Kerala Feeds distribute m-cups to school students in Cherthala KFL is giving m-cups to 20,000 students of the 13-17 age group in select government schools in 10 Assembly constituencies in the State. The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
Will BJP-JD(S) alliance help counter Congress surge in Old Mysore region? BJP-JD(S) alliance in Old Mysore region to counter Congress' surge. Tie-up to benefit both parties, but seat-sharing tricky. Congress' guarantee schemes & Rahul Gandhi's popularity may help it retain Vokkaliga vote. BJP may use emotional issues to gain support. The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
Puthuppally bypoll defeat to mark CPI(M)‘s end in Kerala: Satheesan The Puthuppally bypoll defeat will mark the beginning of the end of the CPI(M) in Kerala, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has claimed. The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
Local bodies to get direct registration access for KFON beneficiary registration Under the project, 14,000 BPL households, spread across the 140 Assembly constituencies, will get connections in the first phase The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
News Analysis | Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest: A knee-jerk reaction or a planned strategy? The sudden arrest of TDP national president Chandrababu Naidu appears to have set the stage for a showdown between the TDP and ruling party YSR Congress, for the General and Assembly elections in 2024. The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
AAP announces 10 candidates each for Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh Aam Aadmi Party has decided to strike out alone in the upcoming Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh by announcing ten candidates each for the two States. The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Opposition parties in Odisha enter poll mode as BJD lays groundwork for Assembly election BJD laying roadmap for strengthening party organisation, sparking buzz of early polls. BJP & Congress entering poll mode, BJD taking out padayatra & identifying beneficiaries of govt schemes. Govt distributing land records & giving fillip to Mission Shakti. BJP attacking govt policies & preparing 108-point 'chargesheet'. Congress starting door-to-door campaign… The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
New Jersey leaders agree with U.S. that veterans homes need to be fixed, but how isn't clear New Jersey’s leaders appear to agree with Justice Department findings that state-run veterans homes failed residents during COVID-19 and continue to violate their constitutional rights, but there’s little clarity on how exactly they’ll address the issues The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Cross-party calls for investigation into deputy mayor Shirley Rodrigues are refused The calls for a probe into Ms Rodrigues’ conduct came from Tory and Lib Dem politicians Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
One nation, many elections: On the seven by-elections, their political signals The bypolls in seven Assembly segments in six States across the country have thrown up mixed political signals The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
It’s a political and moral defeat for BJP in Ghosi, says SP SP's Sudhakar Singh wins Ghosi bypoll in UP by 42,759 votes; BJP says result due to local factors, SP terms it a moral defeat & indication of 2024 LS polls. SP's victory signals local anti-incumbency and hints at Rajbhars not voting one-sided. SP's win a setback for BJP-led NDA in… The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Cong. perceives a clear path to victory in future elections following UDF triumph in bypoll UDF: buoyed by win in Puthuppally by-poll, sees clear path to victory in 2024 LS elections. CPI(M) failed to get convincing lead in any booth/panchayat. Voters admonished govt for corruption, failed to curb food inflation & hiked fuel/power/water charges. UDF's win likely to resonate in 2024 LS campaign. The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
INDIA wins four seats, BJP three in Assembly bypolls INDIA bloc of Opposition parties wins four seats in first bypolls; BJP wins three. TMC, CPI(M) and JMM win one each. BJP retains Bageshwar and Dhanpur, wrests Boxanagar from CPI(M). SP wins Ghosi, JMM retains Dumri. Congress-UDF wins Puthuppally, TMC wins Dhupguri. BJP, INDIA bloc evenly divided; BJP loses Dhupguri… The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
JD(S) sees alliance as move to ‘protect’ party The proposed Janata Dal (Secular)-BJP alliance for the ensuing Lok Sabha polls is being viewed by the regional party, which received a drubbing in the Assembly elections, more as a hedging tactic against the Congress’s aggressive posture and to protect its flock from being poached. The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Reason · Sep 8, 2023 California Lawmakers Approve Bill Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms Plus: The Biden administration weighs a "remain in Texas" policy, California slowly but surely reforms its housing-killing environmental review law, and more...
Dynamite News · Sep 8, 2023 "Victory of INDIA bloc": Akhilesh Yadav after SP candidate nears win in Ghosi bypoll Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday congratulated his party candidate Sudhakar Singh, who is leading in Ghosi Assembly bypolls by a huge margin, saying that this is a "victory" of the INDIA bloc and that it will continue in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023 The Lones: popular in their constituency but disliked outside Mohammad Akbar Lone, 75, is a senior NC MP and former MLA in Sonawari, Kashmir. His brusque remarks & uncouth behaviour have caused controversies, but he remains popular in his constituency. His son, Hilal, was arrested under UAPA for a speech during DDC elections. Despite controversies, the Lones remain popular…
The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023 UDF demonstrates its might in Puthuppally, registers landslide victory UDF wins Puthuppally bypoll by landslide; Chandy Oommen bags 80,144 votes, trounces LDF's Jaick C. Thomas by 37,719 votes. UDF's victory marks 3rd successive defeat for Thomas. NDA's vote share drops to 5%. Sympathy wave & anti-incumbency against LDF led to UDF's win.
The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023 BJP will forge alliance with JD(S) for LS polls: Yediyurappa BJP veteran B.S. Yediyurappa expects the proposed alliance between BJP and JD(S) to win 25 to 26 Lok Sabha seats of the total 28 in Karnataka.
The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023 Congress workers take out victory laps across Kerala to celebrate Puthupally by-election win Congress workers celebrate Chandy Oommen's by-election win in Puthupally. KPCC president Sudhakaran says UDF's victories in Thrikkakara and Puthupally bypolls, and local body polls, paint ominous picture for CPI(M)
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 California lawmakers approve new tax for guns and ammunition to pay for school safety improvements California lawmakers have voted to raise taxes on guns and ammunition sales in the state
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The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023 Speculations on JD(S)-BJP alliance gain steam after Deve Gowda’s trip to Delhi Speculation about a possible BJP-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha elections has gained steam after the return of the former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda from a trip to Delhi recently.
Capital & Main · Sep 7, 2023 Fossil Fuel Interests Turn Up Heat Against California Climate Bill Industry lobbyists targeting legislators with “myth after myth” to stop emissions disclosure bill, says key environmental group.
The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023 Forum for Good Governance seeks revised SOP for forthcoming Assembly elections in Telangana FGG requests ECI to issue revised SOP for Telangana elections, including limits on carrying cash, making political functionary/candidate an accused in cases of distribution of money/liquor, ban on sale of liquor from notification of election and ministers not combining official visits with electioneering.