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Vote for Democracy seeks answers from ECI and TCS on ECI’s electoral database access and security
In a 16-question statement, VFD seeks transparency on database access controls, changes to electoral registration procedures, security audits and the Election Commission’s oversight of its digital infrastructure
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He threw political correctness to the winds, which resulted in his being sidelined by the political and academic establishments
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Step to empower gender minorities by Congress Govt termed as “game-changer”, generated revenue and recruitment, resurgence in daily ridership
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'It’s unacceptable,' said John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications in the White House
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