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First-time MLA Kiran Singh Deo is the new Chhattisgarh BJP chief

In another surprising move, the Bharatiya Janata Party chose Jagdalpur MLA Kiran Singh Deo, a first-time legislator, as its State president for Chhattisgarh.

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BJP State unit hopeful of getting Central nod for constituting new office-bearers’ team

BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Thursday, said he is hopeful of getting clearance from Central leaders for constituting a new team of State office-bearers and preparatory plans ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

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Appoint a Supreme Court Judge as Chief Election Commissioner of India, TDP MP Galla Jayadev urges Centre

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Galla Jayadev has suggested that the Central government should consider appointing a Supreme Court Judge as the Chief Election Commissioner to strengthen the institution of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

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AILU condemns suspension of Opposition MPs en masse

The All India Lawyers Union (AILU) has condemned the suspension of Opposition MPs from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the winter session of the Parliament ahead of introducing three crucial Bills related to criminal laws. The union termed it as “undemocratic passing of new criminal law…

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DN Exclusive: Gujarat permeates with new spirit of change; MP CR Patil gives new edge to PM Modi's cleanliness campaign

To realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of “Clean India”, a unique and innovative experiment is being conducted in his state by Gujarat BJP State President and MP from Navsari Lok Sabha seat CR Patil. Under this campaign, Gujarat is being completely cleaned. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Opposition protests mass suspension of MPs, Kharge asks govt to 'behave democratically'

Opposition MPs protest suspension, march from Parliament to Vijay Chowk, demanding PM Modi speak on security breach issue.

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Ponmudy conviction | Higher Education portfolio in T.N. re-allocated to R.S. Rajakannappan

Tamil Nadu's Minister for Higher Education & Backward Classes Welfare, R.S. Rajakannappan, re-designated following conviction & sentencing of K. Ponmudy in a disproportionate assets case.

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Record breaking suspension of 143 MPs: Which States and parties affected most | Data

The ongoing winter session of Parliament witnessed a historic suspension of 143 Members of Parliament (MPs), with 97 from the Lok Sabha and 46 from the Rajya Sabha. The suspension, triggered by the Opposition’s demand for a statement on a security breach, drew criticism from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who…

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CISF to take over Parliament security

CISF to provide comprehensive security to Parliament building complex in Delhi following breach of safety ring.

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Ex-Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar elected Speaker of M.P. Assembly

Narendra Singh Tomar unanimously elected as Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Assembly, supported by ruling & opposition leaders.

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Morning Digest | Lok Sabha passes Telecom Bill 2023, to replace 138-year-old Indian Telegraph Act; India will ‘definitely look into’ any information on alleged Pannun assassination attempt, says PM Modi, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 21, 2023

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A security breach that must lead to sweeping changes

To protect the hallowed portals of India’s democracy, it is imperative that the security infrastructure around Parliament is constantly monitored and upgraded with resolve

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Railways overcome major tunnelling hurdle in Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project

A substantial hurdle, which was delaying work in the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, was overcome after the Indian Railways achieved a breakthrough in a three kilometre-long tunnel in the Jammu section of the project on Wednesday.

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Delhi HC reserves order on Mahua Moitra’s defamation suit

Delhi High Court reserves order on interim plea by Mahua Moitra to restrain BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai from posting defamatory content against her.

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Why is Kharge being seen as a leader of Dalits? asks his son

Priyank Kharge questions why his father is being projected as a leader of a particular community, and calls for the Union government to publicly name those responsible for the recent security breach at Parliament.

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BJP MP Ahluwalia cites suspension of 63 MPs in 1989 to hit out at opposition

BJP MP and former Union minister S.S. Ahluwalia cited the suspension of 63 MPs from the Lok Sabha in 1989

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Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha suspends two more Opposition members as protest continues

Opposition MPs C. Thomas & A.M. Arif protest suspension of colleagues in Lok Sabha, 143 suspensions in Winter Session.

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74 Congress aspirants seek poll tickets for 14 Assam Lok Sabha seats

Congress receives 74 applications for 2024 Lok Sabha elections, including 2 MPs, highest for Dhubri constituency. Deadline extended to Dec 22.

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Modi Government Suspends 141 Opposition MPs

The Indian government has often been accused of suppressing all forms of dissent in the country.

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‘A record India should not be proud of’: Editorials slam suspension of 141 Opposition MPs

It’s a questionable record for India with a total of 141 opposition MPs now suspended from Parliament. Ninety-five are from the Lok Sabha and 46 from the Rajya Sabha.

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CM Soren’s welfare schemes draw great response in Jharkhand

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren is consolidating his vote bank ahead of the Lok Sabha polls through government schemes and policies

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A leader is elected by people, not declared in closed-door meetings: Chandra Shekhar Aazad

Dalit leader and president of Aazad Samaj Party (ASP) Chandra Shekhar Aazad on Tuesday said the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) deviated from its founding ideas amid indications that party president Mayawati has plans to name her nephew Akash Anand as heir apparent, adding that a leader is born from the…

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Women MPs of BJP seek more time to discuss criminal law Bills

The Lok Sabha took up the discussion on the three redrafted Bills that seek to replace the British-era criminal laws. Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Bills in the Lok Sabha last week.

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Cooperation Minister Rajanna says no need to oppose the caste census report before it is submitted

Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna has criticised those commenting on the socio-economic survey conducted by the Karantaka State Backward Classes Commission well before the report was accepted by the State government.

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Security breach in Parliament: Congress stages protest in Shivamogga

The Shivamogga district unit of the Congress party staged a protest in Shivamogga on Tuesday, condemning the security breach in Parliament. The protesters demanded that the Centre probe the role of Mysuru Lok Sabha member Pratap Simha in the incident.

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