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Amid rift with T.N. BJP unit, Edappadi Palaniswami to hold meeting with party functionaries on September 25

AIADMK has called for a meeting on Monday with its HQ functionaries, district secretaries, MPs and MLAs, chaired by Edappadi K. Palaniswami. This follows friction between AIADMK and BJP state president K Annamalai, with AIADMK declaring BJP is no longer its ally.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Women Reservation Bill: In 20 States & UTs less than 10% MLAs are female | Data

The BJP government introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill in the new Parliament House, and it was passed by the Lok Sabha on September 20, 2023. The bill proposes to reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for women. However, it can only be implemented after…

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Amethi Hospital to move Court against license revocation

The State health department this week suspended the Amethi hospital’s licence and put a halt on its OPD and emergency services following a probe into the death of a 22-year-old woman

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Muslim bodies seek Bidhuri’s disqualification for remarks against BSP MP Danish Ali

Muslim bodies call for disqualification of BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri for his slur-laden diatribe against BSP MP Kunwar Danish Ali. Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind & Welfare Party demand action for hate speech, citing it as a manifestation of extreme hatred for Muslims & violation of dignity of Parliamentarian.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

BJP president J.P. Nadda to visit Bihar on October 5

BJP President J.P. Nadda to visit Bihar on October 5 to celebrate 100th birth anniversary of Kailashpati Mishra, a founding member of the party. BJP plans to organise several events till Nov 3 to celebrate Mishra's anniv. BJP leaders assert they will win 30 out of 40 LS seats in…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

AIADMK delegation reports to Nadda on state of its ties with Tamil Nadu unit of BJP

AIADMK delegation met BJP's Nadda to brief him on ties with State unit. Delegation comprised former Ministers. AIADMK declared BJP no longer ally. BJP State president said no rift. Delegation conveyed to Nadda what they wanted, not waiting for response.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

No justification for delay in implementing Women’s Quota Bill: Rahul Gandhi

“Reservation for women can be implemented in the Parliament and State Assemblies today itself, but the BJP government wants to postpone it for 10 years,” Mr. Gandhi said.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Congress sees dichotomy in JD(S) continuing to partner in LDF govt.

The Congress on Saturday accused the Left Democratic Front of employing double standards by continuing to partner in the government with the Janata Dal (Secular) which has entered into a national alliance with the BJP. It pointed out that there is a dichotomy between the LDF’s professed stand against the…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Purandeswari demands CBI inquiry into sale of ‘cheap liquor’ in Andhra Pradesh

The Government of Andhra Pradesh is selling cheap liquor, which is leading to several health issues among the boozers, BJP A.P. chief Purandeswari says, and adds that she has written to the Ministry of Health to get the quality of liquor being sold in State verified. The Central government has…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

TIPRA calls for strike to press for ‘Greater Tipraland’ demand

TIPRA has called for a 12-hour general strike in areas of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) on September 30

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023