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Exclusive: Venezuela, sick with hyperinflation, engages the ‘money doctor’ Steve Hanke for a dose of dollarization medicine

The Johns Hopkins professor has spent five decades traveling the world, fighting for the cause of sound money. He's taking on his biggest dragon yet.

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Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes organ donation Bill; Rs 1 lakh aid proposed for donor families

Andhra Pradesh passed the Human Organ Transplantation Amendment Bill-2026, proposing stricter penalties for illegal organ trade. The bill expands the definition of close relatives eligible for organ donation. Financial assistance for brain-dead organ donor families will increase significantly. Special personnel will coordinate organ donation processes in recognized hospitals. The government…

The Economic Times

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces 365 days maternity leave for third child to boost population growth

The Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister Vijay has extended maternity leave for women state government employees having a third child from 12 weeks to 365 days. Human Resources Management Minister D Sarathkumar announced the decision in the Assembly on Tuesday. The move aligns third-child maternity benefits with those…

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Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay announces official vehicles and allowances for MLAs to address public grievances

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced government vehicles and a monthly allowance for all MLAs. The state's medical insurance cover was also increased to twenty-five lakh rupees per annum. Seven government medical college hospitals will now provide services for transgender individuals. The procurement price of state-run Aavin milk…

The Economic Times

'Time to end it': Libs say cut unions out of ACT procurement system

The opposition says the Secure Local Jobs Code must go.

The Canberra Times

BJP reshuffle: Vinod Tawde, Satish Poonia, Tarun Chugh get BJP poll duties under Nitin Nabin

Nitin Nabin appointed new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat. Vinod Tawde will oversee Uttar Pradesh, while Satish Poonia takes charge of Punjab. Tarun Chugh has been appointed in-charge for Gujarat and will retain his national role. These appointments are effective immediately and reflect ongoing party restructuring. Further…

The Economic Times

Karunanidhi row: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay apologises in Assembly after DMK protest on honorific for ex-CM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay apologized in the Assembly for a minister's remarks. Forest Minister R V Ranjith Kumar omitted traditional honorifics when naming Karunanidhi. Opposition DMK members protested the breach of legislative decorum immediately. The Chief Minister intervened to defuse the rising tension and de-escalate the situation. Vijay…

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'Served Canberra well': no need to heed MP's self-government review call, ACT govt says

Lukewarm reaction to call for 'everything on the table' probe.

The Canberra Times

Robinson welcomes Sinn Féin ‘step back’ from powersharing warnings

Last month, Sinn Fein representative Conor Murphy indicated that powersharing government at Stormont was in a ‘precarious place’.

Evening Standard

ICAI to train Bengal MLAs on public finances, legislative oversight

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will host a workshop for West Bengal MLAs. This event focuses on public financial management and fiscal governance for legislators. Over two hundred newly elected members are expected to attend the training session. The Chief Minister and Assembly Speaker will grace the inaugural…

The Economic Times

Is it time for a radical rethink of the way the Assembly represents us?

Increasingly Canberrans don't know where to go when they have an issue.

The Canberra Times

'Canberrans deserve a straight answer': ACT's most inquisitive politician revealed

See our analysis of the question asked by your members.

The Canberra Times

Ashis Banerjee, former Bengal Dy Speaker, found hanging at TMC office

Former West Bengal Assembly deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee was found hanging at a party office. A purported suicide note was recovered from the office near his residence. Police have sent his body for post-mortem examination to ascertain the cause. Banerjee represented Rampurhat in the state Assembly for many years. Investigations…

The Economic Times

The Lights May Go Out in the City That Never Sleeps: Could a New Law Leave NYC in the Dark?

