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Former New York comptroller Alan Hevesi, tarnished by public scandals, dies at 83

Former New York state comptroller Alan Hevesi has died

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

In Rajasthan, a manifesto from the people and for the people

A “people’s manifesto” released by civil rights groups ahead of the upcoming Assembly election in Rajasthan has called upon political parties to give the highest priority to citizens’ democratic rights.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

A tall leader who spent his college days in jail fighting British rule

Annamalai Univ. students' 1941 uprising against British rule had impact in Madurai. A.K. Gopalan sent message to N. Sankaraiah to organise protest. Police arrested Narayanasamy & Sankaraiah, who later emerged as a leader of the communist movement. He likened freedom movement to a river & was jailed 8 yrs. He…

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

In Wisconsin, old fashioneds come with brandy. Lawmakers want to make it somewhat official

In Wisconsin, the old fashioned cocktail comes with brandy, not bourbon

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Rajasthan Assembly polls: Know the numbers from previous elections

Rajasthan, the largest state in the country in terms of area, is heading for Assembly elections on November 25 where 5.26 crore voters will go for polling to decide the next government in the state.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of Nov. 5, Ballotpedia has tracked 197 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 197, Ballotpedia tracked two from Oct. 30-Nov. 5. Democrats sponsored the two bills. The bills are below:   

Ballotpedia · Nov 9, 2023

Amid paper leak issue, Rajasthan Congress chief put to test on home turf

Maharia, the BJP candidate for the Rajasthan Assembly election, knew where to hit during the ongoing controversy over the government recruitment exam paper leaks.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Vasundhara Raje confidant Yunus Khan springs surprise by contesting as Independent

Yunus Khan, has sprung a surprise with his decision to contest the Rajasthan Assembly election

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Voting to be held again in one polling station in Mizoram’s Aizawl South-III constituency on technical grounds

EC directs repoll in Aizawl South-III's Muallungthu polling station on Fri. 1,084 electors, incl. 548 female voters, eligible to vote 7am-4pm. 77% of 8.57 lakh electors voted in Mizoram Assembly elections on Tues; final reports awaited.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

In SC, NGO accuses A.P. govt. of ‘interference’ in preparation of electoral roll

The petition said the State had issued a government order on June 22, 2019 to appoint “village volunteers”.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023