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Delays, debt and distress in West Bengal

The delay in payment of wages has pushed MGNREGS workers in West Bengal to the brink. Shiv Sahay Singh reports on the allegations of corruption against the State government, the Centre’s reluctance in releasing payments, and the plight of the workers caught in this tussle

The Hindu

DD News show brings anti-Muslim and pro-BJP flavours of private TV channels to state broadcaster

“Doordarshan is committed to providing quality content. And several steps have been taken for the creation and acquisition of high quality programmes,” Anurag Thakur, union minister for information and broadcasting, told the Rajya Sabha earlier this month in response to a question by Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut. “According to BARC…

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Ex-MP Mudduhanume Gowda to quit Congress

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Rajya Sabha bypoll to fill seat vacated by Manik Saha on September 22

The counting of votes will take place on September 22 itself a hour after the conclusion of polling.

The Hindu

Ghulam Nabi Azad | A loyalist-turned-rebel

The former J&K CM had been a close associate of the Gandhis until recently

The Hindu

Will launch new party soon, first unit in J&K in view of impending polls, says Ghulam Nabi Azad

Refusing to be dragged into any discussion over his resignation, Mr. Azad said, "I have thought about this decision for long and there is no going back."

The Hindu

Modi govt. widened the scope of PMLA and misuses it, says Kapil Sibal

Interpreting PMLA in the context of offences like cheating, murder or kidnapping leads to improper implementation, says senior advocate and Member of Rajya Sabha

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Andhra Pradesh: Names of eligible people being removed from voters’ list, alleges BJP

We have taken the issue to the notice of the CEC, says G.V.L. Narasimha Rao

The Hindu

How AAP seeks to turn CBI raid on Manish Sisodia into Kejriwal vs Modi in 2024

NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister (CM) Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) seems all set to take a plunge in a full-fledged manner in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. The party in office in Delhi and Punjab seeks to turn the raid by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on…

The Times of India

Sushil Modi seeks removal of Bihar's agri minister Sudhakar Singh from cabinet for his involvement in rice scam

PATNA: Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Modi on Sunday sought removal of Bihar’s new agricultural minister Sudhakar Singh from the state cabinet for his alleged involvement in the multi-crore rice scam.

The Times of India

In jolt to Congress, Anand Sharma does a Ghulam Nabi Azad by quitting key post

Action comes as Congress prepares for party president polls

The Hindu

Congress recalls Rajiv Gandhi’s ‘six landmark decisions’ that ‘transformed’ India

On the late former PM’s 78th birth anniversary, party credits him with ushering computer, telecom and software development era

The Hindu

Row over Lalu Prasad’s son-in-law attending official meet

BJP slams Mahagathbandhan government as Deputy CM Tejashwi’s aide too seen in a meeting

The Hindu

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad calls on Vice President

Congress leader had been a Rajya Sabha member and retired recently

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Two former Gujarat Congress leaders join BJP ahead of Assembly polls

State BJP chief C.R. Paatil welcomed Naresh Raval and former Raju Parmar into the party by offering them saffron scarves and caps.

The Hindu

In a system of asymmetrical federalism, India must remain a mosaic

Asymmetrical federalism will continue to have its relevance; various groups need to be accommodated and provided with a share in governance

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NL Interview: MP John Brittas on the disconnect between media and parliament

John Brittas is a Rajya Sabha MP from Kerala, representing the Communist Party of India Marxist. A journalist of 30 years, he is managing director of Kairali TV and has previously served as the media advisor to Kerala’s chief minister.

The Hindu

Will Harivansh remain Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman after JD(U)-BJP split?

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House Session curtailed on request of MPs, says Parliamentary Affairs Minister

Congress alleged that government had no agenda for session

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Entire Cuddalore district is declared a mine-affected area: Union Minister

Declaration made considering adverse impact of mining of lignite and other minerals by NLCIL, Prahlad Joshi informs Rajya Sabha

The Hindu

Monsoon session of Parliament extremely disappointing, government was in rush to curtail session: Congress

Party's chief whip in Rajya Sabha Jairam Ramesh said, "There was no enthusiasm or appetite on part of the government to get Bills passed. Normally the Opposition says the House should be adjourned but this time the government had no appetite to run the house".

The Times of India

Tale of two V-P farewells: PM Modi praised Venkaiah Naidu, mocked Hamid Ansari

NEW DELHI: The five-year term of M Venkaiah Naidu as vice-president and ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha on Monday came to an end with senior leaders heaping lavish praise on him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s generous compliments were also a reminder of the manner in which he had criticised Naidu’s…

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Letters to the Editor — August 9, 2022

The V-P election

The Hindu

New hopes: on the new Vice-President of India and parliamentary democracy

The Vice-President should forge better ties between the Opposition and the executive

The Times of India

LPG refill prices up 41% vs 203% rise in global rates since April 2020

NEW DELHI: The benchmark Saudi Contract Price for LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) rose by 203% from $236 per tonne to $725 per tonne between April 2020 and July 2022 but the price of 14.2 kg refills supplied to households for cooking increased 41.5% from Rs 744 to Rs 1,053 during…

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