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BJP forms 26-member election management committee for M.P. Assembly polls

The Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has constituted a 26-member election management committee for the State Assembly polls. Five invited members are also included in the committee

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BJP will sweep Rajasthan Assembly election, says J.P. Nadda

In Rajasthan, BJP chief JP Nadda says the Congress lost people’s faith because of the rampant corruption and crimes against women.

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Dropping C.T. Ravi as BJP national general secretary sets off speculation on whether he may be picked to lead the party in Karnataka

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday rejigged its national team of office-bearers and C.T. Ravi, who was national general secretary of the party, has been dropped. With this, the sole representative from Karnataka is B.L. Santhosh, who holds the powerful post of national general secretary (Organisation).

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UCC aimed at dividing people on religious lines, says Riyas

‘BJP using UCC to reap political gains in Lok Sabha elections and Assembly polls in various States’

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Nomination of candidates for Council becomes contentious for Karnataka Congress

After a group of MLAs expressed their voice against “non-responsive” Ministers in the Karnataka government, the ruling Congress’ proposal to nominate M.R. Seetharam, former Minister; Mansoor Ali Khan, son of the former Union Minister K. Rahman Khan, and H.P. Sudham Das, former Enforcement Directorate officer, to the Legislative Council has…

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BJP gets into damage control mode, elevates Bandi as general secretary

Bharatiya Janata Party’s central leadership began ‘damage control’ exercise by elevating him as the national general secretary.

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Maharashtra Congress demands arrest of radical Hindutva leader Bhide for derogatory remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

The Maharashtra Congress on Friday sought the arrest of radical Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide, whose name was linked to the 2018 Bhima-Koregaon clashes, after the latter allegedly made a statement questioning the parentage of Mahatma Gandhi.

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BSP announces three candidates for Rajasthan Assembly election

The six BSP MLAs who emerged victorious in the 2018 Rajasthan Assembly election had merged en bloc with the ruling Congress in 2019. Though the merger was perceived as a politically astute move of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, one of these MLAs, Rajendra Gudha, has since been dismissed as a…

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Disquiet in Opposition over Sharad Pawar sharing stage with PM Modi

At a meeting of INDIA constituents in Parliament on Friday, many leaders flagged NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar’s scheduled event in Pune on August 1 where he will share the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Lokesh promises affordable power if TDP wins 2024 elections in Andhra Pradesh

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), if voted to power in Andhra Pradesh in 2024 Assembly elections, will bring in reforms to make power available at an affordable cost to consumers, its national general secretary Nara Lokesh has promised. “Power tariff, which was not hiked during the previous TDP regime, has…

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Jharkhand Assembly adjourned in chaos; Congress lifts suspension of three MLAs

Before the commencement of the monsoon session in Jharkhand, BJP legislators held a protest, holding placards with slogans about the State’s law-and-order situation.

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Thozhil Theeram to cover five more constituencies in Kozhikode

Five more Assembly constituencies have been selected for the implementation of the Thozhil Theeram employment generation project for educated youths from coastal areas of Kozhikode district.

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Ministers’ monthly salary is less than that of MLAs, Tamil Nadu Advocate- General tells Madras High Court

A Minister’s monthly salary is less than that of a Member of the Legislative Assembly and therefore arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji would actually be receiving more salary if he is removed from the Cabinet as demanded by a group of litigants, Advocate-General R. Shunmugasundaram argued before the Madras High Court

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After claiming internal reservation as BJP achievement in Karnataka, Union Minister says matter is sub-judice

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment A. Narayanaswamy made the startling claim in the Rajya Sabha when asked whether the Union Government is considering a constitutional amendment to allow Karnataka to provide internal reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs).

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Supreme Court gives no relief to Umar Ansari in hate speech case

The Supreme Court on July 28 refused to grant any relief to gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari’s younger son, Umar Ansari, in a hate speech case.

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Amid Opposition furore, Fadnavis assures those publishing ‘derogatory’ articles on Savitribai Phule will be taken to task

Following Opposition furore, Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday (June 27) assured the Legislative Assembly that those responsible for posting allegedly derogatory content against pioneering 19th century educationalist Savitribai Phule would be brought to book.

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West Bengal Assembly debates panchayat poll violence, BJP stages walkout

The Chief Minister in her address said that violence in the panchayat polls occurred at only seven places and 29 persons have lost their lives, which includes 14 in pre-poll violence and 15 on the day of polling.

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Congress looks to harvest votes with Krishak Nyay Yojana in M.P.

Congress to launch 'Krishak Nyay Yojana' in MP, offering loan waivers, free electricity, 12 hrs power supply & withdrawal of police cases against farmers. Scheme to benefit 37 lakh farmers & resume loan waiver scheme announced in 2018. BJP accused of harassing farmers & not providing enough relief.

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Centre moves Bill to nominate 2 Kashmiri migrants to J&K Assembly

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Wednesday tabled a Bill in the Lok Sabha to nominate two members from the “Kashmiri Migrants” community, who “migrated” when militancy was at its peak in the 1989-90, as members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.…

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Focus is now on AIADMK’s willingness to accommodate more allies

AIADMK-BJP alliance needs to rope in AMMK & MNM to win 16 LS seats in TN; AMMK can help in Virudhunagar & Tirunelveli, MNM in Coimbatore & South Chennai.

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Vanama seeks verdict suspension, HC reserves orders

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‘Zero hour‘ of Assembly cannot be telecast live unless all party leaders give an assurance to stick to the subject, HC told

Assembly Speaker M. Appavu opines that zero hour can't be telecast live unless all party leaders assure only relevant topics discussed. A-G, Assembly Secretary, & AIADMK Chief Whip submitted counter-affidavits. Rule 119 allows Speaker to expunge certain words. Live telecast of 1st hour & important resolutions already in place. Edited…

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Lokesh promises daily supply of safe drinking water to Ongole of Andhra Pradesh

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary N. Lokesh has promised safe drinking water to Ongole on a daily basis if his party is voted to power in the 2024 Assembly elections. Addressing a public meeting during his ‘Yuva Galam‘ padayatra here on July 26 (Wednesday) night, Mr. Lokesh noted…

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₹37 crore sanctioned under Kuttanad package

Admin. sanction granted for 41 projects worth ₹37 cr under 2nd Kuttanad package in 12 Assembly constituencies of Alappuzha & Kottayam districts. Projects focus on Water Resources, Agriculture, Fisheries & Tourism to increase productivity, restore Vembanad Lake & improve living conditions.

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Which are the 26 parties in the INDIA combine, the face of Opposition unity for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls?

A total of 26 parties are now part of the Opposition INDIA combine. We explore each of these parties and examine their standing in Parliament.

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