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Lok Sabha elections 2014: EC issued detailed guidelines for political ads on social networking sites

March 23, 2014

In a bid to curb paid news in the Lok Sabha elections 2014, the Election Commission issued detailed guidelines to social networking sites on posting of election related matters. The guidelines will be applicable to a range of Internet-based social ..

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Union Government mulls to build 200 low cost airports

March 19, 2014

The Government of India (GoI) announced to build 200 low cost airports in the next 20 years. Objective: To expand connectivity to Tier-II and Tier-III cities. Benefit: The development of low-frills airports will significantly reduce the cost of operations. Plan of Aviation ..

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SC to Law Commission: Regulate provocative speeches

March 19, 2014

The Supreme Court (SC) directed the Law Commission to look into the issue of hate speeches being made by leaders of political, social and religious outfits and consider framing guidelines to regulate such provocative statements. The justice BS Chauhan bench ..

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Assam and Nagaland became first States to get Plastic Photo Identity Card

March 18, 2014

Nagaland and Assam will be the first two states to be issued plastic Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The new plastic EPICs have many scientific features viz. a hologram with coded details of the ..

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EC sets up multi-agency grid to curb use of black money in polls

March 18, 2014

The Election Commission set up a multi-agency grid of revenue and security intelligence agencies to curb the use of black money in Lok Sabha and assembly polls. The intelligence agencies include the officials from income tax intelligence and investigations, Financial ..

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“U & Me Against Dengue” – National Campaign launched

March 18, 2014

A national campaign has been launched against the dengue disease titled “U & Me Against Dengue” in six Indian cities with a joint partnership of private and public firm. National campaign- “U & Me Against Dengue” Joint effort of AIIMS, ..

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