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Electoral bond sales to open again on November 6

Finance Ministry announces 2nd tranche of electoral bond sales over the next fortnight, with 75 days of sales expected between Oct 2023-May 2024. Amendments to scheme in November 2022 allow extra fortnight of sales in years with state/UT polls. Bonds valid for 15 days, can be bought by individuals/groups &…

The Hindu

Mahila Empowerment Party chief and entrepreneur Nowhera Shaik to contest 2024 Lok Sabha election from Hyderabad against Asaduddin Owaisi

MUMBAI: All India Mahila Empowerment Party (AIMEP) chief and entrepreneur Nowhera Shaik announced on Saturday that she would contest Lok Sabha election 2024 from the Hyderabad seat, which is held by Asaduddin Owaisi.

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Disqualification row: NCP MPs Sule, Tatkare file pleas with LS Speaker

NCP MPs Supriya Sule and Sunil Tatkare have written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking expedited disqualification proceedings against each other. Sule filed a petition in July, while Tatkare has asked for action against Sule. Both demand a decision soon.

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I was asked who I speak to at night and which hotels I stayed in and with whom in the last five years: Mahua Moitra

TMC MP Mahua Moitra walked out of a Lok Sabha Ethics Committee meeting, alleging inappropriate questioning by the chairman, BJP MP Vinod Kumar Sonkar. She was called to present her defense in a "cash for query" allegation. Moitra spoke to The Hindu about the incident.

The Hindu

‘Will not forget Manipur’: Thrissur Archdiocese of Syro-Malabar Church in Kerala criticises BJP, Narendra Modi and Suresh Gopi

Catholicasabha slams BJP govt, PM Modi, Suresh Gopi for apathy in handling Manipur riots. Asks why Gopi wants to contest from Thrissur when BJP has no ‘eligible men’. People must keep vigil against ‘vote-bank politics’ by ignoring Manipur issue. PM silent on Manipur riots, Opposition had to bring out no-confidence…

The Hindu

Cash-for-query row | Subjected to humiliating questions at Lok Sabha ethics panel hearing: Mahua Moitra

TMC MP Moitra subjected to humiliating Qs at Ethics Committee hearing on "cash-for-query" allegations. Opp MPs staged walkout in protest. Moitra claims irrelevant Qs asked about her personal life & chairperson reading from pre-written script. She thanked Opp MPs for standing up.

The Hindu

‘Vastraharan, witch-hunt of the worst kind’: How did front pages cover Mahua Moitra’s walkout?

Yesterday was a hectic day for the media in Delhi. Reporters and camera crews camped out for hours at the Enforcement Directorate office in New Delhi’s Parivartan Bhawan, waiting for the arrival of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who had been summoned by the central agency for questioning in the…

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Rx for recruitment: Telangana medical colleges in critical need of faculty

Telangana's Whitecoat Revolution plans to establish one medical college in each of 33 districts, with 26 operational & 8 to be inaugurated. Despite the increase in MBBS seats, there is a faculty shortage.

The Hindu

INDIA bloc is growing stronger, says Stalin

DMK Chief M.K. Stalin urges party cadre to work together to win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in TN & Puducherry in 2024. He calls for action to protect TN & entire country from BJP govt, which CAG report says has committed irregularities of ₹7.5 lakh crore. DMK to distribute…

The Hindu

Chief Minister accuses Union government of stepmotherly treatment towards Karnataka

CM Siddaramaiah accuses Union govt of stepmotherly treatment towards Karnataka, not releasing ₹17,900 crore drought relief. Ridicules BJP's proposed tour of drought-hit areas, urges them to pressure Centre. Venugopal & Surjewala in State to discuss 2024 LS elections & Board/Corp appointments. CM justifies Cong legislators' Dubai tour, says govt not…

The Hindu

Decoding the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee’s probe against Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra

The Hindu explains the allegations against Mahua Moitra, the role of Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha in the probe and what happens in the cash-for-query case.

The Hindu

Cash-for-query row | Mahua Moitra, Opposition MPs walk out of Parliamentary Ethics panel meeting

Parliamentary Ethics Committee's meeting to hear TMC MP Mahua Moitra's defense against cash-for-query charges ended in chaos. Moitra, Opposition MPs stormed out, accusing panel chair of asking "undignified" questions. They'll lodge complaint with Lok Sabha speaker, while BJP MP Dubey accused Moitra of setting wrong narrative.

