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Topic: EVM

Fact Check: EVMs haven’t been stolen ahead of Lok Sabha elections. Social media posts are fake

Some social media accounts have wrongly claimed that 1.9 million EVMs were stolen to influence the Lok Sabha election results.

Estonia to India—e-voting resulted in efficient elections, faster counting. But how safe is it

Drawbacks of e-voting can include risks of cyber-attacks or software errors. Identifying and verifying online votes can also be difficult.

Fact Check: Video clip of EVM controversy from 7 yrs ago resurfaces, linked to 2024 Lok Sabha polls

A longer version of the viral news clip, originally titled 'EVM Controversy: SP, Collector of Bhind removed', was uploaded to official ABP News YouTube channel on 1 April, 2017.

Fact Check: Newspaper image claiming ECI will use ballot paper instead of EVMs for LS polls false

The image posted on social media claimed Election Commission released new guidelines. However, in the official schedule released for 2024 polls, ECI said elections will be held using EVMs.

EVM debate has a solution. And it’s neither the ballot paper nor INDIA’s new demand

Pure stonewalling or hiding behind claims of technical perfection won’t do. The ECI must prove that its systems are above suspicion.

After MP debacle, Kamal Nath hints at continuing as state Congress chief for 2024. ‘State tour’ soon

Former CM is in Delhi to meet party leadership after Congress tally was reduced from 114 to 66 in 230-member assembly. Earlier, he had raised suspicion on EVMs.

‘Go to court on EVMs if required’: Congress proposes electoral reforms at Raipur plenary

In political resolution, party said voters have lost faith in electoral process, especially EVMs. Proposes 'National Election Fund' over 'fully corrupt' electoral bonds.

One way to de-polarise Indian politics—add MOTA to the ballot

In India's ‘first-past-the-post’ system, there's a perverse incentive for political parties and candidates to overtly antagonise one section of voters to secure another section’s votes.

Karnataka Speaker says will summon EC for answers as Congress alleges ‘19 lakh missing EVMs’

Congress sourced statistics from response to a 2018 RTI application by activist Manoranjan S. Roy, filed with PSU Bharat Electronics Limited, which manufactures EVMs.

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China has left Germany behind in in automotive sector

China is weaponising its control of the automotive industry, especially as the industry undergoes a tectonic shift toward electric vehicles.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.