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Opposition dividing people on caste lines: PM Modi

Addressing a public meeting after inaugurating development projects worth around ₹19,260 crore, Mr. Modi slammed his opponents calling them anti-development and corrupt.

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Bihar caste survey results may open door to challenging 50% ceiling on reservations

With the EBCs accounting for 36% of Bihar’s population, and Nitish Kumar being credited for fashioning a support base from this category in the last two decades, his claims to the top chair in the INDIA bloc will be hard to ignore.

The Hindu

Withdraw disciplinary action taken against leaders of Opposition-backed unions: Satheesan

Suspension of staff, issuing show cause notices to others for criticising govt policies & Ministers: UDF accuses dept of targeting Opposition-backed employees' unions; Satheesan terms it biased & undemocratic; demands withdrawal of orders.

The Hindu

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Streeting not ruling out Labour ditching more policies after setting ‘high bar’

The shadow health secretary’s comments come after Labour appeared to change its mind on stripping private schools of charitable status.

The Independent UK

Morning Digest | Afghanistan Embassy in India to cease operation from today; Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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CPI(M) finds an unlikely ally in IUML in its opposition to ED probes into the cooperative sector

BJP reiterates argument that the CPI(M) and the UDF, of which IUML is a part of, are on the same page when it comes to corruption and says the ruling front and Opposition have banded against the ED to conceal their respective financial shenanigans

The Hindu

Public sector headcount rises in last pre-election recruitment drive

The public administration and safety sector takes on 2,300 new workers in past month, even as Government and Opposition parties call for restraint. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Growing differences within Gupkar alliance after INDIA meet

NC-PDP tensions rise over seat-sharing in J&K; NC sticks to Farooq Abdullah's proposal, PDP wary of being sidelined. INDIA alliance formed to keep BJP away, NC sacrificing cadre, PDP's Waheed Parra's remarks deepen divide. Farooq Abdullah calls for Opposition parties' meeting on Oct 3, 2023.

The Hindu

Kerala government to move Supreme Court against Governor over delay in giving assent to Bills

Cabinet petitions SC against Governor's "inordinate delay" in giving assent to laws passed by State Assembly. CM Vijayan says Khan's action anti-Constitutional, against spirit of parliamentary democracy. Congress had resisted colonial Gov's unilateral powers in 1937. Gov. Khan denying assent to people-friendly Bills, stonewalling govt functioning. Cabinet hires senior lawyer…

The Hindu

BJP-JD(S) stage joint protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Bengaluru

The Opposition BJP and JD(S) leaders staged a joint satyagraha in Bengaluru on Wednesday accusing the Congress government of its failure to protect the interests of Karnataka in the inter-State row over sharing of Cauvery river water.

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah accuses Opposition of politicising Cauvery dispute

CM Siddaramaiah accuses BJP and JD-S of politicising Cauvery dispute for electoral gains. He claims the State Govt. has not opposed the bandh, but has imposed restrictions to ensure protestors do not take law into their hands. He also refers to former PM Deve Gowda's letter seeking PM Modi's intervention…

The Hindu

Zimbabwe opposition figures detained in crackdown after disputed election

Siziba is just one of a number of opposition politicians and activists who have been arrested and charged with various offences since President Emmerson Mnangagwa

The Guardian - UK

INDIA bloc leaders give call for Opposition unity after Congress skips INLD rally

Opposition INDIA bloc seeks “complete unity” of allies to defeat BJP in Haryana. National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah urges leaders to shed differences. INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala blames Congress for hatching conspiracy to send him to jail. JD(U) leader K.C. Tyagi says “big things can’t be accomplished with a…

The Hindu

Playing to the gallery: On incidents that have lowered the majesty of the institution of Parliament

Ugly events in the new Parliament building drive home the message that the new building ought to foster healthy dialogue among members, and between the institution and the people

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Rahul confident of winning Assembly polls in 4 States

Mr. Gandhi also referred to the row over BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri’s derogatory remarks against BSP leader Danish Ali in Lok Sabha, alleging that the BJP indulges in such tactics to distract from the demand for a caste census.

The Hindu

What will hold up women’s reservation Bill? | Explained

Why will the implementation of the women’s reservation bill be delayed by several years? When will the Census and delimitation exercise take place? Is there a timeline? Why are some parties demanding a sub-quota for women from Other Backward Classes?

The Hindu

INDIA seeks probe into sloganeering from House gallery

Opposition parties write to Rajya Sabha Chairman, demand action against MPs who facilitated entry of visitors who raised slogans in gallery during debate on Women's Reservation Bill. MPs responsible for visitors' conduct to face consequences. Presiding officers urged to not help govt by bending rules.

The Hindu

Cabinet discussion on capital shift a move to divert people’s attention from Naidu’s arrest, says Ganta Srinivasa Rao

TDP MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao claims CM Jagan's move to shift base to Visakhapatnam is to divert attention from N. Chandrababu Naidu's arrest. He also criticizes Speaker Thammineni Seetharam for not reading the adjournment motion submitted by the Opposition. People are questioning the "atrocities" being committed by the govt. TDP…

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Attempts to stifle Opposition’s voice in A.P. ahead of the elections are a threat to democracy, say leaders at all-party meeting

All-party meeting condemns YSRCP government for alleged persecution of opposition leaders, especially arrest of N. Chandrababu Naidu. JBP president Sravan Kumar said government trying to stifle Opposition voice & arrest of Naidu a threat to democracy. Meeting resolved to meet again & chart future course of action against govt's "autocratic…

The Hindu

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri’s remarks must be probed by Privileges Committee: Opposition

The Opposition also targeted the BJP, saying such incidents were no longer surprising.

The Hindu

Drop bandh call, says Shivakumar; Opposition backs protesters

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to organisers of Mandya bandh to drop the call, arguing that it will not help the Cauvery cause, even as he slammed the Opposition for “politicising” the issue. He also indicated that some quantum of water had to be released before approaching the…

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Morning Digest | Rajya Sabha unanimously passes women’s reservation Bill; Issue of visas paused in Canada amid tussle, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Is the Opposition’s decision to boycott certain news anchors justified?

In The Hindu Parley podcast, Barkha Dutt and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss INDIA bloc’s boycott of news anchors

The Hindu

Rajya Sabha clears women’s reservation bill unanimously

Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill, or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, and its six clauses were passed with all 214 members present in the Upper House voting in favour of them.

The Hindu

Visitors raise slogans in Rajya Sabha; Opposition protests

Opposition members walked out of the Rajya Sabha for about 10 minutes over a group of women raising slogans hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the visitors’ gallery

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