Morning News Script

0730 hrs of

21st January 2023.

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Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer for Dimapur District,

Sachin Jaiswal held a meeting with representatives of different political
parties in Dimapur yesterday. During the meeting, Sachin briefed the
representatives of NDPP, BJP, NPF,INC and RPP on the guidelines of the
Election Commission with regard to approval from Media certification and
Monitoring Committee for any political related advertisement and news. He
further apprised them for taking permission from the RO, 48 hours before
holding any political rallies, meetings or any other election related activities.
Sachin also informed the political parties about the ceiling expenditure of a
candidate which should not exceed 28 lakhs rupees per candidate from the
date of filing of nomination of a candidate till the date of counting results. He
specifically explained about the hoarding spaces earmarked for displaying
advertisement in public places ensuring that all political parties and
candidates get equitable opportunity for accessing such spaces through the
Municipal authority concerned. Meanwhile, DEO Dimapur, Sachin informed
the general public that the District Control Centre, under District Election
office Dimapur has been made operational and will be functional at all times.
Public can take assistance from the Dimapur district control center for any
queries related to the forthcoming Nagaland Legislative
Assembly

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Union Home Minister, Amit Shah has said that India today stands safe,
sound and on a good footing. The Home Minister said this while chairing the
All India Conference of Director Generals of Police and Inspector Generals
of Police 2022 in New Delhi yesterday. He paid tributes to all the soldiers
who sacrificed their lives for the nation's security. On the first day, the
Conference deliberated upon topics such as security challenges along the
Land Borders with Nepal and Myanmar, strategies to identify overstaying
foreigners in India and targeting of Maoist strongholds. Over the next two
days, top police leadership of the country will deliberate on emerging
security challenges and opportunities along with experts, field functionaries
and academia. On the occasion, the Home Minister distributed Police Medal
for meritorious service and gave away trophies for the top three police
stations of the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the
Conference today. The Conference is being held in hybrid format. About
one hundred invitees including DGP of States and UTs and Heads of
Central Armed Police Forces and Central Police Organizations will attend
the Conference physically. The remaining invitees will participate virtually
from across the country. The conference will discuss a wide range of issues
including Cyber Crime, Technology in Policing, Counter Terrorism
challenges, Left Wing Extremism, capacity building, and Prison Reforms

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The Government has called upon bankers to ensure availability of at least

one banking outlet within five kilometers of all inhabited villages in
aspirational districts. Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Dr. Vivek
Joshi chaired a review meeting with Lead District Managers of Aspirational
Districts and State Level Bankers' Committee convenors in New Delhi
yesterday. He also asked the banks to work on further increase credit
penetration in 112 aspirational districts. During the meeting, banks were
also requested to run financial literacy camps in villages with the help of
Panchayati Raj institutions to further improve the performance of financial
inclusion schemes.

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The Centre has released endorsement guidelines for celebrities, influencers

and virtual influencers on social media platforms. The guidelines aim to
ensure that individuals do not mislead their audiences when endorsing
products or services. This has led to an increased risk of consumers being
misled by advertisements and unfair trade practices by these individuals on
social media platforms. Secretary Department of Consumer Affairs, Rohit
Kumar Singh yesterday released the guidelines in response to the rapidly
growing digital world, where advertisements are no longer limited to
traditional media like print, television and radio. Any celebrity or influencer
who has access to an audience and can influence their purchasing
decisions or opinions about a product, brand, or experience must disclose
any material connection with the advertiser.

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