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U.P. polls | 24-hour campaigning ban for BJP MLA for Model Code of Conduct violation

The Election Commission order stated that Raghvendra Pratap Singh’s speech on February 19 during a public gathering in the constituency was ‘utterly irresponsible, provocative and threatening in nature’

The Hindu

Disqualification plea order attacks election process, says Congress

PANAJI: Still smarting from the Bombay High Court’s order dismissing the disqualification plea, Congress on Sunday said that the order upholding the merger of the 10 Congress MLAs is contradictory, makes a mockery of the Constitution and the election process while creating more confusion in the minds of voters.

The Times of India

BJP, Congress face crucial test in Manipur first phase

Of the 38 constituencies going to the polls today, the saffron party had won 18 and the grand old party 16 in the 2017 election

The Hindu

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Congress cries foul in Manipur

It’s an attempt to intimidate the Manipur voter, Congress tells EC

The Hindu

Mumbai: I-T searches key Shiv Sena corporator Yashwant Jadhav and MLA wife over tax evasion

MUMBAI: The Directorate General of Income Tax (investigation), Mumbai, on Friday searched 33 premises, 5 of them belonging to Shiv Sena corporator and BMC standing committee chairperson Yashwant Jadhav and his MLA wife Yamini Jadhav and the rest belonging to five allegedly influential civic contractors. Among the properties searched was…

The Times of India

Over ₹1,000 crore of cash, freebies seized during ongoing polls

Efforts on close monitoring will continue, says EC

The Hindu

EC notice to Congress leader over ‘bury Yogi, Modi’ statement

The Election Commission on Wednesday issued a notice to Congress leader and candidate from Pindara in Uttar Pradesh Ajay Rai for prima facie violating the Model Code of Conduct by calling on voters to “bury” U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Lakhimpur Kheri, Pilibhit see highest turnout in U.P. Phase 4

At 55%, Lucknow records the lowest turnout

The Hindu

‘Bogus voting’: EC orders re-polling in Karhal booth in Uttar Pradesh

AGRA: The EC has decided to conduct re-polling at the Jaswantpur booth in Mainpuri district’s Karhal on Wednesday following complaints of “bogus voting, impersonation, and booth capturing” made by BJP candidate and Union minister SP Singh Baghel, who is up against SP chief Akhilesh Yadav in the constituency.

The Times of India

EC bars BJP MLA from campaigning for 24 hours for MCC violation

His speech on February 18 ‘utterly irresponsible and provocative’, it says

The Hindu

Election Commission allows political rallies without capacity limit, road shows

COVID-10 cases have declined significantly, it says

The Hindu

MoEF panel seeks more info on Sitammasagar project

Govt. proposes 320 MW hydel unit at barrage with 36.57 tmc ft storage

The Hindu

Polling figures revised: At 69.25%, Derabassi tops in Mohali district

MOHALI: The provisional voter turnout figure of 63.1% in the district on Sunday was revised to 66.72% by the Election Commission (EC) on Monday. This made the district go up a notch from the bottom slot that was now taken by Amritsar at 66.16%.

The Times of India

EC notice to BJP MLA for model code violation

Notice for making an inflammatory statement that was found “prima facie” to be in violation of the MCC

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

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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 Times of India

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 Hindu

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

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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 Times of India

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 Hindu

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 Guardian - UK

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

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Benzinga

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

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

The Independent UK

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 Times of India

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.

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