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Over 6,000 candidates registered for contest election in Myanmar

​A total of 6,189 candidates from 92 political parties including 232 individuals have registered with the Union Election Commission as of the weekend to contest the upcoming general election scheduled for Nov. 8, according to the commission Monday.

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Security beefed up ahead of last phase of voting in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir Tuesday beefed up security apparatus across Baramulla constituency ahead of last phase of voting for India's general elections in the restive region, officials said.