The Latest Breaking News from Assembly

‘Saffron tsunami’, ‘sunset for the satraps’: Front pages on assembly results

The verdicts are in. 

Newslaundry · May 5

California Lawmakers Are Ignoring History by Boosting Pension Benefits as the State's Economy Teeters

After California made this same mistake in 1999, it took 12 years to dig out of the hole. Taxpayers footed the bill.

Reason · May 1

SP youth leader Pooja Shukla on women’s bill, SIR and battle for 2027

From student activist to a key political contender, Pooja Shukla has emerged as a prominent youth face of the Samajwadi Party. 

Newslaundry · Apr 24

What Could a Republican Governor Get Done in Deep-Blue California?

Experts say he would likely face a recall, but could still wield power through appointments, vetoes and regulatory boards.

Capital & Main · Apr 17

TV tonight: the final series of Hacks and death-defying Deborah

Debs is back from the dead and out for glory. Plus: Lenny Henry faces a tough grilling from the Assembly crew. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

Explained: What the Union government’s new delimitation bills change and why it matters

The Union government has unveiled a three-bill legislative package that could fundamentally reshape political representation in India. The package, comprising the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will be introduced during a Special Session of Parliament…

Newslaundry · Apr 15

Good Jobs Bill: Northern Ireland’s workers’ rights reforms could impact job creation and investment

In Northern Ireland, the newly introduced 'Good Jobs Bill' aims to fortify worker protections, particularly by prohibiting zero-hour contracts. However, this initiative has sparked fierce resistance from business executives, who express concerns about its potential to hinder job growth and deter investment. They call for a postponement to allow for…

The Times of India · Apr 13

Bomb Threat Emails Sent to Delhi Assembly Days After Security Breach

In a fresh security scare, the Delhi Legislative Assembly received two bomb threat emails on Monday, just days after a major breach at the complex raised serious concerns about safety protocols.

Whats Hot · Apr 13

‘We are Chitragupta of the Bengal SIR’: Meet the SABAR team tracking deleted voters

Earlier this month, a study by the Kolkata-based SABAR Institute uncovered an alarming disparity in West Bengal’s Nandigram constituency, where Muslims – who comprise 26 percent of the electorate – accounted for 95.5 percent of voter deletions across recent supplementary voter lists published by the Election Commission of India.

Newslaundry · Apr 12

Nicola Sturgeon opens up on arrest, divorce and ‘secret rendezvous’

The former Scottish first minister discussed her personal and professional life on STV’s The Assembly.

Evening Standard · Apr 9