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Can Kashmiri voters keep Modi’s party out of control in local assembly?
September 17, 2024
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The Indian-occupied region of Kashmir kicks off its first phase of elections on Wednesday for its own truncated government and local legislative assembly, as New Delhi reintroduces some local authority after taking direct control in 2019.
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Microsoft’s support boosts Rural News Network’s election coverage for rural communities
September 17, 2024
Microsoft is teaming up with the Institute for Nonprofit News’ Rural News Network to equip local, regional, and statewide newsrooms with additional resources to help them cover the 2024 elections. Supported by Microsoft’s Democracy Forward Program, RNN’s Text RURAL is an SMS-based service that uses AI to send tailored, fact-based news straight to those living in areas where broadband may not yet be readily available. This initiative includes geo-targeted ads, multilingual translations, and multimedia guides to ensure rural voters are well-informed. The network, comprised of over 80 newsrooms, aims to strengthen democracy by providing crucial election information to often overlooked rural areas. Learn more about the technology.
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