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Is Maharashtra’s new security law a blueprint to criminalise dissent?

The Maharashtra Assembly has passed the Maharashtra Public Security Bill, 2024 during the monsoon session, projecting it as a key measure to combat “urban Naxalism” and left-wing extremism. The bill will now move to the Legislative Council. Despite vocal opposition from civil society groups, it sailed through the Assembly with…

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The new leader of the Greens sits in the Senate. Why is that so unusual in Australian politics?

The 2025 federal election resulted in some unexpected outcomes, including the loss by the Greens Leader, Adam Bandt, of his seat in the House of Representatives. The new Greens leader is Senator Larissa Waters.

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What is the new abortion bill in NSW – and why is Tony Abbott trying to stop it?

A proposal to improve access to abortion services could soon become law. So what’s in the bill – and why has it caused heated debate?

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Another decisive Labor win in WA, but much remains at stake

The Roger Cook Labor government has been returned comfortably to government in Western Australia, securing a commanding, even if reduced, majority in the Legislative Assembly.

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Isle of Man Poised to Make History as First UK Territory to Legalise Assisted Dying

The Isle of Man is set to become the first UK territory to legalise assisted dying, with legislation nearing final approval in Tynwald.

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Labor likely to win WA election, but the campaign is exposing faultlines in the state’s politics

With Western Australia heading to the polls on March 8, the Cook Labor government will likely prove the exception to the rule that incumbency is a liability for contemporary governments.

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Maharashtra: State Legislature session to begin from March 3, budget on March 10

The Advisory Committee on Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Business met at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Activists, professors, legislators: who are the Hong Kong 47?

The group are at the centre of Hong Kong’s biggest national security trial and have been handed sentences of up to 10 years

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A right royal encounter for Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper

Greg Piper met King Charles III on the red carpet in Sydney.

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Lord's Prayer axing from parliament off the table

The Victorian government has walked away from an election pledge to work towards replacing the daily tradition of reciting the Lord's Prayer in parliament.

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Neither teachers nor students turn up in good numbers for special classes for failed SSLC students

In several districts, high school teachers’ associations have petitioned Deputy Directors of Public Instruction (DDPI) demanding a withdrawal of the order, issued on May 13, declaring special classes from May 15 to June 5. “We finished evaluation of answer sheets and were immediately rushed into election duty. It hasn’t even…

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Many Congress leaders vying for ticket to get elected to Legislative Council

As a dozen seats of the Legislative Council in Karnataka are falling vacant next month (June 17), senior and junior leaders of the Congress are vying for ticket to get elected to the Upper House of the State Legislature from the Legislative Assembly.

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LC election for South Teachers’ constituency: Marithibbe Gowda confident of winning for 5th time in a row

Marithibbe Gowda confident in securing fifth consecutive win in Legislative Council elections as Congress candidate in South Teachers’ constituency.

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Siddaramaiah dismisses BJP’s allegations of ‘infighting in Karnataka Congress’

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah refutes infighting allegations in Congress, confident about elections to Legislative Council.

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Legislative Council polls from South Teachers’ constituency: Cong. candidate to file nomination on May 14; confusion in JD(S), BJP ranks

Congress candidate Marithibbe Gowda prepares to file nomination papers as JD(S) and BJP face confusion over alliance candidate.

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‘Homecoming’ for Fadnavis rival as Eknath Khadse confirms return to BJP fold

Eknath Khadse confirms return to BJP ahead of Lok Sabha election after 40 years in politics.

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Congress fields Ayanur Manjunath to contest from South-West Graduate Constituency

Congress fields Ayanur Manjunath in Karnataka Legislative Council election from Shivamogga, aiming to break BJP's 42-year hold.

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Marithibbe Gowda joins Congress

A day after resigning from the membership of the Legislative Council, four-time MLC Marithibbe Gowda quit the JD(S) on Friday and joined the Congress in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

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Karnataka Governor refuses to sign Bill that allows imposing levy on temples earning over ₹10 lakh

Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot returns Karnataka temple bill, seeking clarification on amendments to religious institutions and charitable endowments act.

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Hong Kong Lawmakers Push For Controversial National Security Legislation

Hong Kong lawmakers debate a national security law to suppress dissent, raising concerns about eroding civil liberties and potential restrictions on reside...

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Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill passed

The State Legislative Assembly passed the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024, for the second time on Thursday. Later, it was passed in the Council, amidst protest by BJP members. It had been rejected by the combined Opposition in the Legislative Council last Friday. Now, the…

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Stand-off in Council between Congress and Opposition continues as another Bill is referred to select committee

In another stand-off between the ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) in this Budget session, the Legislative Council on Thursday referred the Karnataka Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to the select committee.

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Karnataka legislature pays tributes to deceased MLA Raja Venkatappa Naik

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Monday paid tributes to its member Raja Venkatappa Naik, who died in Bengaluru on Sunday after a brief illness. Tributes were paid in the Legislative Council too.

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Karnataka: Council rejects amendments to Endowments Act that sought to draw more from richer temples to provide for poorer temples, archakas

In a setback to the Congress government, the Legislative Council on Friday rejected amendments to Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1997, that sought to provide social security measures to over 40,000 archakas of Muzrai temples in the State, among other changes.

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Bill that helps developers secure additional FAR at a premium passed in Council amid BJP walkout

Karnataka Town and Country Planning Bill passed despite BJP opposition, new property tax regime introduced in Bengaluru.

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