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Voter list updating to be strengthened in coordination with birth, death registration bodies: EC
By Chennaivision on March 20, 2025

Amid a debate on the purity of electoral rolls, the Election Commission said on Thursday that the regular updating process of the voter list will be strengthened in close coordination with the birth and death registration authorities. Amid a debate on the purity of electoral rolls, the Election Commission said on Thursday that the regular updating process of the voter… Continue reading "Voter list updating to be strengthened in coordination with birth, death registration bodies: EC"
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Speaker applies Rule 349 to disallow opposition members from wearing slogan T-shirts
By Chennaivision on March 20, 2025

Opposition DMK members protested in the Lok Sabha on Thursday against the proposed delimitation of constituencies, prompting Speaker Om Birla to remind them of a rule governing the conduct of MPs in the House. Om Birla said attending the House proceedings wearing T-shirts with slogans written on those is not acceptable and against parliamentary rules and decorum. “House functions with… Continue reading "Speaker applies Rule 349 to disallow opposition members from wearing slogan T-shirts"
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Election Commission to begin linking Voter ID card with Aadhaar
By Chennaivision on March 19, 2025

The Election Commission of India said that it is getting ready to link Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC), or voter IDs, with the Aadhaar numbers of those who have provided them voluntarily. The poll panel said it will soon initiate technical consultations regarding the exercise with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). While, as per Article 326 of the… Continue reading "Election Commission to begin linking Voter ID card with Aadhaar"
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‘Used Ru to show our commitment towards language policy’: CM Stalin
By Chennaivision on March 17, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday said his government used Ru—the first letter of the Tamil word roobai for currency—and replaced the national symbol in the Tamil Nadu budget logo, only to demonstrate the state’s unwavering stance and its commitment towards the existing two-language formula. “We used ‘Ru’ to demonstrate our commitment towards the two-language policy of Tamil… Continue reading "‘Used Ru to show our commitment towards language policy’: CM Stalin"
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‘We chose peace, they chose proxy war’: PM Modi
By Chennaivision on March 17, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at Pakistan over cross-border terrorism and said that New Delhi’s attempts to foster peace were met with hostility and betrayal. In a podcast interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman released on Sunday, PM Modi said that Pakistan had been waging a proxy war against India. “They chose not to foster a harmonious coexistence. Time… Continue reading "‘We chose peace, they chose proxy war’: PM Modi"
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Parliament clears Bill to amend law governing oilfields development
By Chennaivision on March 13, 2025

Parliament on Wednesday passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, a landmark legislation aimed at boosting investment in India’s oil and gas sector by delinking petroleum operations from mining. The Bill, which was cleared by the Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2024, received final approval from the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep… Continue reading "Parliament clears Bill to amend law governing oilfields development"
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India, Mauritius upgrade ties, ink 8 priority pacts
By Chennaivision on March 13, 2025

India and Mauritius on Wednesday upgraded their ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, reaffirming their shared commitment to a “free, safe, secure and open Indian Ocean”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced the decision following delegation-level talks, a move seen as bolstering New Delhi’s influence in the Indian Ocean Region to counter China’s expanding presence.… Continue reading "India, Mauritius upgrade ties, ink 8 priority pacts"
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Stand by my statement about Tamil Nadu’s ‘U-turn’ on PM Shri schools: Dharmendra Pradhan
By Chennaivision on March 12, 2025

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said he stands by his statement about Tamil Nadu’s “U-turn” on PM SHRI schools, and accused the DMK-led state government of trying to score political brownies to “revive” the ruling party’s fortunes. He said the DMK’s “latest cacophony” on language imposition and its stance on NEP’s three-language formula exposes their “hypocrisy”. “Opposition to… Continue reading "Stand by my statement about Tamil Nadu’s ‘U-turn’ on PM Shri schools: Dharmendra Pradhan"
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Mauritius announces highest national award for PM Modi
By Chennaivision on March 12, 2025

Mauritius Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conferred the country’s highest award, “The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean.” PM Modi is the first Indian to receive the honour. He is visiting the island nation at the invitation of Mauritius Prime Minister Ramgoolam. Earlier on… Continue reading "Mauritius announces highest national award for PM Modi"
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Modi in Mauritius on a two-day visit
By Chennaivision on March 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Mauritius on Tuesday for a two-day State Visit, where he will participate in the country’s national day celebrations as the chief guest and hold talks with top leaders. At the invitation of his Mauritius counterpart, Navin Ramgoolam, Modi’s visit will see the signing of multiple agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in capacity building, trade, and… Continue reading "Modi in Mauritius on a two-day visit"

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