Social-media giants, IMAI agree to police themselves for LS poll

The Internet and Mobile Association of India and top social-media companies have accepted the Election Commission’s suggestion of policing themselves for the Lok Sabha election. Read More
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LS election: 1.2 lakh ‘doubtful’ Assam voters won’t be able to vote

An Election Commission official, on Monday, has declared that around 1.2 lakh voters in Assam will not be able to cast their votes in the Lok Sabha election as they have been identified as “D” (doubtful) voters. Read More
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Jammu & Kashmir state election likely to take place in June

After the Lok Sabha election conclude, there is a possibility that the assembly poll in Jammu & Kashmir will be held in June ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra. This is the indication according to the general view expressed by the state administration and the Union home ministry. Read More
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EC calls India heads of social sites for meeting over fake news

The Election Commission has asked the country heads of six social-media platforms for a meeting, which includes representatives of Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Google, ShareChat and TikTok, to fight fake news before the general election. Read More
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VVPAT counting: SC notice to EC seeking reply on opposition’s plea

The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Election Commission to find an answer on the plea filed by several opposition leaders seeking the counting of VVPAT slips of 50% of EVMs in each constituency before the Lok Sabha election results are declared. Read More
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EC directs FB to remove IAF pilot’s photo shared by BJP MLA

The Election Commission asked Facebook to remove two political posters with Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman’s photograph shared by BJP leader and Delhi MLA Om Prakash Sharma. Read More
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EWS quota benefits missing in UPSC, SSC, railway recruitment

Recruitment notifications for various central government jobs advertised after new quota law came into effect have not given relaxation in age limit, cut-offs or number of attempts to candidates of EWS category under the new reservation policy. Read More
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Some AAP, TMC leaders claim LS poll during Ramzan will help BJP

Ramzan is expected to commence either on May 5 or 6 and will last for about 29 days. The seven-phase Lok Sabha election will be held from April 11 to May 19 and the results will be declared on May 23. Read More
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EC warns parties not to use armed forces for campaign

The Election Commission, on Sunday, while announcing the dates for the coming general election, said photographs of defence personnel cannot be used to promote political parties during campaign. Read More
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EC puts J&K assembly poll on hold citing security concerns

The Election Commission has decided to not hold assembly election in Jammu & Kashmir simultaneously with the Lok Sabha poll, which the commission announced on Sunday. This has prompted charges that it is the Centre’s admission of the failure of its Kashmir policy. Read More
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