UK PM Rishi Sunak hit an opinion poll low as per an Ipsos poll published in March. Watch to know more.

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The Election Commission of India has seized a record Rs 4,650 crore. This is "higher than the total seizures" made in the 2019 parliamentary polls. This comes before the first phase of polling for the 18th Lok Sabha elections in India.

Election Commission seizes Rs 4,650 crore ahead of phase 1 of the polls

Rahul Gandhi's helicopter is under inspection. The Election Commission of India’s flying squad conducted a surprise inspection in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris. Rahul Gandhi was en route from Mysore to Nilgiris for a campaign event when his helicopter came under scrutiny.

Election officials check Rahul Gandhi's helicopter in Tamil Nadu

The election season is here in India. Political parties are releasing their poll manifesto. India's ruling party BJP has also released its Sankalp Patra. What are the big promises of the BJP? Watch here.

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Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah will campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in violence-hit Manipur today ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

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Listen in from a young first-time voter on what his expectations are from the upcoming elections. Watch in for more details!

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India is the new hub for smartphone maker Apple. Recent report shows that Apple has assembled iPhones worth $14 billion in the previous fiscal year. This figure stood at zero just a few years ago so what does this manufacturing boom tell us about India's Global Ambitions? Watch in for more details!

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The Maharashtra's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has announced unconditional support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Part ahead of the impending Parliamentary polls while addressing his supporters Thackeray also made it clear that his party will not be contesting the elections this year. Watch in for more details!

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Voting has concluded in South Korea's parliamentary elections and a major blow to president Yoon Suk Yeol South Korea's liberal opposition block is expected to strengthen its majority in the country's 300-member Parliament.

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<p>Canadian officials, several of whom held governmental positions, have affirmed that there is no substantiated evidence of interference by the Indian government, encompassing disinformation or funding campaigns, during the 2021 Canada elections. These statements were delivered as part of their testimony before the Foreign Interference Commission.</p>

<p>Marta Morgan, Canada's former Deputy Foreign Minister, categorically stated, "There was no information suggesting that there was disinformation or originating from that source (India) in the Canadian information ecosphere during that period," dismissing suggestions of Indian interference raised during the testimony.</p>

<p>Former Cabinet Secretary Janice Charette echoed Morgan's sentiments, affirming, "I do not believe during the 2021 election that we saw evidence of the Government of India using those tools (misinformation) in the campaign." Charette's remarks underscored the absence of any discernible Indian interference during the electoral process.</p>

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<p>When pressed further by Prabhjot Singh, Counsel of the 'Sikh Coalition', on whether the panel specifically investigated disinformation threats from India, former minister Robert Stewart succinctly responded, "No on disinformation," further solidifying the stance that no such interference was detected.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Vincent Rigby, former Canadian National Security Adviser (NSA), emphasised the criticality of managing the relationship with India meticulously in response to the publication of the Indo-Pacific strategy. He said, "I’ve said in response to the publication of the Indo-Pacific Strategy the strategy will be challenged if we don’t manage the relationship with India carefully because the West is using India to a certain extent as a bulwark against China."</p>

<p>Additionally, Rigby underscored the importance of viewing India as a potential partner. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>He explained, "I’ve said publicly that India needs to be seen as a potential partner, but Canada also has to balance India as a potential partner with certain activities it’s been accused of perpetrating and how you manage that very, very delicate relationship."</p>

<p>Canada announced a public inquiry into Foreign Electoral Interference in September of 2023. The Commission will conduct its investigation in two phases. Initially, it will concentrate on examining potential interference by China, Russia, and other foreign entities in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, along with assessing any resultant impact.</p>

<p>In the second phase, the commission will examine the capacity of federal departments, agencies, institutional structures, etc. The commission will hold public hearings in early 2024 and in the fall of 2024.</p>


Canadian officials, several of whom held governmental positions, have affirmed that there is no substantiated evidence of interference by the Indian government, encompassing disinformation or funding campaigns, during the 2021 Canada elections.

