Morning Digest | Gujarat Phase 1 polling in 89 seats today; India-U.S. exercise near LAC irks China
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Gujarat Phase 1 polling in 89 seats today; 788 candidates in the fray
Gujarat is set to begin voting on December 1 in 89 Assembly constituencies, spread across 19 districts in Saurashtra-Kutch and the southern parts of the State, with 788 candidates in the fray in the first phase of Assembly polls.
Over tenfold increase in poll-related contraband in Gujarat: EC
Seizures of poll-related contraband in the run-up to the Gujarat Assembly elections have been more than tenfold higher than they were in 2017, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said here on the eve of the first phase of elections in the State.
India-U.S. exercise near LAC irks China
China seeks to “prevent” tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) from pushing India “to partner more closely” with the U.S. and has warned American officials “to not interfere” with its relationship with India, the U.S. Department of Defence said in its latest report.
SC worried over effect of GM crops on livelihood of women farm labourers
Maharashtra sets a world record by installing over 45,000 solar agricultural pumps in a month, enhancing irrigation and farmer income.
U.N. agency reports Chernobyl plant's protective shield damaged by drone strike, compromising its safety functions amid ongoing conflict.
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The design team at The Indian Twist works on the spontaneous artworks by children and young adults from A Brush With Art (@abwa_chennai) and CanBridge Academy (thecanbridgeacademy), “kneading” them into its products, thereby transforming these artworks into a state of saleability. CanBridge Academy provides life skill training to young adults with autism. And ABWA promotes “expression of natural art in children with special needs”.
Australia imposes sanctions and travel bans on Taliban officials over human rights abuses against women and girls in Afghanistan.
U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet for a third day to advance a security framework amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
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Twenty-three individuals arrested in India Gate protest face serious charges, including assault on police and obscenity against female officers.
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged fire along their border, with no casualties reported amid ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire.
Honduran candidate Salvador Nasralla alleges fraud in presidential vote as rival Nasry Asfura narrowly takes the lead amid controversy.
Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha celebrates its 80th anniversary, highlighting culture's role in identity and community preservation.
Migrant voters in Kerala are increasingly participating in local body polls, shaping their communities and electoral landscape.
Trump commends Congo and Rwanda for signing a U.S.-mediated peace deal, aiming to resolve ongoing regional conflicts and enhance economic ties.