Ajanta Paul

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RT @TheNationalNews: International Media Investments (IMI) has rejected Ofcom’s report into RedBird IMI’s bid for The Telegraph, criticisin…

[Ritika Chopra @RitikaChopra__]

Yesterday, @IndianExpress reported an unprecedented rupture inside the Election Commission: TWO of its three members objecting on record, 14 times in 10 months, to decisions taken without their knowledge.

Today, the second part of our investigation looks at the concern Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi flagged most often: Who really controls our electoral rolls?

We followed that question to Goa, where we found something deeply concerning.

Stay with me....
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[Ritika Chopra @RitikaChopra__]

We spent months investigating the inner working of the EC.

What we found: the majority of the Commission, kept in the dark for almost a year.

Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected on record at least 14 times in 10 months, FOUR times on a single day, to decisions taken in the Commission's name without their knowledge.

Here is what they flagged:
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https://t.co/LuOZBDxKt8

[Ajanta Paul @AjantaPaul]

It remains free for worshippers

[The National @TheNationalNews]

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque introduces entry fee for visitors https://t.co/4RMwtRD4T2

[The National @TheNationalNews]

UAE schools tighten dress-code rules to restrict hairstyles and make-up https://t.co/XzW5Sv3p12

[Ajanta Paul @AjantaPaul]

New Abu Dhabi parking signs signal future code-based system

[The National @TheNationalNews]

New Abu Dhabi paid parking signs relate to 'future update', authority says https://t.co/W8dluAgalG

[Ajanta Paul @AjantaPaul]

@marwan_aljaberi Hello, how can i contact you for a comment on this topic for a newspaper?

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@bastaki1976 Hello, how can I contact you regarding this topic? I work for The National newspaper. Thanks.

[The National @TheNationalNews]

UAE emergency alerts: What to do when phone alarm sounds and how the system works https://t.co/PLnxHTnUtR

[IANS @ians_india]

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: On the Supreme Court's dismissal of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's petition related to the cancellation of her Rajya Sabha nomination, Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput says, "Meenakshi Natarajan's petition was not dismissed — the Court has refused to hear it urgently. It has refused to hear it during the election process. We are very unhappy about this. We disagree, and we will fight this battle till the end..."

[Ajanta Paul @AjantaPaul]

@Kajal__786 Hi Kajal, how can I contact you? It would be great to hear how Dubai Police helped to recover your lost items.

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@BinduRai @MOEUAEofficial @KHDA Nope

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A viral video circulating on social media has sparked controversy during the ongoing T20 World Cup, allegedly showing workers at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium refilling large bottles with leftover soft drinks collected from used cups. The clip has triggered concerns over hygiene and food safety standards at the venue. Authorities and the Delhi & District Cricket Association are yet to issue an official response.

[TheNewsMinute @thenewsminute]

Is Umar Khalid’s jail time without trial or bail a classic case of the process being the punishment? This week’s South Central weighs in on the prosecution’s case, its political and legal layers, & more.

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[Ajanta Paul @AjantaPaul]

@zoo_bear She could have also reminded them to wear seatbelts

[Ajanta Paul @AjantaPaul]

@ad_mobility And not more AED400 fine for driving below 120kmph?

[Ajanta Paul @AjantaPaul]

@ad_mobility When will it be implemented? Immediately?

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@VirginMobileUAE Is Virgin Mobile network down?

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Dubai Metro update: RTA to carry out maintenance after rains put stations out of service
@khaleejtimes has reached out to @rta_dubai for more information.

https://t.co/pYw707iIXk

[Ajanta Paul @AjantaPaul]

@punmiyaharsh @rta_dubai Hello, can I talk to you about the metro situation? You will need to follow me on X, thanks.