The Latest Breaking News from Assembly

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 · Jul 30

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 · Jul 27

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 · Jul 27

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 · Jul 25

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 · Jul 24

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

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.…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

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.

Reason · Jul 24

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.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 21

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 21