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Bankipur bypoll: Prashant Kishor accuses Bihar Police of detaining supporters at BJP's behest

Prashant Kishor alleged Bihar Police detained his supporters before the Bankipur by-election. He accused the ruling BJP of using police to influence the crucial electoral contest. Kishor claimed over sixteen supporters were taken into custody without formal records. He stated the BJP feared defeat and devised a plan to hold…

The Economic Times

Voting underway for bypolls in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat; BJP, RJD exude confidence in Bankipur

Voting commenced for by-elections in Bihar's Bankipur and Madhya Pradesh's Datia constituencies. Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly seat also saw polling begin on Thursday. The counting of votes for all three by-elections is scheduled for August 3. BJP leaders expressed confidence in securing victories in these crucial contests. Opposition parties also voiced…

The Economic Times

Ministers urged to give TfL final say on driverless taxis as London rollout looms

Chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee says the government has ‘stepped in on London’s devolved powers’

Evening Standard

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Netanyahu Rejects NYC Mayor Mamdani Arrest Threats Ahead of Historic September United Nations Assembly Visit

Netanyahu says he will address the UN in September despite New York Mayor Mamdani's arrest push, as legal experts confirm the city has no power to detain him.

International Business Times UK

AIADMK MLAs disqualification: Chief Palaniswami, former legislators asked to appear before TN Speaker

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami and four former legislators face a disqualification hearing. The four MLAs quit AIADMK and joined the ruling TVK party after winning elections. Assembly Speaker J C D Prabhakar summoned them to explain their actions on July thirtieth. Palaniswami sought action against them under anti-defection laws…

The Economic Times

Will table audit report on corruption during DMK regime, says TN Finance Minister

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson said the TVK government will table an audit report during the Budget session alleging corruption and "party fund" irregularities under the previous DMK regime. He also reiterated the government's commitment to abolishing NEET.

The Economic Times

ACT needs a bigger Assembly and it'd be cheaper than adding a local council: review

A bigger Assembly is 'more cost-effective' than local councils.

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Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety' and a lesson on whether to choose freedom or control

A statement that Benjamin Franklin said on a specific issue became a memorable quote over the years. The founding father of America wrote a letter on behalf of the Pennsylvania Assembly to the colony's governor in 1755. It was meant to be an economic and political statement about tax sovereignty.…

The Times of India

DCs will be held accountable for question paper leak henceforth: CM D K Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned district Deputy Commissioners about exam paper leaks. He mandated CCTV cameras and enhanced security for all recruitment examination processes. Officials must ensure public administration efficiency and address citizen issues proactively. Groundwater work irregularities will be curbed with mandatory video and GPS documentation. Cabinet…

The Economic Times

Bengal govt tables 28 pending CAG reports, accuses TMC of 'constitutional lapse'

West Bengal's BJP government tabled twenty-eight pending CAG reports in the Assembly. The Finance Minister cited a constitutional lapse by the previous TMC government. A special session will convene to discuss the reports' findings and state finances. These reports cover various departments and sectors, detailing financial accounts and audits. The…

The Economic Times

A $200k soft landing? Why Yvette Berry should leave the Legislative Assembly

Why stepping down from the cabinet is not true accountability.

The Canberra Times

ACT Libs demand ministers, staff to tear up CFMEU cards

Chief Minister warned of opposition straying into 'McCarthyism'.

The Canberra Times

Ravneet Bittu resigns as Union MoS Railways after Rajya Sabha term ends

Ravneet Singh Bittu has officially stepped down as the Union Minister of State for Railways after completing his Rajya Sabha tenure on June 21. Having previously served as a Congress MP in the Lok Sabha across three terms, Bittu transitioned to the BJP in 2024 ahead of the General Election.

The Economic Times

BJP alleges irregularities in Abhishek Banerjee's 'Sebashray' medical camps, CM Suvendu Adhikari to respond on Saturday

Serious irregularities at Abhishek Banerjee's medical camps were raised in the West Bengal Assembly. BJP MLA Debanshu Panda alleged medical negligence and buried medicines at these camps. He also claimed playgrounds were occupied, impacting children's access to play areas. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shankar Ghosh assured the Assembly that the Chief…

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Delhi Assembly, Secretariat, Army school get hoax bomb threat

Delhi Assembly, Secretariat, and an Army Public School received bomb threats on Friday. Authorities intensified security measures across the national capital after the alarming calls. Teams were immediately dispatched to the three locations to investigate the threats. After thorough checks, the bomb disposal squad declared all threats as a hoax.…

Reason

California's Prison Reform Experiment Worked. The State's Crime Rate Has Fallen by 27% in 15 Years.

Facts don't care about the GOP's "crime wave" feelings.

Radio France Internationale

France’s emergency agriculture bill passed, amid divisions over pesticides

France’s National Assembly has approved an emergency agriculture bill after a tense overnight debate, clearing the way for the possible temporary return of two pesticides banned in the country but still authorised elsewhere in the European Union.

The Economic Times

Mamata Banerjee says she is ready to join CJP protest in Delhi, attacks PM Modi over police action

Mamata Banerjee intensified her attack on the central government regarding student protests. She alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi drove away as protesters neared Parliament. The Former West Bengal Chief Minister also criticized the Centre's COVID-19 pandemic handling. She claimed any probe into pandemic issues would implicate the Prime Minister. Banerjee…

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"Ask DMK why they are doing flip-flop": Congress' Karti Chidambaram on party's stand on delimitation bill

"You have to ask the DMK for its reasons why they are doing a flip-flop. In my opinion, they are being enticed with this One Nation One Election. They are in a little bit of urgency to have another election. But all I can tell you is if the DMK…

The Independent UK

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex offence convictions

The 63-year-old was convicted of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape, last month

The Economic Times

Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Preliminary talks on, list to be finalised soon, says Jarkiholi

Preliminary discussions for Karnataka's cabinet expansion have begun. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah met party leadership regarding the expansion. The Congress high command will finalize the list of candidates soon. All 20 vacancies are expected to be filled before the assembly session. Selections will consider caste, religion, region,…

Radio France Internationale

French parliament passes assisted dying law after years of wrangling

France's National Assembly has given its definitive backing to legislation granting terminally ill adults the right to end their lives with medical assistance, bringing to a close a protracted and often fraught political battle.

Ballotpedia

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #214

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

Evening Standard

How red tape is blocking 320,000 new London homes

Challenge of extending properties is holding back the creation of extra dwellings during a housing shortage, London Assembly warned

The Economic Times

Loyalist Madan Mitra crosses over to rebel camp in fresh blow to Mamata Banerjee's TMC faction

Senior Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra has resigned from the party. He joined a breakaway faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee. This move marks a significant setback for the Trinamool Congress. Mitra was recently appointed the party's Chief Whip in the assembly. His departure is expected to intensify political realignments in…

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