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Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver remembered in a memorial service as fighter for those in need

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, the first Black woman elected to statewide office in New Jersey history, was remembered in a memorial service Saturday as a trailblazer who fought to help those in need

The Independent UK

Congress to replicate Karnataka model for ticket distribution in Rajasthan Assembly polls

Expecting to win 156 seats in the 200-member House, the ruling Congress in Rajasthan will release its first list of candidates for the Assembly polls by September-end or the first week of October

The Hindu

Don’t harass the innocent, arrest the real culprits: Nuh MLA

Nuh MLA Aftab Ahmed slammed the government for the demolition drive, saying that it was aimed at teaching a “lesson” to a particular community.

The Hindu

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Kodela Siva Ram says he will contest from Sattenapalli Assembly constituency, come what may

Siva Ram, the son of former Speaker Kodela Siva Prasada Rao, makes it clear that the appointment of Kanna Lakshminarayana as incharge of the constituency is unaccptable

The Hindu

Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to take action against 5 MPs of Uddhav faction for violating whip during no-confidence motion against Modi govt.

Shiv Sena to take legal action against 5 UBT MPs for violating whip to vote against no-confidence motion. Notice to be issued on Aug 14; disqualification proceedings may be initiated. Shinde faction has 40 MLAs & 12 MPs, UBT has 5 MPs. SC ruling on Shinde's whip in June 2022…

The Hindu

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to visit five poll-bound States

Mr. Kharge will address the next meeting on August 18 in Zahirabad, Telangana.

The Hindu

Election Commission sticks to Assam delimitation draft, renames some seats in final order

Election Commission of India (ECI) publishes final report on delimitation of Assam Assembly, parliamentary constituencies; 19 Assembly, two Lok Sabha seats reserved for STs, nine for SCs. ECI held public hearings, heard 1,200 representations from 31 districts, met with 20 political parties.

The Hindu

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Bill arrears continue to trouble KWA, KSEB

Mounting arrears on electricity and water bills continue to haunt both the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) even as both utilities have announced schemes to coax the defaulters to pay up

The Hindu

Why did Kerala CM's daughter's financial dealings not get reflected in her husband's poll affidavit, asks Congress

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The opposition Congress in Kerala on Wednesday dragged Public Works Minister P A Mohammed Riyas into the row over some financial transactions by his wife T Veena, daughter of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, asking why he had not disclosed its details in his election affidavit if the dealings were…

The Times of India

All steps taken for free, fair, peaceful byelections: Tripura Chief Electoral Officer

Tripura Chief Electoral Officer Punjeet Agarwal said all possible steps have been taken to ensure free, fair and peaceful byelection in two Assembly constituencies — Dhanpur and Boxanagar scheduled to be held on September 5.

The Hindu

Who knew what and when? How the Sofronoff report leak unfolded

Leaks like this in the ACT are rare. The way the report came to light became its own story.

The Canberra Times

Ashok Gehlot announces fuel surcharge waiver for all electricity consumers in Rajasthan

In a populist decision ahead of this year’s Assembly election, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced a complete waiver of fuel surcharge for all domestic and agricultural power consumers in the State.

The Hindu

Assam delimitation proposal: an erosion of representation

The proposed exercise is allegedly based on communal lines of segregation, rather than on logical geographic boundaries of the State. The plan, which also involves reservations, may reduce the possibility of Muslims being elected, diminishing the existing political power of the minority community

The Hindu

A sense of anti-climax as UDF keeps mum on graft charge against CM’s daughter in House

UDF’s “flip-flop” on mining scandal leaves Kerala’s political sphere with a sense of anti-climax; Congress “belatedly learned” of handouts to UDF leaders; CPI(M) seizes high moral ground; BJP wrings rhetorical advantage; Union Minister says Congress & CPI(M) same on corruption.

The Hindu

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New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver lies in state in the capitol rotunda

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a host of lawmakers, and numerous mourners poured in the statehouse rotunda to mourn the late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver

The Hindu

Land assignment amendment Bill presented in Kerala Assembly

Kerala Govt Land Assignment (Amend) Bill 2023 presented in Assembly & referred to Subject Committee. Seeks to authorise govt to regularise contraventions & permit assignee to use land for other purposes. Other Bills referred to subject committees. Health Minister Veena George announced 400 new nursing seats in govt sector. Assembly…

Evening Standard

Study into more Tube and bus station toilets is hit by delays

Sadiq Khan’s office said ‘early work’ has started on the study and confirmed that the mayor remains committed to it

The Hindu

Kerala govt. will ensure that victim of ‘botched’ C-Section surgery gets justice: Minister

Govt. to ensure justice for K.K. Harshina, victim of 'botched' C-Section surgery. Police to investigate & identify person responsible for negligence. Minister Veena George informs Kerala Assembly. #MedicalNegligence #Justice #Kerala #KeralaAssembly

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Shaming or demeaning women is a concern for all: Nirmala Sitharaman

Ms. Sitharaman said she would like to remind her about an incident which happened on March 25, 1989 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly when the then Leader of the Opposition Jayalalithaa’s saree was pulled.

The Hindu

Cong.-CPI(M) deal to suppress row over CM’s daughter’s company, says BJP

M.T. Ramesh says Congress is trying to whitewash CM, and that both the Congress and CPI(M) do not want the issue to be discussed in Assembly.

The Hindu

Assembly witnesses stormy scenes over suspicious financial transaction, Oppn. stages walkout

Stormy scenes in Kerala Assembly over suspicious financial transactions. Speaker warns Cong. MLA to expunge remarks, Opposition stages walkout in protest. MLA reads out IT order outside Assembly, alleges CM's daughter involved.

The Hindu

RLD chief to attend Opposition bloc INDIA’s third meeting in Mumbai

RLD dismisses NDA speculation; to attend INDIA meet. RLD to contest 12 LS seats in UP, preps underway. MLAs meet UP CM for development work, no speculation. BJP outreach to RLD due to recent electoral losses.

The Hindu

Lokesh promises lift irrigation project for Pedakurapadu constituency

Assuring adequate supply of drinking and irrigation water to the people of Pedakurapadu Assembly constituency, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary N. Lokesh on August 10 (Thursday) laid a stone, symbolising his promise to construct a lift irrigation scheme, if his party is voted to power in 2024 elections.

The Hindu

Roymon of Pulpally wins best farmer award in Kerala

Roymon K.A. (Wayanad) wins 2022 State-level Sibi Kallingal Memorial Karshakothama Award (₹2L); Mitraniketan K. Viswanathan Memorial Nelkathir Award (₹5L) to Aatumugham Aayirathi Anjooru Rajaramapuram Kainadikkayal Cherukara Kayal Paddy Producer Committee (Alappuzha); V.V. Raghavan Memorial Award (₹5L) to Krishi Bhavan, Alathur; Kalliassery Assembly constituency (organic farming, ₹5L); Raghunathan P. (Vannamada, Palakkad,…

The Hindu

State govt. committed to implementing five guarantees, says Minister

State govt committed to 5 guarantees promised in Assembly elections; ₹53,000 cr needed. 50 lakh women use govt buses free under Shakti scheme. 1.42 cr families enrolled for free electricity under Gruha Jyothi. BPL families get 5 kg rice & ₹170/month under Anna Bhagya. Plans to strengthen 4 transport corps,…

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