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Battle of wits between ruling Congress and Opposition on the cards as winter session begins on December 4 in Belagavi

State legislature in Belagavi to start Mon. Battle of wits between Congress & Opposition. 15 Bills to be moved. 2,512 & 1,207 starred/unstarred questions in Assembly & Council respectively. Privilege motion against Housing Minister. 2 days for North Karnataka issues. Awards for legislators who come on time. Schoolchildren to sit…

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Chief Minister behind reappointment of Kannur V-C, claims Satheesan

Opposition leader Satheesan alleges CM Vijayan not seeking Minister Bindu's resignation due to his role in reappointing Kannur Univ. VC. He claims CM urged Governor to reappoint VC, flouted rules, then sought Governor's resignation when SC cancelled appointment. Criticizes CM for 44-day Navakerala Sadas campaign at expense of people.

The Hindu

Mahua Moitra expulsion | Lok Sabha ethics panel report to be tabled in House on December 4

According to the agenda papers circulated by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Ethics Committee chairperson Vinod Kumar Sonkar will lay on the table of the House the panel’s first report.

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Ahead of legislature session, BJP and JD(S) leaders huddle to chalk out strategies to attack Congress government

The winter session of the Karnataka legislature starting from Monday promises to be stormy with the Opposition BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular) chalking out a joint strategy to attack the ruling Congress on various issues, including drought relief.

The Hindu

Jharkhand Governor clears Bill having provision of life imprisonment and fine up to ₹10 crore

The Opposition had compared the Bill to the Rowlatt Act and termed it a black law.

The Hindu

SC order quashing Kannur University Vice Chancellor’s reappointment comes as a stinging setback for Kerala govt.

Supreme court slams Kerala government for “unwarranted interference” in Kannur university vice chancellor reappointment; Governor, Opposition accuse chief minister pinarayi vijayan of “pressuring” arif mohammad Khan to reappoint Gopinath Ravindran; Congress hails verdict as “moral victory”; R Bindu says government will abide by SC order.

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BRS candidate accused of poll code violation in Bellampalli constituency

Ruling BRS candidate and sitting MLA from Bellampalli Durgam Chinnaiah caused a stir by entering a polling booth in Mancherial district wearing the party scarf. Opposition parties criticized the incident as a violation of the poll code. District election authorities ordered an inquiry into the incident.

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Kharge best suited to lead Congress in battle for India’s soul, says Sonia

At the launch of a book to commemorate Mallikarjun Kharge's 50 years in politics, Sonia Gandhi declared him "best suited" to lead Congress in "historic battle for India's soul". Opposition leaders urged him to lead INDIA alliance in 2024 polls.

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Govt. ready to answer all questions of Opposition parties during winter session in Belagavi, says CM

CM Siddaramaiah says State govt ready to answer all questions in winter session; issues concerning North Karnataka to be discussed; list of legislators for boards/corps finalised; ₹226 crore released for Haveri district for employment, drinking water, fodder; Union govt yet to release funds for drought relief; permission for CBI inquiry…

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'Stubborn': Labor, Libs dig in on work compo reforms

The Victorian government and opposition are digging in on planned changes to the state's workers compensation scheme as parliament enters its last sitting week.

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Fear and loathing for Peter Dutton as he stirs paranoia and threatens democracy

The opposition leader doesn’t have many fans among Crikey readers, and whipping up a frenzy over stateless people has entrenched the antipathy.

Crikey

UDF’s Vicharana Sadas covering all Assembly constituencies from December 2, says Kerala Opposition Leader

UDF to launch Vicharana Sadas in Kerala to question government’s priorities; opposition Leader v.d. Satheesan alleges misuse of police and criminal elements to terrorise the opposition. he warns police not to be servile.

The Hindu

Miscreants urinate on youth in Meerut; one arrested

Meerut student assaulted, urinated on by miscreants; prime accused arrested. Victim pleaded for mercy as one suspect urinated on him; four suspects booked under IPC. Opposition attacks UP govt; Mahan Dal president demands CM Yogi Adityanath's resignation.

The Hindu

U.P. Minister issues message a day after cheque row

A day after being criticised by the Opposition parties for the “insensitivity” towards the grieving mother of a slain Army soldier, U.P. Minister Yogendra Upadhyay issued a clarification on Saturday.

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Mahua Moitra | Outspoken parliamentarian

Mamata Banerjee breaks silence on suspension of TMC MP Mahua Moitra; her fiery speeches, political derring-do & family legacy have made her popular. Despite controversies, her unapologetic & defiant stand against BJP's allegations of 'cash for query' has garnered support from Opposition. Her future depends on balancing personal ambition &…

The Hindu

In outreach to 90 Delhi-based diplomats, Bangladesh Foreign Secretary invites western poll observers

Bangladesh government urges Opposition to participate in polls, invites western observers. Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen held outreach with 90 diplomats in Delhi, pushing back on western proposal for dialogue with BNP. Govt committed to holding inclusive, transparent polls; India assured of no interference in domestic affairs.

The Hindu

Karnataka: Opposition slams Cabinet decision on withdrawing consent given to CBI to probe D.K. Shivakumar

A day after the State government decided to withdraw consent given to the CBI to investigate the alleged disproportionate assets cases against Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, the combined Opposition has slammed the decision.

The Hindu

Satheesan faults government for growing influence of drug rackets

Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan visited the home of Arshad, murdered by a gang, incl. minors. He highlighted the growing influence of drug mafia & accused govt of failing to protect informants & trace sources of narcotic substances. UDF to protest if govt fails to address issue.

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Starmer picks EU anthem as music that ‘sums up Labour Party’

The Opposition leader talked about the ‘sense of destiny’ and ‘moving forward to a better place’ in Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.

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Odisha BJP accuses State government of manipulation for tweaking tribal land laws

BJP accuses Odisha govt of manipulating Tribal Advisory Council's recommendation to allow tribals to transfer land to non-tribals. Govt put Cabinet approval on hold, but Opposition demands complete withdrawal. After meeting Governor, BJP MLAs allege govt approved transfer of STs' property to non-STs, against TAC's decision. They demand Governor's intervention…

Crikey

Fear and loathing for Peter Dutton as he stirs paranoia and threatens democracy

The opposition leader doesn’t have many fans among Crikey readers, and whipping up a frenzy over stateless people has entrenched the antipathy.

The Hindu

KTR is worried, claims Congress as it releases call recording of his talk with BRS leaders

KTR urges BRS cadre to go door-to-door in Sircilla constituency, engage people in discussions & assure them their issues will be resolved. He warns against believing & speaking of Congress' resurgence, & assures he'll spend more time in constituency next time. #TelanganaElections2018

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slams Opposition Leader for ‘intemperate outbursts and use of offending remarks’

kerala chief minister pinarayi vijayan slams opposition Leader for intemperate outbursts. Accuses Congress of vilification campaign. Criticizes v.d. Satheesan for denying MLAs opportunity to hold govt. accountable. Claims increasing bipartisan support for public outreach. Reels out figures of petitions resolved by Cabinet. Disapproves of using children's school time for non-study…

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Harshness of amendments made to PMLA in 2019 shocking, says Kapil Sibal

Justice Trivedi questions Sibal on his role in Opposition when PMLA was passed in 2002. Sibal argues that amendments made in 2019 were violative of Article 20(3) and 21 of the Constitution. He says ED can arrest a person without informing him of the charges.

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Labour’s NHS policy is a total and utter mess, claims Rishi Sunak

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer criticised the Prime Minister for trying to blame the Opposition for Government ‘failures’.

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