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Topic: Model Code of Conduct

EC delaying action on high-profile Modi-Shah justified or is it buying BJP campaign time?

The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on Congress’ plea of model code violation against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah.

Why EC rejected 70 requests & queries about model code from Modi govt, states

Governments at the centre and in states often approach the EC for permissions related to day-to-day decisions, to be sure they don't violate the model code.

National Film Awards will be declared after Lok Sabha elections, says I&B ministry

In a statement issued Wednesday, the ministry said it will declare the awards after the election process is over and the model code of conduct concludes.

NaMo TV can air PM Modi’s live speeches in silence period if it doesn’t violate terms: EC

The Election Commission said NaMo TV, which sponsored by BJP, can air speeches if there’s no reference to poll-bound areas or candidates.

This is not an easy time to be the Election Commission of India. Here’s why

EC banned Modi biopic, took his government on over electoral bonds, but it’ll be slammed for ‘letting’ BJP blatantly use armed forces in polls.

EC issues notice to Telangana CM Chandrashekhar Rao for alleged communal remarks

A show cause notice was issued to the Telangana CM for making derogatory remarks against Hindus and violating the Model Code of Conduct.

Modi govt plans PR blitz in newspapers on price cut of anti-cancer drugs

NPPA, the agency behind the price cut decision, is ready with the final copy of the print advertisement but is waiting for approval from the EC.

66 ex-civil servants allege 9 model code violations, call Election Commission ‘weak-kneed’

The former officials have cited instances which they say are a ‘misuse, abuse & blatant disregard of the Model Code of Conduct’ by the ruling party.

Don’t allow DU appointments during model code, Delhi minister Manish Sisodia tells EC

In letter to EC, Manish Sisodia claims that teaching & non-teaching appointments made in absence of governing bodies could be misused to seek political favours.

NaMo TV makes mockery of laws & poll code. It should be shut down immediately

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India’s TRP ecosystem needs a reset. Time to end BARC monopoly

A ratings monopoly in India has led to lack of technological variation, resulting in sluggish systems detached from market dynamics.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.