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Parliament’s average annual sitting days down to 55 in the 17th Lok Sabha from 135 in the first

The 17th Lok Sabha had fewer sittings and rushed bill passing, with only 16% referred to committees, and limited discussion on Private Members' Bills.

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024

A day after Rahul’s remarks, Congress leaders question PM’s OBC credentials

Opposition leaders claim PM Modi is misleading the country about his OBC status, questioning his caste.

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

Day after Borivali ‘live’ shocker, a cremation and a delayed burial as Oppn. guns for Fadnavis

Shiv Sena leader's murder during Facebook Live leads to arrests, opposition demands resignation, police investigate motive.

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

Letters to The Editor — February 9, 2024

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The Hindu · Feb 8, 2024

Amid protests in Jammu, Lok Sabha passes Bill to include Paharis in J&K’s ST list

Lok Sabha passes Bill to include Pahari Ethnic group in Jammu and Kashmir's Scheduled Tribes list, ensuring existing STs' benefits remain unaffected, amid protests.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Rahul Gandhi plays down INDIA divisions, says Mamata Banerjee is very much part of the bloc

Addressing a press conference at Gumla in Jharkhand, just before his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered Odisha, Mr. Gandhi tried to play down the trouble within the INDIA bloc.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Minister attacks Modi govt., says Central agencies no longer independent

Lashing out at the Narendra Modi government, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday alleged that the Central agencies like ED and CBI are no longer independent and accused the BJP of using the agencies to target its rivals and Opposition leaders, particularly during elections.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Budget session of Kochi Corporation descends into mayhem as Budget copies get torn and thrown into air

The Budget session of the Kochi Corporation on Tuesday descended into absolute mayhem morning after the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) councillors almost came to blows.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

LDF evades political embarrassment; Deputy Mayor to make Budget speech

The ruling Left Democratic Front in Kochi faces embarrassment as Deputy Mayor cannot present Budget due to dispute.

The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024

Kerala | A protest and a predicament

The decision by Kerala’s Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government to take its running battle against the “crippling” policies of the BJP-led government at the Centre and its “neglect” towards the State all the way to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi is significant on several levels.

The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024