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Parliament Session Day-2: Oppn protest continues on Manipur, demands PM's statement; Lok Sabha adjourned till July 24

The government, in principle, has agreed to discuss the matter in Lok Sabha under Rule 193 and in Rajya Sabha under Rule 176. Read further on Dynamite News

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The real price of tomato farming

Tomato traders from across India flock to Kolar, Karnataka. Prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, with a 15 kg box selling for ₹2,200. Farmers are suffering losses due to leaf curl disease, with yields reduced by 30-40%. Input costs have also increased, leading to further losses. The Union govt. and…

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A lot in a name: On INDIA and the BJP

The realisation among the Opposition parties that there is a larger political battle to fight against the Bharatiya Janata Party is the strength of the INDIA coalition right now

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Protesting against the Delhi Services Bill, Opposition MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha business advisory committee meet

The government said it would allot two hours to discussion on the Bill. At this point, AAP Rajya Sabha leader Sanjay Singh vehemently opposed the introduction of the Bill, pointing out that the matter is already in front of a five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court. The Opposition also insisted…

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Questioning ‘timing’ of viral video, BJP accuses Opposition of avoiding discussion on Manipur

Accusing the Opposition of disrupting Parliament and not allowing a discussion on the situation in Manipur, the BJP on Thursday said that the surfacing of a viral video — which showed two women in the State being stripped and paraded naked — on the eve of Parliament’s monsoon session was “surrounded…

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State BJP will know its real strength in LS polls as Cong. is sure to win minimum of 20 seats: CM

CM Siddaramaiah says BJP heavily dependent on Modi, Congress bound to win 20 of 28 LS seats in Karnataka. Ridicules BJP for delay in appointing Leader of Opposition, calls it political bankruptcy & insult to democracy. Accuses BJP of unruly behaviour & boycotting session.

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BJP, JD(S) complain to Governor against ‘misuse of IAS officers’; Speaker meets him on expulsion

BJP, JD(S) lodge complaint with Governor against alleged misuse of IAS officers for political event. BJP alleges misuse of Constitutional norms, demands explanation from CM Siddaramaiah. Assembly passes resolution suspending 10 MLAs for "indecent and disrespectful conduct". BJP and JD(S) boycott proceedings, protest at Vidhana Soudha. BJP, JD(S) lodge complaint…

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Explained: What to expect this monsoon session of Parliament

Manipur is reeling under continued ethnic violence, the BJP has renewed its push for the Uniform Civil Code, and 26 opposition parties have united under the banner of INDIA to take on the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha poll. All this as the Parliament commences its monsoon session.

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First day of Monsoon Session a washout

The Parliament failed to function on the first day of the monsoon session, with the Opposition remaining adamant that the first order of business should be a debate on the violence in Manipur with a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Summary revision of electoral rolls in Prakasam district from July 21: Collector

Prakasam district to conduct month-long summary revision of electoral rolls from July 21. Final publication of roll on Jan 5, 2024. House-to-house survey by booth-level officers with new mobile app. Focus on enrolling youth, tribal groups & women. All above 18 enrolled as voters, 17 as 'prospective voters'. Special drive…

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Morning Digest | Opposition demands debate on Manipur in Parliament; police promise arrests after Manipur sexual violence video emerges, and more

Morning Digest, July 20, 2023 | Opposition demands debate on Manipur; police promise arrests in sexual violence case; Putin won't travel to BRICS summit; SC to list pleas to criminalise marital rape; Nitish denies being upset; BJP bets on small parties, and more

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Uddhav Thackeray meets Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray met former ally and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar at Vidhan Bhavan, their first encounter since Pawar's split from NCP. Thackeray also attended a key Opposition meeting in Bengaluru. He congratulated Pawar and asked him to continue his efforts for the State.

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Opposition outraged by Manipur viral video

Outrage over two Kuki women paraded naked in Manipur. Union Minister Smriti Irani spoke to CM N. Biren Singh, who assured justice. Opposition leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi & Arvind Kejriwal, slammed govt for its silence. CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury called it "barbarism".

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Corruption outside, vendetta inside

DMK faces crises as ED targets Ministers in the Stalin Cabinet

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Opposition demands debate on Manipur

Opposition parties demand PM Modi to answer debate on Manipur ethnic violence. Government willing to discuss issues permitted under rules. BRS, IUML raise questions on UCC. Opposition seeks debate on inflation, govt likely to concede.

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Show of strength: On the NDA and its coalition versus the Opposition

The point being made is that the Bharatiya Janata Party under Narendra Modi, despite its position of strength, is eager to have a broad coalition

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BJP is indulging in “goondaism” out of frustration: CM

CM Siddaramaiah defends suspending BJP MLAs, says they're jealous of Congress' progress & indulging in goondaism. BJP anti-oppressed, anti-poor & opposed to democracy & Constitution. Refers to delay in appointing Leader of Opposition & allegations of IAS officers being reduced to clerks.

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Deputing IAS officers for political meet leads to chaos in both Houses

BJP protests over deputing IAS officers to receive political leaders at Opposition meet in Bengaluru. Unruly scenes in both Houses with BJP members tearing papers and throwing them at Deputy Speaker. Speaker U.T. Khader allows five Bills to be passed amidst protest and chaos. BJP submits notice to Assembly Secretary…

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Nitish Kumar denies being upset at not getting INDIA post

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also denied that he had objected to the name of the new Opposition alliance — the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) — hitting out at BJP Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Modi for spreading such rumours.

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Parliament's Monsoon session from Thursday; Manipur situation, Delhi ordinance set to dominate proceedings

The situation in Manipur and the Delhi services ordinance are set to dominate the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning Thursday with the Opposition gearing up to raise these issues to corner the government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: CCB busts terror module in Bengaluru, recovers firearms, and more

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11 parties with 91 MPs remain on fence as BJP, Congress sew up alliances

11 parties stay neutral in high-stakes upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. YSR Congress, BJD, BRS, BSP, AIMIM, TDP, SAD, AIUDF, JD(S), RLP & SAD(M) not part of either of the coalitions — INDIA or NDA

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‘Battle to save the idea of India’: Front pages today on the Opposition’s new alliance

It’s going to be INDIA versus Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha poll next year.

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Morning Digest | Opposition parties resolve to conduct caste census; PM Modi says coalitions of ‘negativity’ never successful, and more

Morning Digest, July 19, 2023 | NDA coalition of contributions, not compulsion; INDIA to conduct caste census; govt opts for scenario-based targets for exports; India-Russia JV deal back on track; and more

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