Politics

Post-Article 370 and applicability of RPA, any Indian ‘ordinarily residing’ at a place eligible to vote there: J&K govt

JAMMU — Amid controversy over inclusion of outside voters in Jammu and Kashmir electoral rolls, government officials Thursday cited rules to assert that any citizen of India who has attained the qualifying age and “ordinarily residing” at a place is eligible to get registered as a voter. Upping its ante, National Conference (NC) president Farooq […]

India

GoI blocks eight YouTube channels for allegedly spreading disinformation

NEW DELHI — The government on Thursday ordered blocking of eight YouTube channels, including one operating from Pakistan, for allegedly spreading disinformation related to India’s national security, foreign relations and public order. The blocked YouTube channels had over 114 crore views; and 85.73 lakh subscribers and the content was being monetised, an official statement said. […]