A proposed New York law would require certain outdoor lights to be shielded or switched off after 11 p.m. But Times Square, streetlights, airports, emergency services and other essential illumination would not disappear. The measure, called the Dark Skies Protection Act, would establish new rules for outdoor lighting across residential,…

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi, seeks permanent freeze on Lok Sabha strength at 543 seats

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to permanently fix Lok Sabha seats. He also requested women's reservation implementation without linking it to delimitation. Southern states fear reduced representation after the upcoming delimitation exercise. This exercise is based on updated census data and could expand the Lok Sabha.…

The Economic Times

West Bengal Chief Minister announces Rs 10 crore aid for flood-hit Assam

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced ten crore rupees assistance for flood-affected Assam. These funds will be disbursed from the Chief Minister's relief fund to aid the state. Seva kendras across all assembly constituencies will be named after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Assam's government will spend one thousand crore…

The Economic Times

Bengal Assembly passes twin Bills to raise Kolkata wards to 209, Howrah to 68

West Bengal Assembly approved legislation to increase civic body wards in Kolkata and Howrah. Elections for these municipal corporations are anticipated after the current festive season concludes. The government also announced a master plan for Howrah, focusing on infrastructure improvements. Financial assistance for Assam flood victims and increased medical allowances…

Evening Standard

Sinn Fein has no intentions of collapsing Stormont, John O’Dowd says

The Sinn Fein minister said his party had concerns about the behaviour of the DUP.

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Eight protesting AAP MLAs marshalled out of Delhi Assembly

Eight Aam Aadmi Party MLAs were marshalled out of the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday. They were demanding the resignation of Food Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa over alleged rice scam. The Speaker Vijender Gupta ordered their removal after disruptions and slogan shouting. PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh alleged one MLA threw…

The Economic Times

Jharkhand students’ protest: BJP calls 'statewide bandh' after Ranchi lathicharge; JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto hospitalised, JPSC-JSSC aspirants demand CBI probe

Jharkhand’s student agitation intensified after police used lathis, tear gas and water cannons during a Ranchi Assembly march by JPSC-JSSC aspirants. The BJP has called a statewide bandh against the action, while protesters demand cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam, a CBI probe into alleged irregularities and recruitment reforms.

The Economic Times

'Will face batons': JPSC-JSSC aspirants remain defiant after 3rd lathi charge outside Jharkhand Assembly

JPSC-JSSC aspirants protested alleged irregularities outside the Jharkhand Assembly. Police used lathi charges and tear gas to disperse the determined demonstrators. Protesters demanded a CBI probe and cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination. Student leaders vowed to continue their peaceful and constitutional agitation for rights. The government stated it had accepted…

The Economic Times

School Assembly Headlines August 10: Check latest India, international, business and sports news

School assembly news headlines for August 10 bring students the latest updates from India, international affairs, business and sports. The roundup covers major developments, important decisions, global events, economic updates and sporting achievements. These headlines will help students stay informed about current affairs, expand their general knowledge and understand key…

The Economic Times

AAP MLAs ride bicycles to Delhi Assembly to flag purchase of cycles at 'higher rate' by Delhi govt

AAP MLAs rode bicycles to the Delhi Assembly on Monday, alleging that the BJP-led Delhi government overpaid for bicycles distributed to girl students under the Vidya Vahini scheme. AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed the party bought similar bicycles for about Rs 4,200 each, compared with Rs 6,957 paid by the…

The Economic Times

Six AAP MLAs marshalled out of Delhi Assembly over ‘objectionable’ T-shirts

Six AAP MLAs were removed from the Delhi Assembly on Monday morning. This action followed their refusal to remove objectionable T-shirts worn inside the House. The Deputy Speaker objected to the attire, leading to the Speaker's decision. AAP MLAs then raised slogans about an alleged bicycle scam under the BJP…

The Economic Times

Jharkhand students protest: Ranchi prepares for march to state Assembly today

Student protesters will hold a ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march in Ranchi on Monday, demanding cancellation and CBI probes into JSSC-CGL and other exams over alleged recruitment irregularities. Security has been tightened, with razor fencing and restrictions near the Assembly. The state government has announced CID and ED probes, but students…

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