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Pak: Sindh High Court expresses displeasure, seeks reasons for suspension
Updated : 2 years ago IST
A countrywide suspension of cellular services was witnessed on February 8, the day millions of Pakistanis voted. While the caretaker government cited security threats for the decision, the disruption was strongly criticised both locally and internationally.
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Committee to Protect Journalists condemns phone, internet disruptions duri
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Despite the regulatory Pakistan Telecommunication Authority's (PTA) earlier promise to maintain access to internet services on election day, the interior ministry announced on Thursday that mobile services had been suspended on grounds of security threats.
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Pakistan Election Day: Polarization, violence, and dire challenges ahead
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
As Pakistan is set to go to the polls today, persistent polarisation and violence continue to remain the dire challenges faced by the country.
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"Public gatherings have potential...": US cautions citizens against visiti
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The statement said, "U.S. citizens should remain vigilant and aware of the locations of political rallies occurring in areas they intend to visit. On February 8, election day, areas around polling stations may be crowded, and U.S. citizens not eligible to participate in Pakistan's elections
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Taiwan tracks 8 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval ships on election day
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has tracked eight Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am on Friday and the same time on Saturday, the date for the presidential election, Taiwan News reported.
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Madhya Pradesh to go to polls on Friday; BJP seeks to retain turf, Congres
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Madhya Pradesh will go to the polls for all its 230 assembly seats on Friday with BJP seeking to retain power in the state it has ruled for almost 18 of the past 20 years and Congress keen to oust the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government
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After Bengal panchayat poll violence, voters happy with re-poll under heav
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"Today, it feels like an election day. We can see the central forces today", said Anamika Mandal, who came to cast her vote at Tikiapara Primary High School in the Murshidabad district.
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Special arrangements made to facilitate PWD and old age voters at polling
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
District Administration Jalandhar led by Deputy Commissioner Jaspreet Singh has launched a unique drive to encourage persons with disabilities (PWD) voters and voters aged above 100 years to make their valuable and lively contribution in the forthcoming Jalandhar Lok Sabha Bye-Elections by c
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Tripura Assembly polls: Live recording of polling stations through webcast
Updated : 3 years ago IST
As the high voltage poll campaign ended in Tripura, the district administration of West Tripura have prepared adequate security arrangements on multiple fronts-- ranging from establishing a mega control room or helpline centre, to conduct a hassle-free election.
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Delhi Mayor polls to be held today amidst heavy security
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The elections to the coveted posts of Mayor, Deputy Mayor of the MCD and six members of the Standing Committee from the House will be done today.
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Bengal CM slams EC, alleges PM rally on polling day will influence 'outcom
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the Election Commission of offering "special VIP" treatment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others for allowing political rallies on election day.
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"Himachal will vote for..." Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's appeal to people on
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
"Himachal will vote for OPS (old pension scheme). Himachal will vote for employment. Himachal will vote for 'Har Ghar Laxmi'. Come, vote in large numbers, and make your valuable contribution for the progress and prosperous future of Himachal," Rahul Gandhi tweeted.
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