June 10, 2024, 01:05 AM - 3 mins read
Another critical area Kumar identified was youth skilling and apprenticeship development, noting the lag in India's education system relative to demand. "Our apprenticeship program needs a far bigger push, and access to high-quality education should be ensured. These factors will ultimately determine the employability and employment generation potential of our economy," he added.
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May 19, 2024, 07:30 AM - 2 mins read
More than a thousand policemen from Mizoram faced challenges in voting during the Lok Sabha polls on April 19, as revealed by state election officials.
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May 17, 2024, 10:10 AM - 2 mins read
The Supreme Court seeks a response from the Election Commission regarding the delay in publishing voter turnout data in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra granted the ECI one week to respond, scheduling the next hearing for May 24.
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May 11, 2024, 12:06 PM - 4 mins read
The stage is set for Phase 4 of the Lok Sabha elections, marking the culmination of intense campaigning across 96 constituencies. With 1,717 candidates vying for victory from 10 states and union territories, the electoral landscape is brimming with anticipation and strategic manoeuvring.
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May 5, 2024, 10:12 AM - 2 mins read
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasised the unique role of the Election Commission (EC), highlighting its operation within an "entirely persuasive space" to encourage voter participation.
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May 3, 2024, 09:27 AM - 2 mins read
Election officials in Goa have confiscated liquor, drugs, precious metals, and cash valued at over Rs 17 crore as part of election preparations, according to Goa Chief Electoral Officer Ramesh Verma.
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April 30, 2024, 11:37 AM - 2 mins read
The re-polling conducted in the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat witnessed a significant voter turnout of 81.16 percent across six polling stations. This exercise was deemed necessary after the Election Commission of India declared the previous polls at these stations as void.
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April 29, 2024, 03:22 AM - 3 mins read
The Delhi High Court's recent dismissal of a plea seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's disqualification from contesting elections for six years has sparked significant debate and discussion within India's political circles.
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April 25, 2024, 09:07 PM - 2 mins read
The festival of democracy, a celebration of our nation's pride, is underway as Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar ensures smooth polling in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, urging citizens to participate wholeheartedly.
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April 18, 2024, 05:56 AM - 3 mins read
"In our great democracy, elections belong to you, the choice belongs to you... you are deciding the government. You are doing it for your sake, for your family and children, for your village or town and, of course, for the country," he said.
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April 17, 2024, 07:24 AM - 2 mins read
Ahead of the first phase of elections in Maharashtra, more than 460 polling staff have been deployed to sensitive locations within the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha constituency.
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April 16, 2024, 09:29 AM - 3 mins read
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has actively responded to political grievances and enforced the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) since its implementation on March 16, 2024, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The EC's efforts to ensure a fair and unbiased election process have included responding to numerous complaints from various political parties.
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