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Strict Security Measures Taken For Smooth Polling Of Lok Sabha Elections In Kashmir
First Phase Polling for the Lok Sabha Elections in Kashmir starts today in Baramulla constituency. Polling equipments and machineries has already deployed in the polling booth with the implementation of full security to the area for a smooth completion of polls in the constituency. BJP’s… Read More
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1: 91 Constituencies to Vote Today in First Phase
91 Lok Sabha constituencies spread across 18 states and two Union Territories, including all seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, will go to polls on April 11 in the first phase of the elections. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and YSR Congress chief… Read More
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Lok Sabha Polls: पहले दौर में 91 सीटों के लिए मतदान शुरू
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Farmers in Nizamabad decide to vote for themselves till demands are met
Contesting farmers from Nizamabad Constituency have resolved to vote for themselves instead of the ruling party in order to have their demands met. The farmers have been facing distress due to the dipping prices of turmeric and red jowar. The demand for a Turmeric Board… Read More
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Hearing Of Illicit Foreigners From Bangladesh To Release After 23rd April Present In Detention Centers Of Assam State
Refugees stepping into the border of Assam state from Bangladesh illegally are caught by the border security forces which are kept into detention centers. The illegal foreigners have turned to increase to 900 entered and are under the Assam Government detention centers. The Supreme Court… Read More
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CBI Pleaded To The Supreme Court Opposing On the Bail Of Lalu Prasad Yadav
Lalu Prasad Yadav was arrested and was left behind the bars has appealed for the bail to the Supreme Court. The Rashtriya Janata Dal Party leader, former CM of Bihar has asked for bail on the term of being unhealthy. CBI has opposed on the… Read More
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Yogi Adityanath says ‘Muslim League virus’ affected Congress
Yogi Adityanath says that the Congress has been affected by the 'Muslim League virus' and that anyone affected by it would not be able to get rid of it. He said that the Muslim League had divided the country. However, such controversial statements also promote… Read More
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Political Parties Use Data Analytics to target voters
Political parties on social media are using data analytics to target specific information to particular groups. The vote appeal content is different for various voter groups. Online surveys are being conducted to determine the voting behaviour of individuals which helps political parties in customizing their… Read More
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Former Navy Chief requests EC to react to Yogi Adityanath’s comments
The Election Commission received a letter from Former Navy Chief Admiral L Ramdas demanding stong action to be taken against Yogi Adityanath for saying that the army was 'Modi Ji Ki Sena'. The Former Navy Chief stated that the army did not belong to any… Read More
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EC expresses displeasure over Railways and Aviation not complying with code
The Election Commission of India wrote letters to the Railway Board and the Ministry of Civil Aviation regarding their non-compliance with the Model Code of Conduct enforced before the elections. The picture of the current Prime Minister was printed on Rail and Air tickets which… Read More
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Checkpoint ‘tipline’ by Whatsapp to track rumours
WhatsApp has started a Checkpoint 'tipline' where its Indian users can report uncertain information that may seem false. Checkpoint is a research initiative backed by WhatsApp to study the quantity and quality of rumours spread among people during the time of elections. The initiative is… Read More
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#ModiMatBanao trends on April Fool’s Day
The approaching Lok Sabha elections turned Twitter into a zone of jokes and satires about politicians and political parties on April Fool's Day. The hashtag #ModiMatBanao trended on the charts to point out the unfulfilled promises by the Prime Minister. The trend was started by… Read More
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Experts express concern over paid news on Social Media
A Panel discussion in New Delhi on Thursday addressed the issue of paid news being published on social media. Paid news can be biased and misleading which is a cause for concern especially given that many young voters rely on social media information to make… Read More
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EC’s social media code of ethics faces criticism
The election commission's 'voluntary code of ethics' for social media faced criticism when East Delhi DEO K. Mahesh pointed out flaws in it during a panel discussion in New Delhi. The code was criticised majorly on the grounds of being applicable for a period of 48… Read More
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SC CORRECTLY TURNS DOWN SOME FELLOW’S DESIRE TO BAN ELECTION RALLIES & ROAD SHOWS
Elections, Speeches, Rallies, Melas, Loudspeakers are a common feature, we seem to have elections somewhere at anytime.A former police officer asked the Supreme Court to ban the whole Election process - Speeches, Roadshows, Melas, Loudspeakers - to protect the environment. HIS IDEA MUST BE ONLY SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS...… Read More
