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INDIA bloc to meet on Seprember 13 to discuss seat-sharing formula; TMC, CPI(M) to miss meeting; AAP's move muddles waters; parties need to decide on basis of 2019 Lok Sabha/State polls

The Hindu

Govt., Opposition lock horns over AI cameras

UDF accused govt of awarding AI traffic cameras contract to Keltron in annuity mode. Transport Minister Antony Raju said the agreement was a “total package” & Keltron quoted lowest rate. Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan said Opp. not faulting project but corruption. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve said Keltron made State…

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BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao expects BJP to alter the dates of Telangana elections in the name of simultaneous elections

KTR expects BJP to alter election dates in five states, including Telangana. He believes PM Modi may use six-month time to postpone elections and also use Hindu sentiment with Ram Mandir inauguration. Opposition is in disarray without credible leadership and Andhra-origin leaders are trying to enter Telangana. KCR is the…

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Sanatana Dharma row | Will pull out tongue and gouge out eyes: Union Minister Shekhawat on Udhayanidhi’s comments

Union Minister Shekhawat said anyone who speaks against Sanatana Dharma will have their tongue pulled out and eyes gouged out. He also criticized the Opposition INDIA alliance for wanting to defeat PM Modi in 2024. He said many invaders had tried to weaken Indian culture, but ancestors had protected it.

The Hindu

Tripura: Cops among 12 injured in BJP-Tipra Motha clash

A clash erupted after a group of Tipra Motha activists allegedly prevented some BJP workers from attending the rally, said Assistant Inspector General (Law and Order) Jyotishman Das Chowdhury

The Hindu

Starmer informed ‘months ago’ of ‘Chinese Spy’ arrest, Lammy suggests

David Lammy said opposition often briefed on “things of major concern” as part of the Privy Council

The Independent UK

BJP-JD(S) alliance is in the interests of the State and is justified, says Basavaraj Bommai

BJP-JD(S) alliance justified to stop Cong's maladmin & anti-people govt. Discussions on format of alliance for LS polls. CM's demand for revising NDRF guidelines only an excuse to escape responsibility. Private vehicle owners' strike due to lack of confidence in Cong govt.

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Kerala CM disputes Opposition MLA’s accusations against his daughter in Assembly

CM Pinarayi Vijayan made statement to refute corruption allegations against his daughter. Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh requested Speaker to remove the accusations. CM noted firm had legitimate contract, paid GST and I-T. UDF had become echo chamber of BJP-led Central govt. by parroting lies against kin of State's political exec.

The Hindu

Govt. willing to probe political conspiracy against Chandy if UDF furnishes relevant CBI report: CM

CM Vijayan seeks to probe Opposition's accusation of conspiracy to defame late CM Chandy. He places onus on Opposition to furnish purported CBI report. Gov't allows two-hour debate on contentious issue; Congress infighting blamed for cases targeting Karunakaran & Chandy.

The Hindu

INDIA coordination committee meet to finalise campaigns, rallies: Manoj Jha

Opposition bloc INDIA to finalise campaigns and rallies at meeting on September 13th. Results of recent bypolls show narrative being built in favour of INDIA, says Sanjay Jha

The Hindu

TDP leaders call on Governor, submit memorandum condemning ‘illegal and arbitrary arrest’ of Naidu

Telugu Desam Party leaders, led by party State president K. Atchannaidu, submitted a memorandum to Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, condemning the “illegal and arbitrary arrest” of TDP national president and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu by the police in the skill development project case.

The Hindu

Sexual misconduct case: LDF agrees to UDF’s adjournment motion to discuss ‘conspiracy to ensnare’ Oommen Chandy

The ruling Left Democratic Front alliance seconded an adjournment motion moved by the Congress-led United Democratic Front to discuss a purported CBI court filing that allegedly pointed to a government-level conspiracy in 2021 to falsely implicate the late CM Oommen Chandy in a sexual misconduct case.

