elections
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USA
U.S. Intelligence Confirms Viral Video of Destroyed Ballots in Pennsylvania is Russian Hoax
Washington, DC: U.S. intelligence officials have confirmed that a viral video claiming to show mail-in ballots being destroyed in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is a hoax orchestrated by Russian operatives. This revelation comes as part of ongoing efforts to inform the American public about foreign influence in the electoral process, particularly in the lead-up to the November 5 election. The video,…
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India News
Unified Pension Scheme Introduced for Central Government Employees
In a significant development ahead of assembly elections in one state and a Union Territory, the Indian government has announced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), addressing ongoing discontent with the New Pension Scheme (NPS). Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that the new scheme, set to benefit approximately 23 lakh central government employees, will be implemented from April 1, 2025. The…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Dharwad: Election Officials Seize Nearly Rs 7 Lakh in Unaccounted Cash
Dharwad: As part of measures to prevent election-related irregularities ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, staff deployed at various checkpoints have confiscated unaccounted cash. These personnel are inspecting all vehicles passing through the 24 checkpoints established across the district. According to Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu, from Thursday night to Friday morning, officials seized a total of Rs 6.89 lakh from…
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World News
Iran’s Supreme Leader Calls for High Turnout in Crucial March Elections
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei urged a high voter turnout in the upcoming March 1 parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections during a meeting in Tehran. Emphasizing the elections as crucial for the Islamic Republic’s reforms, Khamenei encouraged widespread participation, stating it as the correct method for problem-solving. The 12th parliamentary elections will see 14,912 candidates after vetting, with…
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