The Hindu

Congress has not learnt from its failures in 2019: SP leader

SP warns Congress not to harbour illusions post Dec 3 polls. SP preparing to contest 80 Lok Sabha seats in UP & other states. 1st meeting of State Executive to be held in Lucknow. Congress & SP, INDIA alliance partners, fielding candidates against each other in 20 MP assembly segments.…

The Hindu

In Tamil Nadu, AIADMK’s minority outreach plan

AIADMK, after breaking ties with BJP, is attempting to win over religious minorities, especially Muslims. It has demanded release of long-time Muslim prisoners and has readmitted former Labour Minister A. Anwhar Raajhaa, known for his strong views against BJP, into the party. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has claimed…

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BJP trying to arrest leaders of all Opposition parties before 2024, says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee said she would not comment on the jurisdiction of the Central investigation agencies but added that the whole world was watching at the treatment of Opposition leaders in India.

The Hindu

Surjewala warns strict action against leaders, legislators, Ministers crossing party’s ‘Lakshman rekha’

AICC general secretaries urge Karnataka leaders to not cross 'Lakshman rekha' of party; tell them to focus on development, power-sharing not to be discussed in public; identify suitable candidates for 2024 LS polls. #Congress #Karnataka #LakshmanRekha #AICC #Siddaramaiah #DKShivakumar #RandeepSurjewala #KCVenugopal #MLAs #Ministers #LokSabha #Youth #Newcomers

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‘Anti-Christian image’, Manipur issue: Is discontent brewing within BJP’s Mizoram unit?

Among the political party offices in poll-bound Mizoram’s capital city Aizawl, the BJP state unit’s Atal Bhawan stands out. Located a stone’s throw away from Raj Bhavan, it’s an imposing building with a large office space and picturesque views, with a thick growth of purple flowers looming on one side…

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Mahua Moitra to appear before Lok Sabha Ethics Committee on Thursday, seeks permission to cross-examine alleged 'bribe giver'

Facing 'cash for query' allegations, TMC MP Mahua Moitra has written to the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee that she will appear before it for the hearing on November 2-- the summoned date-- and has asked for permission to cross-examine the alleged 'bribe giver' Darshan Hiranandani and the complainant, Advocate Jai…

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Ethics, parliamentary conduct and the Indian MP

Parliament has the power to punish those including its own members in order to protect its honour and dignity.

The Hindu

Chandil dam displaced persons fast unto death near Raj Bhavan

The protestors who demand compensation, and rehabilitation, have decided not to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections and lodge their silent protest against the State government.

The Hindu

Farmers, workers vow to defeat ‘anti-people’ Modi govt. in 2024

SKM, trade unions to work for defeat of NDA in 2024 LS polls; allege BJP pursuing "crony capitalism" & "lop-sided" policies. Farmers to lobby for statutory backing to MSP regime & massive dharna planned in Vijayawada to highlight demands. BJP accused of selling PSUs assets to corporate firms.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha MP Sunil Tatkare welcomes Supreme Court order in NCP split case

Sunil Tatkare, Mumbai MP, welcomes SC's directive to Speaker to decide NCP's petition seeking disqualification of nine MLAs of Ajit Pawar faction by Jan '24. SC also asked Speaker to decide cross-petitions of Shiv Sena factions by Dec '23. Tatkare said NCP satisfied with SC's decision to treat petitions separately.

The Hindu

Hundreds gather at Delhi-U.P. border demanding law on population control

Hundreds of protesters gathered at Ghazipur border, demanding a law on population control. Refusing govt data, they peddled anecdotal accounts & alleged disproportionate Muslim population growth. They threatened to NOTA in next Lok Sabha election if govt doesn't act.

The Hindu

The legality of the electoral bonds scheme | Explained

With the Supreme Court set to hear final arguments on October 31, The Hindu looks at the contentious issues surrounding the legality of the scheme

The Hindu

Congress meet in Mysuru bats for LS ticket to long-time party worker

: Congress leaders of Mysuru & Kodagu districts urge party to consider only long-time loyal workers for upcoming LS polls. Meeting also cites AICC Udaipur declaration & seeks to caution against unofficially declared candidates. CM, Dy CM & Ministers in charge to choose suitable candidate.

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