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Suresh Gopi fulfils promise to elderly protesters at Adimaly

Actor and former Rajya Sabha member Suresh Gopi distributed the first instalment of pension to Adimaly residents Mariyakutty, 87, and Annamma, 80, two women who had recently protested against the delay in welfare pension distribution.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Understanding simultaneous elections | Explained

Simultaneous elections proposed to save money, reduce role of money in elections, reduce divisive politics, reduce fatigue among electorates. Complex legal process req'd, incl. amending five Articles in Constitution, repealing provisions, changing 56 sets of legal provisions. Wider consultation across parties & States needed to form stable govt.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Morning Digest | Telangana goes to polls today in toughest election since formation in 2014; U.S. blames Indian official for ‘plot’ against Khalistani separatist, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Delhi court issues notice to ED on Sanjay Singh's bail plea in excise policy case

The Delhi court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh's bail application in connection with a money laundering case related to alleged liquor irregularities case. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 28, 2023

Her Story: a poster expo demanding equal representation of women in governance

The exhibition showed agitations across the world for achieving the goal. It also showcased the statistics of current representation of women in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and in the State Assembly.

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

No official orders, but Lok Sabha cuts access to questions portal for staff of MPs

Ahead of Winter Session, access to questions portal restricted to Lok Sabha MPs only; Rajya Sabha process continues as before. No official orders issued; fall-out of alleged 'cash-for-query' episode. Portal upgraded on Aug 1; MPs and their staff had log-in credentials.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

After ‘B.Tech’ Ravi, life threat angle to Viveka’s daughter Sunitha Narreddi surfaces

The political landscape in Kadapa district is more rattled by the tacit revelation by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha member C.M. Ramesh on the threat to life of Sunitha Narreddy, daughter of slain former MP Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy, than his sensational statement on the threat to the life of…

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Vijaya Sai Reddy gives ₹50 lakh to ANU from MPLADS funds

YSRCP Rajya Sabha member V. Vijaya Sai Reddy inaugurated the newly constructed building of the Architecture and Planning Department of Acharya Nagarjuna University College near Guntur on November 21 (Tuesday). 

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

BJP MP reveals ‘elimination angle’ in B.Tech Ravi arrest

BJP MP Ramesh accuses Circle Inspector of attempting to murder TDP's B. Tech Ravi. He claims timely intervention of media thwarted plan. He plans to raise issue with Union Home Ministry to take action against officer, warning it should be an eye-opener to all toeing ruling party's line.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Silent wave in favour of our party: BJP Telangana leaders

BJP in Telangana gaining support from people due to manifesto and promise of BC CM; Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Rajya Sabha MP K. Laxman claim silent wave in support of saffron party; People angry over BRS party's forgotten promises to women, youth and farmers; BJP manifesto not about…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023