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House panel bats for lowering minimum age to contest polls; Election Commission differs

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended reducing the age for contesting Lok Sabha and Assembly elections to 18 years but the Election Commission of India contested the view saying, it was “unrealistic” to expect 18-year-olds to possess the necessary “experience and maturity” for being Members of Parliament and State legislative…

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To fight financial illiteracy, we mapped our money system as waterworks

Over the past decade, the super-rich and large corporations have been able to borrow at record low interest rates. This influx of easy money has shored up markets for yacht-backed-loans and securities, dividends, share buy-backs, and merger and acquisition deals.

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WFI elections: 32 nominations filed for 15 posts

NEW DELHI: The much-awaited Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) election, to be held on August 12, is headed for an exciting showdown between loyalists of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and those backed by the government.

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Will hear your plea for ‘Shiv Sena’ name and symbol after Constitution Bench deals with Article 370 abrogation case, Supreme Court tells Uddhav Thackeray

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray / UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray that his case against an Election Commission order allotting the party name ‘Shiv Sena’ and symbol, ‘the bow and arrow’, to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will come up only after a Constitution Bench…

The Hindu

Uddhav mocks BJP’s idea of NDA; says ruling alliance only comprises of ED, CBI and I-T

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the BJP and PM Modi, saying the ED, the CBI and the IT Dept. are the only 3 strong parties in the NDA. He believes that the 2024 election will be a turning point and BJP's desperation is evident.

The Hindu

Election Commission gets 1,200 representations on Assam delimitation draft

The Election Commission of India received 1,200 representations from various groups on Assam's delimitation draft, which proposes to retain 126 Assembly seats and 14 Lok Sabha constituencies, with increased seats reserved for SCs and STs.

The Hindu

Proposal to increase reserved seats in Assam welcomed: poll panel

ECI team concluded 3-day consultation in Guwahati. Proposal to increase reserved seats in Assam widely welcomed. Draft proposal based on 2001 Census, kept Assembly/Parliament seats unchanged, increased ST/SC seats.

The Hindu

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Nigel Farage claims Coutts closed his bank account because of his ‘values’

Former Ukip leader criticises Coutts in online video after bank closed his account

Evening Standard

Microsoft will likely avoid EU antitrust fine after unbundling Teams from Office

Following a complaint by Slack and an investigation by EU regulators, Microsoft unbundled Teams from Office. The move seems likely to avoid fines by the EU.

Windows Central

Best of friends or enemies?

The Pheu Thai and the Move Forward parties will have an adversarial relationship right through to the next election and beyond, according to a political analyst.

Bangkok Post

The old guard retains its grip, for now

The failure of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat to gain enough support in his bid for the premiership is neither surprising nor unexpected, given the coordinated efforts of the conservative camp to block the young leader.

Bangkok Post

BMW Recalls Some 2023 R 1250 GS, RT Models In Europe Due To Fuel Line Leak

BMW Motorrad recalled 2023 R 1250 bikes produced during the first two weeks in March 2023 in Europe, due to a fuel line leak that could pose environmental risk.

RideApart

3 Top Biotech Stocks to Purchase Right Away

The ever-rising demand for quality healthcare is expected to benefit the biotech industry. Moreover, favorable government initiatives to boost domestic biotech research and production should boost the industry’s prospects. Therefore, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong biotech stocks Shionogi & Co. (SGIOY), Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD), and Entrada Therapeutics…

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Microsoft and Activision: the big questions that will decide whether the US$68 billion deal goes ahead

Microsoft’s proposed US$68 billion (£52 billion) acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard should be allowed to go ahead, according to a US federal judge. After five days of gruelling testimony, Judge Jacqueline Corley ruled the merger is unlikely to result in a substantial lessening of competition across the markets…

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Congress questions BJP receiving three times more funds than all parties put together through electoral bonds

Khera said while Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks of transparency, the electoral bonds are the most opaque system of political funding.

The Times of India

SGPC to begin web channel from July 24, initiates process for establishing its own satellite TV channel

AMRITSAR: The Executive Committee (EC) of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to start the broadcast of gurbani from the Golden Temple on its web channel from July 24 besides the EC has also decided to establish its own satellite channel.

Bangkok Post

Election Commission defends decision to 'rush' Pita case

The Election Commission (EC) insisted on Thursday it had strictly followed the law when deciding to forward Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s ineligibility case to the Constitutional Court on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Pita fails to secure support

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat on Thursday failed to gather enough support in parliament in his nomination to become the country’s 30th prime minister.

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Bangkok Post

S112 dominates PM debate

Parliamentarians challenged sole prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat over his party’s plan to amend the law that protects the royal institution and questioned his past shareholding in iTV, before a vote on his nomination on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Pita’s chances in PM vote look grim

The prime minister vote occurs on Thursday, and the odds are not in favour of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat emerging as the country’s next leader.

Bangkok Post

Political showdown for Pita

The much-anticipated prime minister vote occurs on Thursday, and the odds are not in favour of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat emerging as the country’s next leader.

Bangkok Post

SET index fluctuates amid uncertain political outlook

The Thai stock market switched from gains in the morning session to losses in afternoon trade on Wednesday after the Election Commission (EC) decided to send Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s iTV shareholding case to the Constitutional Court for final judgement.

Bangkok Post

Companies on edge regarding delay

The private sector has grown increasingly concerned about the delay in the new government’s formation, which could affect new investments and the tourism sector.

Bangkok Post

Showdown beckons

In less than 24 hours before the voting for prime minister starts in parliament today, the Election Commission (EC) jumpstarted the process to disqualify Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat from the top job, citing his alleged iTV share ownership.

Bangkok Post

Pita: ‘Persecution against me would be costly’

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat says he does not think there is a campaign of political persecution against him, because if there were it would be costly.

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