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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

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

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). 

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Vanama seeks verdict suspension, HC reserves orders

Vanama seeks verdict suspension, HC reserves orders

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

‘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…

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

₹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.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Legislature

As of July 23, members of the New York State Legislature, which includes the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate, have passed nine bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year.

Ballotpedia · Jul 26, 2023