Congress urges Telangana Governor not to induct BRS MLC into Cabinet Congress VP urges Governor not to induct BRS MLC Mahender Reddy into Cabinet, citing it as unethical pre-election baiting. The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023
JD(S) leader Ayanur Manjunath joins Congress in Karnataka Ayanur Manjunath was in the BJP before joining the JD(S) on the eve of the Karnataka legislative Assembly polls in May 2023. He was a close aide of BJP veteran B.S. Yediyurappa. The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023
Multiple ticket aspirants may pose selection challenges for the Congress in Chhattisgarh Congress workers in Chhattisgarh apply in large #s for Assembly polls; CM Baghel says right candidate selection satisfies applicants; BJP has named 21 candidates, incl. one for Baghel's constituency; Congress party spokesperson says internal democracy in Congress, not in BJP. #Democracy #Chhattisgarh The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
Irish ‘liked to roll pitch in their favour’ in intergovernmental conferences Declassified state papers reveal behind-the-scenes preparations for a meeting between the Irish and UK governments in 1998. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
Manipur Chief Minister, BJP State president to meet Amit Shah Manipur CM N. Biren Singh to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday ahead of the State Assembly session on August 29. The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
BJP is playing ‘dirty tricks’ to intimidate and rattle us: Congress on ED raids in Chhattisgarh Congress accuses the BJP of deploying its "dirtiest tricks to intimidate and rattle" the party ahead of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections. The ED conducted searches at the premises of Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s personal staff. The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
CPI(M) sees Congress-BJP-corporate media plot to tarnish party leaders, govt. CPI(M) senses plot by Central agencies, right-wing forces, corporate media to cast LDF govt in bad light ahead of Puthupally bypoll. It defends Moideen, CM, Speaker against personalised attacks. CPI(M) confident of weathering campaign, citing its victory in 2021 Assembly polls. Congress, BJP undeterred, continue to accuse govt. The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
Delimitation saga: Wards reduced to 225 ahead of BBMP polls The Karnataka government has put out a draft of the new delimited 225 wards with their names, boundaries, and printed maps, in Bengaluru’s civic body, calling for objections from the public. Repeated demands to publish digital interactive maps of the proposed wards and to allow objections to be filed online… The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
CEO to deploy a range of software applications for effective conduct of coming Assembly polls CEO to deploy a range of software applications for effective conduct of coming Assembly polls The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
Explained | The proposed reservations for Kashmiri migrants, PoJK refugees in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Read about the J&K Reorganisation Amendment Bill which seeks to reserve three seats in the Legislative Assembly for Kashmiri migrants and displaced persons from PoJK. The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
Two days since BRS list, it is still slim pickings for Congress and BJP, out to lure disgruntled MLAs BRS sources maintain that K. Chandrashekhar Rao had conducted an elaborate exercise while finalising the candidates, preferring to retain a majority of the sitting legislators. The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
Distraught Rajaiah breaks down, says he will abide by KCR’s decision Emotional scenes were witnessed in Station Ghanpur of Jangaon district as sitting BRS MLA Thatikonda Rajaiah broke down in front of his supporters after being denied party ticket from Station Ghanpur Assembly constituency by the BRS leadership for the upcoming Assembly polls. The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
Morning Digest | Food prices to cool soon, says FinMin; Piyush Goyal cautions protesting onion farmers against ‘political opponents’, and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
How the Tamil Nadu Assembly dealt with the March 25, 1989 event How the Tamil Nadu Assembly dealt with the March 25, 1989 event The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 BRS releases list of 115 candidates for Assembly polls due later this year BRS announces 115 candidates for Assembly polls; CM to contest from two seats. CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao to contest from Gajwel and Kamareddy. No alliance with Left parties. Sitting MLA from Vemulawada not considered due to nationality issue. BRS to sweep all 29 seats in Hyderabad and erstwhile Rangareddy districts.…
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 Left parties criticise KCR for ‘unilaterally’ announcing candidates for forthcoming Assembly elections Left parties criticise KCR for 'unilaterally' announcing candidates; assert BRS will lose 4-5% votes & play key role in elections. They recall how Left supported BRS in Munugode bypoll & asked for reasonable seats in alliance. Suspect change in BRS' political approach.
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 Congress will conduct caste census in Madhya Pradesh after winning Assembly polls: Kharge The Congress will conduct a caste census in Madhya Pradesh after winning the Assembly polls and establish a university in the name of Sant Ravidas, said party president Mallikarjun Kharge
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 Manipur Governor summons Assembly session on August 29 Manipur Cabinet, chaired by CM N. Biren Singh, has decided to hold the monsoon session of the Assembly on Aug 29. This is the third such decision since July-end. Governor Anusuiya Uikey requested to convene session on July 29 & Aug 4. Notification expected soon. 10 Kuki MLAs may not…
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 KCR’s announcement of candidates for Assembly polls comes as shocker to Left parties Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president and Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s announcement of party candidates for 115 out of the 119 Assembly constituencies in the State has come as a shocker to the two Left parties — the CPI and the CPI (Marxist). The two parties, which entered into…
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 Assam BJP caught in cold war between senior and junior leaders At least two Bharatiya Janata Party legislators in Assam, one of them a minister in the Sarbananda Sonowal government from 2016-2021, have voiced their concerns over the treatment being meted out to senior BJP leaders. Their resentment followed the resignation of former MP Rajen Gohain as the chairman of the Assam…
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 Will oppose Uniform Civil Code Bill, says Jagan YSR Congress opposes UCC; TDP yet to form opinion. YSR Congress had also opposed triple talaq Bill. YSR Congress' opposition dictated by State politics, minority voters favouring them in Assembly elections. TDP waiting for govt to place draft law in public domain.
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 Draft electoral rolls published for all 15 constituencies in Hyderabad Draft electoral rolls for 2023 in Hyderabad district have been published by the EROs of all 15 Assembly constituencies. Total electors are 43,00,989, including 22,09,972 men, 20,90,727 women, and 290 third gender. Voters can verify their names and polling stations in the rolls and submit claims/objections before Sept 19.
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 Enlightened people of Telangana will oust BRS, end ‘Naya Razakar regime’: Kishan Reddy BJP State president G Kishan Reddy said people of Telangana will oust ruling BRS in Assembly elections to end 'Naya Razakar regime.' He lauded former Nirmal MLA A. Maheshwar Reddy for spearheading people's movement against draft master plan. Kishan Reddy alleged BRS regime brought plan to benefit leaders, jeopardising farmers'…
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 Deep in disarray: On the larger message from the Legislative Assembly of Manipur not being convened That the Legislative Assembly of Manipur was not convened on Monday, as recommended by the Council of Ministers, shows how grave the crisis is in the State
Capital & Main · Aug 21, 2023 California Is On the Verge of a World-Changing Climate Bill — But It’s in Trouble Emissions disclosure bill is testing the state’s climate resolve in the face of industry misinformation.