The Latest Breaking News from LS

Morning Digest | UNGA votes overwhelmingly for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza; Lok Sabha clears Bills for women’s quota in J&K, Puducherry Assemblies, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 13, 2023

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

IUML expresses disappointment over SC verdict upholding abrogation of Article 370

IUML expresses disappointment over SC verdict on Article 370; calls on democratic forces to highlight people's opinion; demands State govt. to retain Muslim reservation; blames govt. for Sabarimala rush; urges govt. to retain subsidy for essential commodities; candidates for LS election to be finalised after UDF discussions.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

‘Lash for query’, Sonia’s ‘rare show of solidarity’: Front pages on Mahua’s expulsion

After the Lok Sabha on Friday expelled Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, it was front-page news across leading newspapers this morning.

Newslaundry · Dec 9, 2023

Colorado Trolled LSU So Hard on Social Media After Upsetting Angel Reese and the No. 1 Tigers

The final score wasn’t the only way the Buffaloes made a statement on Monday night.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2023

AIADMK to lead a grand alliance for LS polls: Edappadi K Palaniswami

CHENNAI: Leading the party in celebrating the AIADMK’s 52nd founding day, former chief minister and party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday asserted that his party would lead a grand alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and win all 40 seats, including the lone Puducherry seat. “People are…

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

LJP factions battle for Hajipur seat in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Intra-family war of words over Hajipur LS seat intensifies; Chirag Paswan's uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras says if Chirag fields mother, he'll put up someone from family for Jamui seat. BJP trying to broker peace, but both adamant about claiming Hajipur seat.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Avis refuses to refund me for excess car hire insurance I said no to

Hiring a car in Europe is still something of a leap of faith, despite big improvements in recent years

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023

Karuvannur bank scam casts Thrissur LS constituency at the centre of a high-stakes CPI(M)-BJP political battle

In Thrissur, the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam has become a major political issue ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. BJP's Suresh Gopi has increased the party's vote share in the district, and CPI(M) is on the offensive, accusing BJP of using ED to further Gopi's candidacy. BJP's K. Surendran…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Congress PAC meets to finalise Lok Sabha election strategy in State

KPCC PAC met to shape campaign strategy for LS polls. Rejected CPI suggestion for Rahul Gandhi not to contest from Wayanad. Must balance interests of various communities & castes. Must counter govt's mass contact programme & highlight corruption scandals. Executive to meet Thurs.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

As polls approach, coop. bank scam may impact parties’ fortunes

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into the money laundering aspect of the Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank scam will have a bearing on the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], the Congress, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), especially in the Thrissur parliamentary constituency, and perhaps wider, as the Lok Sabha…

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023