Canadian officials, several of whom held governmental positions, have affirmed that there is no substantiated evidence of interference by the Indian government, encompassing disinformation or funding campaigns, during the 2021 Canada elections. These statements were delivered as part of their testimony before the Foreign Interference Commission. Marta Morgan, Canada's former Deputy Foreign Minister, categorically stated, "There was no information suggesting that there was disinformation or originating from that source (India) in the Canadian information ecosphere during that period," dismissing suggestions of Indian interference raised during the testimony. Former Cabinet Secretary Janice Charette echoed Morgan's sentiments, affirming, "I do not believe during the 2021 election that we saw evidence of the Government of India using those tools (misinformation) in the campaign." Charette's remarks underscored the absence of any discernible Indian interference during the electoral process. Also Read | ‘No force can separate us’: China’s Xi says during rare meeting with ex-Taiwan president When pressed further by Prabhjot Singh, Counsel of the 'Sikh Coalition', on whether the panel specifically investigated disinformation threats from India, former minister Robert Stewart succinctly responded, "No on disinformation," further solidifying the stance that no such interference was detected. Also Read | European Union votes in favour of migration rules overhaul after nearly a decade of deadlock Meanwhile, Vincent Rigby, former Canadian National Security Adviser (NSA), emphasised the criticality of managing the relationship with India meticulously in response to the publication of the Indo-Pacific strategy. He said, "I’ve said in response to the publication of the Indo-Pacific Strategy the strategy will be challenged if we don’t manage the relationship with India carefully because the West is using India to a certain extent as a bulwark against China." Additionally, Rigby underscored the importance of viewing India as a potential partner. Watch | UK Nobel Prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs dies aged 94 × He explained, "I’ve said publicly that India needs to be seen as a potential partner, but Canada also has to balance India as a potential partner with certain activities it’s been accused of perpetrating and how you manage that very, very delicate relationship." Canada announced a public inquiry into Foreign Electoral Interference in September of 2023. The Commission will conduct its investigation in two phases. Initially, it will concentrate on examining potential interference by China, Russia, and other foreign entities in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, along with assessing any resultant impact. In the second phase, the commission will examine the capacity of federal departments, agencies, institutional structures, etc. The commission will hold public hearings in early 2024 and in the fall of 2024.

Canadian officials say there was no Indian interference in 2021 elections

With 48 seats, the Indian state of Maharashtra sends the second-most number of lawmakers to the lower house of parliament. But the western Indian state is also a powerhouse, driving India's global ambitions. On Pollnomics today, we look at the state of Maharashtra's economy and why it matters to India's political economy.

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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to contest the Presidential elections later this year under a new symbol. A senior advisor to the President has revealed that he will represent several parties as a national candidate. Sri Lanka's Election Commission has to hold the next Presidential election by November this year. Watch in for more details!

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Canada has levelled allegations against China for allegedly interfering with its 2019 as well as 2021 elections. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated the allegation that China tried to meddle in the last two Canadian elections.

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<p>Two youngsters, each aged 18, a businessman, a senior citizen and a fisherman led by acclaimed scuba diving instructor SB Aravind Tharunsri&nbsp;submerged themselves into the depths of the sea off the coast of Chennai. Why? The world's biggest democracy is in the middle of a heated election summer with about 97 million eligible voters set to seal their electoral verdict inside Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) starting April 19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The six divers went nearly sixty feet underwater in Neelankarai in Chennai to promote voter awareness ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.</p>

<p>The divers took with them a mock Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and placards showing messages related to the importance of casting their vote</p>

<p>Speaking to WION,&nbsp;SB Aravind Tharunsri&nbsp;director of Puducherry-based Temple Adventure, said, "The idea behind doing all this 60 feet deep into the sea was to put out that even if you want to cast your vote on the NOTA, come to the polling booth and do that. But you have to come to the polling booth."</p>

<p>Indian voters cast their vote through Electronic Voting Machines. The voters press the key in front of their chosen candidate, and the one with the most number of votes is declared the winner. None of the Above, abbreviated as NOTA, has been provided as an option to the voters in elections since 2013. The voters have the option to press NOTA in case they do not wish to vote for any of the candidates.</p>

<p>A video capturing the campaign shows one of the divers talking about the importance of voting. "We organised a voter awareness programme to show that casting a vote is our duty and right."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India elections: Meet the richest candidates</strong></p>

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<p>Tharunsri's innovative approach aimed to engage citizens in an impactful manner, and netizens have showered praise on the initiative on social media.</p>

<p>The Lok Sabha elections, scheduled to be held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, will see voters across the country exercise their democratic rights. With nearly 970 million eligible voters, this will be the world's largest election exercise.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With initiatives like the underwater voter awareness campaign, individuals and organisations are striving to ensure maximum participation in the electoral process.</p>


Two youngsters, each aged 18, a businessman, a senior citizen and a fisherman led by acclaimed scuba diving instructor SB Aravind Tharunsri submerged themselves into the depths of the sea off the coast of Chennai.

