Harish Rawat: ECI warns Uttarakhand BJP to be more careful

The 70-member Uttarakhand Assembly is scheduled to go to polls on February 14 and the counting of votes will be taken up on March 10.

The Times of India

EC accepts Christians’ demand, changes Manipur polling dates

IMPHAL: Bowing to intense pressure from the Christian community, the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday rescheduled the date of voting for the two-phased Manipur assembly polls to February 28 (Monday) and March 5 (Saturday).

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