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European Union regulators are ratcheting up scrutiny of big tech companies including Google, Facebook and TikTok by looking into how they’re dealing with risks from generative artificial intelligence, such as the viral spread of deepfakes

The popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney has started blocking its users from creating fake images of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, according to tests of the...

The National Labor Relations Board has certified a union to represent Dartmouth basketball players after the deadline passed for the school to object to the election

President Joe Biden is opposing the planned sale of U_S_ Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan, saying the U_S_ needs «strong American steel companies powered by American steel workers.”

Going into this election year, the United States is slogging through a housing affordability crisis

This year, the fight for Thrissur got even more interesting with Congress fielding Lok Sabha MP K Muraleedharan from the seat. Interestingly, he is the brother of Padmaja Venugopa who recently joined BJP. Thrissur 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Date The Election Commission will on March 16 announce the results of 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Elections are expected to be held in various phases.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission, objecting to the BJP-led Centre's advertisements boasting about funding allocation to the West Bengal government for different central schemes, which have been a focal point of the BJP's campaign efforts. In a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal on Thursday, the TMC pointed out that the central government had inserted advertisements in some papers at the cost of public exchequer saying how much money had been given to the state and also cited certain points pertaining to central schemes like PMAY, MGNREGA and some others. The advertisement said the Centre had released Rs 5.36 lakh crore to West Bengal in the last five years and also committed to the development of the state, while also mentioning «non-adherence» of the state government to follow guidelines which are meant to reduce corruption and ensure benefits reach the right beneficiaries. The letter also pointed out to a campaign launched by the TMC which highlighted non-release of funds by the Centre under various central schemes and thus depriving West Bengal of its rightful dues only because it does not have a BJP-ruled government in the state.

'Tired of talking with INDIA bloc': AAP declares candidates for 3 Lok Sabha seats in Assam In an official release, AAP expressed displeasure towards the Congress party over seat-sharing and alleged, "We (AAP) were told that a solution would be found, but, when the Congress announced its candidates for all the seats in Assam on March 12. We are totally in shock by this approach of Congress, will it not be helping the BJP by dividing the votes? Will it not help BJP?" AAP added that the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of AAP has decided not to contest the Guwahati Lok Sabha seat, by stating that the Aam Aadmi Party won the second-highest number of votes in the Guwahati Municipal Corporation elections after the BJP.

Jairam Ramesh also said the party continues to demand unique bond ID numbers, so that it can precisely match donors to recipients. "The BJP's Hafta Vasooli strategy is simple raid a target through the ED/CBI/IT, and then seek hafta ("donations") for the company's protection. At least 14 of the top 30 donors have been raided," Ramesh alleged.

Reliance Industries, was the third largest donor to political parties using electoral bonds. It bought Rs 410 crore of electoral bonds between financial years 2021-22 and 2023-24 but Reliance said the company is not a subsidiary of any Reliance entity. Electoral bond purchases and donations by Qwik Supply were behind Rs 1,368 crore of Future Gaming and Hotel Services — another little-known lottery company — and Rs 966 crore of Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering & Infra, according to information uploaded by the Election Commission on its website. Publicly available information describes Qwik Supply as a manufacturer of warehouses and storage units. The unlisted private company was incorporated on November 9, 2000 with an authorised share capital of Rs 130.99 crore. Its paid-up capital is Rs 129.99 crore.

Rajasthan, is one of the 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. Known for its historical significance and vibrant culture, Jhunjhunu boasts several tourist attractions like the Rani Sati Temple, Kali Pahari, and Khetri Mahal. The city is also home to esteemed educational institutions like GB Shah Girlt College, Seth Motilal Post Graduate College, and Shri Netram Maghraj College. Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha Elections: Dates and schedule The 2024 Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha Elections are expected to take place in April or May, with the exact dates yet to be confirmed by the Election Commission of India. This election has garnered significant interest from political observers and the public alike, with results expected to further intensify the political landscape in the region.

With elections slated to take place some time around April-May 2024, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party is looking to come back to power for the third consecutive term, having bagged the majority in 2014 and 2019. Campaigning for the upcoming polls are already underway, with the BJP confidently claiming that the party would clinch over 400 seats in the 543-seats strong Lok Sabha.

Follow live updates on Electoral bonds Here Both cases comes a day after the poll body uploaded the details of the electoral bonds issued to political parties on its website and the appointment of two election commissioners, ahead of Lok Sabha polls. In the first case the ECI, according to legal news website LiveLaw, has requested the Supreme Court to return to it the documents in sealed cover that it had submitted in the Electoral Bond case.

Narendra Modi is preparing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with the rallying cry of ‘Abki Baar 400 paar,’ as he is scheduled to conduct a roadshow in Telangana's Hyderabad and address a public gathering in southern Kerala on Friday. Additionally, Modi intends to visit Telangana and Tamil Nadu as part of his campaign efforts on Friday.

₹2 each in petrol and diesel prices. This price cut comes after the City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies decreased CNG price by ₹2.5 per kg and the Union government cut LPG prices by ₹100 per cylinder.

₹20 lakh. The woman attempted suicide by jumping in front of the Janmabhoomi Express at Tenali railway station, sustaining severe injuries. She was immediately taken to Guntur General Hospital for treatment but unfortunately passed away four days later, on Monday.

2024 elections with keen interest from political observers and the general public. With 80 parliamentary seats in the state, Kannauj plays a crucial role in shaping Uttar Pradesh's political landscape. The constituency comprises five Assembly segments, including Chhibramau, Tirwa, Kannauj, Bidhuna, and Rasulabad, and is a general seat not reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Samajwadi Party (SP), and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) are the main contenders in the constituency, with SP leader and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav having represented Kannauj three times in a row in 2000 (bypoll), 2004, and 2009. Kannauj Lok Sabha Elections: Dates and Schedule

Lok Sabha elections. Other NDA constituents including JD(U) and TDP will clinch 61 seats, according to News18's Mega Opinion Poll. It predicted that the opposition bloc INDIA will fail to dent PM Modi's bid for a third term as the INDIA bloc will win only 105 seats in the lower house, including Congress' 49 seats.

A panel headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind has submitted an over-18,000-page report on simultaneous national and state elections to President Droupadi Murmu. It is, in brief, an endorsement of the idea and lays down how it may be implemented.

Russia is holding its presidential election from Friday as President Vladimir Putin is widely expected to secure victory, barring any unforeseen developments. The election results are anticipated to be announced shortly thereafter, with the winner set to be inaugurated in May. If successful, Putin will begin another six-year term, extending his tenure as the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin.

Lok Sabha 2024 polls. Modi, who will arrive here at 10.30 am, will address a public meeting. Party sources said one lakh people will be present at the venue.