Morning Digest | There is no legal mandate to share voter turnout with public says EC; Palestine PM blames Israel for death of former Indian Army officer in Gaza, and more
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No legal mandate to share voter turnout with anyone other than candidates and their agents, EC tells Supreme Court
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that there was no “legal mandate” to provide voter turnout data to any person other than electoral candidates or their agents. “There is no legal mandate to provide the Form 17C [account of votes recorded] to any other person other than the candidate or his agent,” the EC said in a 225-page affidavit.
In letters to Modi, Jaishankar, Palestine PM blames Israel forces for death of former Indian Army officer in Gaza
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) were responsible for the death of former Indian Army officer Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale in Gaza last week, Palestine Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa said in letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. In the letters dated May 16, Mr. Mustafa called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza to save lives and end the bloodshed that he described as a “war of genocide”.
Dhankar in Tehran, India shows solidarity with Iran
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in Tehran on May 22 to participate in memorial services for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, both of whom were among nine officials and crew killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, a special gesture by New Delhi to show solidarity with Iran amidst the loss of its key leaders.
HDK advises Prajwal to shun his lawyers’ advice and return to co-operate with SIT probe
Students excel in The Hindu in School Science Festival and Ramanujam Spark Quest, winning prizes and accolades in Mysuru.
Mamata Banerjee urges CJI Surya Kant to safeguard the Constitution, judiciary, and democracy amid rising media trials.
Ashalata Devi emphasizes grassroots development as crucial for India's dream of qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Elected Shiv Sena corporators meet in Mumbai hotel post-poll victory, awaiting Mayoral decision after Maharashtra civic elections.
Amit Bhatt, Avira Bhatt, and Shelja Sen in conversation with Niharika Kaul Bhattacharya
KPCC criticises Kerala's SIR process as a "harrowing" experience for voters, urging the EC to ease enrolment challenges.
Al-Falah University hired doctors linked to a terror attack without police verification, prompting an ED money laundering investigation.
T.N. CM M.K. Stalin inaugurates a memorial for freedom fighter Tyagi Immanuel Sekaran in Paramakudi, honoring his legacy.
GIFT City delegation to engage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting collaboration and investment opportunities in India.
BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of inciting violence to turn West Bengal into Bangladesh, urging unity against her alleged unconstitutional actions.
Jagga Reddy vows never to contest as Sangareddy MLA again, citing emotional defeat despite Rahul Gandhi's support.
Join Manasi Chaudhari at Lit Fest for a candid discussion on women’s rights, legal protections, and empowerment strategies
Maharashtra Cabinet approves key transport and infrastructure projects, extending toll relief for electric vehicles post civic poll victory.