The Hindu

The key takeaways from the bypoll to Dhupguri in Bengal

Trinamool Congress’s victory in Dhupguri has not only given it an advantage over the BJP in West Bengal ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, but has also given it an upper hand as far as the Opposition INDIA bloc in the State is concerned.

The Hindu

LDF braces to encounter in House an Opposition buoyed by Puthuppally win

LDF govt in Kerala faces strong political headwinds in Assembly session; UDF seeks to assail govt using CBI's purported court filing of false case against Chandy; UDF to spotlight ED's investigation into CPI(M) leaders on money laundering charges; UDF to revive earlier accusations of corruption against Vijayan; CPI(M) seeks to…

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Karuvannur bank fraud case may pose fresh challenges to CPI(M), Kerala govt.

CPI(M) faces difficult times as ED set to interrogate leader A.C. Moideen in Karuvannur Cooperative Bank fraud case. ED hints at involvement of more party leaders in ₹350-crore scam. Former MP, MLA, councillors & police officers suspected to be beneficiaries. Opposition to use developments to corner govt & party in…

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Nothing Hindu about what the BJP does: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi hit out at BJP in Paris, saying they are out to get power at any cost and have nothing to do with Hinduism. He stressed Opposition's fight to defend India's democratic structures and that 60% of India voted for them. He said India is defined as "India that…

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BJP hiding poor people and animals from G-20 dignitaries: Rahul Gandhi

Congress accuses Govt of covering up/demolishing slums & rounding up stray animals ahead of G-20 Summit. Rahul Gandhi says "no need to hide India's reality from our guests". Jairam Ramesh attacks PM, shares videos of cruelty towards stray dogs. Congress demands justice for voiceless victims.

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Six Opposition CMs may skip G-20 dinner hosted by President

Opposition leaders to skip G-20 dinner hosted by President Murmu; Former Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh and Deve Gowda cite poor health; 3 Congress Chief Ministers, Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao, Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan won't attend.

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INDIA wins four seats, BJP three in Assembly bypolls

INDIA bloc of Opposition parties wins four seats in first bypolls; BJP wins three. TMC, CPI(M) and JMM win one each. BJP retains Bageshwar and Dhanpur, wrests Boxanagar from CPI(M). SP wins Ghosi, JMM retains Dumri. Congress-UDF wins Puthuppally, TMC wins Dhupguri. BJP, INDIA bloc evenly divided; BJP loses Dhupguri…

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Mohammad Akbar Lone, 75, is a senior NC MP and former MLA in Sonawari, Kashmir. His brusque remarks & uncouth behaviour have caused controversies, but he remains popular in his constituency. His son, Hilal, was arrested under UAPA for a speech during DDC elections. Despite controversies, the Lones remain popular…

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Letters to The Editor — September 8, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

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Analysis | AAP’s flip-flop on panchayats in Punjab reflects poorly on govt.’s style of working

On August 10, the Punjab government issued a notification dissolving all gram panchayats, panchayat samitis, and zila parishads in the State. Days later it reverted its ‘technically flawed’ decision. Soon after the notification, the government faced stiff resistance to its decision from the Opposition, including the Congress, the Shiromani Akali…

The Hindu

India that is Bharat: On a name game

The needless juxtaposition of the two names India and Bharat should not affect the bonding of Indians in the pursuit of a misplaced cultural combat

The Independent UK

‘Sleaze buster’ Sir Chris Bryant joins Labour frontbench

Sir Keir Starmer has appointed him as shadow minister for creative industries and digital.

The Hindu

What is the agenda for Special Session of Parliament, INDIA parties ask govt.

Opposition parties demand Modi government spell out agenda for special session of Parliament; Congress decides Sonia Gandhi will write to PM on issues to be raised; 24 parties of INDIA bloc to take part; issues of price rise, unemployment, Chinese transgressions, Sanatana Dharma, floods in Himachal and Northeast to be…

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