Two youngsters, each aged 18, a businessman, a senior citizen and a fisherman led by acclaimed scuba diving instructor SB Aravind Tharunsri submerged themselves into the depths of the sea off the coast of Chennai. Why? The world's biggest democracy is in the middle of a heated election summer with about 97 million eligible voters set to seal their electoral verdict inside Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) starting April 19. The six divers went nearly sixty feet underwater in Neelankarai in Chennai to promote voter awareness ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The divers took with them a mock Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and placards showing messages related to the importance of casting their vote Speaking to WION, SB Aravind Tharunsri director of Puducherry-based Temple Adventure, said, "The idea behind doing all this 60 feet deep into the sea was to put out that even if you want to cast your vote on the NOTA, come to the polling booth and do that. But you have to come to the polling booth." Indian voters cast their vote through Electronic Voting Machines. The voters press the key in front of their chosen candidate, and the one with the most number of votes is declared the winner. None of the Above, abbreviated as NOTA, has been provided as an option to the voters in elections since 2013. The voters have the option to press NOTA in case they do not wish to vote for any of the candidates. A video capturing the campaign shows one of the divers talking about the importance of voting. "We organised a voter awareness programme to show that casting a vote is our duty and right." Also watch | India elections: Meet the richest candidates × Tharunsri's innovative approach aimed to engage citizens in an impactful manner, and netizens have showered praise on the initiative on social media. The Lok Sabha elections, scheduled to be held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, will see voters across the country exercise their democratic rights. With nearly 970 million eligible voters, this will be the world's largest election exercise. Also read | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Seating Pretty With Opposition? With initiatives like the underwater voter awareness campaign, individuals and organisations are striving to ensure maximum participation in the electoral process.

Indian divers take voting awareness campaign to the depths of sea

Polls opened Wednesday in South Korea's parliamentary elections that could determine whether President Yoon Suk Yeol will fall into a lame duck situation or be able to move his agenda forward with legislative support during the remaining three years in office. Watch in for more details!

South Korea Elections 2024: Litmus test for Yoon Suk Yeol

#Gravitas | An official Canadian investigation into allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections has found zero evidence of India's involvement in Canadian politics. The probe panel tasked with monitoring the 2021 elections in the country said they found no attempt by India to influence national polls. However, the Canadian intelligence agency found that China did interfere in Canada's last two elections. Watch in for more details!

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According to an estimate by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR), Congress MP Nakul Nath, the son of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, has assets valued at ₹ 717 crore, making him the wealthiest contender in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

India elections: Meet the richest candidates

South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma will able to contest the upcoming general elections. He was earlier barred from standing in elections which are scheduled in may. Zuma had challenged the decision. Now a court has ruled the decision of the electoral commission to uphold an objection to former president Jacob Zuma has been dismissed.

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Indian stocks have been on a sustained uptrend despite weak global cues. This surge has fueled more economic growth in the world's fastest-growing major economy. But will that translate to votes for the incumbent government? That's what this report decodes.

India general elections 2024: Indian stock markets at record highs

An official investigation that's been conducted by Canada has found that India did not meddle with its elections. The Canadian officials have now denied any Indian involvement in the North American nation's electoral process. Watch in for more details!

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The Supreme Court has struck a balance between poll candidates' Right to Privacy and the voter's Right to Information. It has clarified that candidates are not mandated to reveal every asset owned by them or their dependence on but only those that significantly influence their Public Image or lifestyle and have a bearing on an elector's choice.

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A third of the Bharatiya Janata Party's 303 members of parliament are not contesting in the 224 Lok Sabha elections. These include 11 ministers or 15.27% of the 72-member Union Council of Ministers led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meanwhile the party has also released another campaign song ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections the party shared a video on its social media platforms.

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