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Ministers’ monthly salary is less than that of MLAs, Tamil Nadu Advocate- General tells Madras High Court

A Minister’s monthly salary is less than that of a Member of the Legislative Assembly and therefore arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji would actually be receiving more salary if he is removed from the Cabinet as demanded by a group of litigants, Advocate-General R. Shunmugasundaram argued before the Madras High Court

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After claiming internal reservation as BJP achievement in Karnataka, Union Minister says matter is sub-judice

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment A. Narayanaswamy made the startling claim in the Rajya Sabha when asked whether the Union Government is considering a constitutional amendment to allow Karnataka to provide internal reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs).

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Supreme Court gives no relief to Umar Ansari in hate speech case

The Supreme Court on July 28 refused to grant any relief to gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari’s younger son, Umar Ansari, in a hate speech case.

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Amid Opposition furore, Fadnavis assures those publishing ‘derogatory’ articles on Savitribai Phule will be taken to task

Following Opposition furore, Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday (June 27) assured the Legislative Assembly that those responsible for posting allegedly derogatory content against pioneering 19th century educationalist Savitribai Phule would be brought to book.

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West Bengal Assembly debates panchayat poll violence, BJP stages walkout

The Chief Minister in her address said that violence in the panchayat polls occurred at only seven places and 29 persons have lost their lives, which includes 14 in pre-poll violence and 15 on the day of polling.

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Congress looks to harvest votes with Krishak Nyay Yojana in M.P.

Congress to launch 'Krishak Nyay Yojana' in MP, offering loan waivers, free electricity, 12 hrs power supply & withdrawal of police cases against farmers. Scheme to benefit 37 lakh farmers & resume loan waiver scheme announced in 2018. BJP accused of harassing farmers & not providing enough relief.

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Centre moves Bill to nominate 2 Kashmiri migrants to J&K Assembly

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Wednesday tabled a Bill in the Lok Sabha to nominate two members from the “Kashmiri Migrants” community, who “migrated” when militancy was at its peak in the 1989-90, as members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.…

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Focus is now on AIADMK’s willingness to accommodate more allies

AIADMK-BJP alliance needs to rope in AMMK & MNM to win 16 LS seats in TN; AMMK can help in Virudhunagar & Tirunelveli, MNM in Coimbatore & South Chennai.

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Vanama seeks verdict suspension, HC reserves orders

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‘Zero hour‘ of Assembly cannot be telecast live unless all party leaders give an assurance to stick to the subject, HC told

Assembly Speaker M. Appavu opines that zero hour can't be telecast live unless all party leaders assure only relevant topics discussed. A-G, Assembly Secretary, & AIADMK Chief Whip submitted counter-affidavits. Rule 119 allows Speaker to expunge certain words. Live telecast of 1st hour & important resolutions already in place. Edited…

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Lokesh promises daily supply of safe drinking water to Ongole of Andhra Pradesh

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary N. Lokesh has promised safe drinking water to Ongole on a daily basis if his party is voted to power in the 2024 Assembly elections. Addressing a public meeting during his ‘Yuva Galam‘ padayatra here on July 26 (Wednesday) night, Mr. Lokesh noted…

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₹37 crore sanctioned under Kuttanad package

Admin. sanction granted for 41 projects worth ₹37 cr under 2nd Kuttanad package in 12 Assembly constituencies of Alappuzha & Kottayam districts. Projects focus on Water Resources, Agriculture, Fisheries & Tourism to increase productivity, restore Vembanad Lake & improve living conditions.

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Which are the 26 parties in the INDIA combine, the face of Opposition unity for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls?

A total of 26 parties are now part of the Opposition INDIA combine. We explore each of these parties and examine their standing in Parliament.

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Election legislation roundup: New York State Legislature

As of July 23, members of the New York State Legislature, which includes the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate, have passed nine bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year.

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Governments need to work with common strategy on Stormont return – Varadkar

The Taoiseach also said he was hopeful that Stormont would return in the autumn.

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Survey finds Congress government’s guarantee schemes enjoy popular support among poor in Karnataka

73% of respondents in Eedina.com's survey found Karnataka's five guarantee schemes to be "people's rights" & 68% felt the need for such schemes. Half of all respondents & over half of women respondents said implementation of guarantee schemes should take priority. 43% found implementation effective, 43% not, & 15% felt…

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Jalagam Venkat Rao’s supporters celebrate High Court verdict

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Centre’s move to empower L-G to nominate members to Jammu & Kashmir Assembly draws flak

Centre's move to reserve seats for Kashmiri Pandits and PoK migrants in J&K Assembly draws flak from regional parties. PDP, NC and JKPC express concerns over L-G's power to nominate members, bypassing Council of Ministers. Move seen as attempt to gain veto powers and subvert democratic will.

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Kothagudem MLA Vanama’s election is void, Jalagam is MLA: HC

Telangana HC declares Vanama Venkateswara Rao's 2018 election as Kothagudem MLA void; Jalagam Venkat Rao declared elected candidate with effect from December 12, 2018. Judge imposes ₹5 lakh fine on Vanama for filing false affidavit and orders him to pay costs to petitioner.

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CPI(M)’s ‘victimisation’ of Chandy to be Congress talking point in Puthuppally byelection

Congress seeks to avenge Oommen Chandy's alleged political witch-hunt by CPI(M) in Puthuppally by-poll. Party has deputed veterans to boost Chandy Oommen's electoral chances, but faces organisational weakness & Orthodox-Jacobite feud. LDF convener says Congress' entreaty reflects fragility.

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BJP to move adjournment motions in Bengal Assembly against panchayat poll violence, atrocities on women

BJP to move two adjournment motions in West Bengal Assembly this week to discuss alleged violence during rural poll and atrocities against women. TMC claims allegations are "lies" and BJP wants Speaker to allow motions to debate issues. TMC to table motion on Manipur violence, BJP opposes. All parties united…

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Reception hall, basic amenities to be developed at 250 T.N. police stations

Tamil Nadu govt grants admin sanction to set up reception desk, basic amenities at 250 police stations. Cost of ₹10 crore. CM M.K. Stalin announced in Assembly. Each station to get waiting hall, drinking water facilities at ₹4 lakh each.

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Rohit Pawar stages protest in Maharashtra Assembly, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar expresses displeasure

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and rebel NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Monday expressed his dissatisfaction over the sit-in protest by his nephew and NCP (Sharad Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar on the premises of the Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai.

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Looking for allies in Andhra Pradesh

While the JSP and the BJP are already allies, the TDP may also join them

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‘Nitish Kumar the reason for both quitting and returning to NDA’

Chirag Paswan returns to NDA, to contest 2024 LS polls. He speaks of reasons for return, electoral prospects in Bihar and battle for CM's chair. He is locked in tussle over Hajipur LS seat with uncle, Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras, who heads rival faction.

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