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R. Ashok asks govt. to come out with White Paper on Central funds to State for last 20 years

Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok claimed that the Congress in the State was trying to “mislead people by blaming the Centre for fund crunch”.

The Hindu

Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's popular but authoritarian president, declares election win

President Bukele was widely expected to be reelected in a landslide. He has cracked down on gangs but also has taken steps to consolidate his power and eliminate opposition.

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A citizens' vote on contentious issues is first independents' pitch

Strong Independents party wants community referenda if elected.

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Barr hints at risk of 'stooge independents' running in ACT election

The Chief Minister expects 'fierce' crossbench competition.

The Canberra Times

'To shift the balance': Carnell and Emerson launch ACT independents party

The game just changed for the 2024 territory election.

The Canberra Times

Swelling independent movement has ex-candidate considering another tilt

Work is under way to form an independents' group in Murrumbidgee.

The Canberra Times

Sena vs Sena: Ahead of verdict, Thackeray chastises Speaker Narwekar’s private visit to CM Shinde

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s verdict on the disqualification proceedings against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his Shiv Sena MLAs will determine whether democracy was alive or not in this country, said Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on January 9 while criticising Mr. Narwekar’s recent visit to Mr. Shinde.

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Kerala Governor’s policy address in Assembly not a benevolent act, says Sebastian Paul

Former MP Sebastian Paul has said that will not be performing any “benevolent act” by delivering the policy address in the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Paul was opening a seminar in Kozhikode on January 8 on the topic ‘Saffronisation of Universities and the Governor’s Unconstitutional Interferences.’

The Hindu

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rules out vendetta politics in arrest of kar sevak in Hubballi

On January 1, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok had accused the Congress government of arresting workers of Hindutva organisations at a time when the Ram temple in Ayodhya is being inaugurated, and warned of protests by BJP against such arrests.

The Hindu

Kerala seeks guidelines from SC on circumstances under which Governor can reserve Bills for President’s consideration

Kerala has moved the Supreme Court seeking to lay down guidelines on the circumstances under which the Governor may reserve Bills presented to him for the consideration of the President, withhold his assent or return it to the Legislative Assembly

The Hindu

Foeticide racket: Ashok takes officials to task for failure to seal jaggery unit in Mandya village

Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok took serious exception to the failure of the officials to seal the jaggery unit in Haadya village in Mandya, where sex determination tests were allegedly conducted as part of the foeticide racket.

The Hindu

MLA from Cogress sports black shirt in a symbolic protest

Congress MLA from Channagiri Basavaraju V. Shivaganga turned up at the Legislative Assembly wearing a black shirt to protest

The Hindu

One notable name missing as ACT Greens announce first round of preselection

Greens announce nine of their 10 lead candidates for 2024 election.

The Canberra Times

Vijayendra in Delhi; likely to discuss appointments to party posts

Hope is up in the BJP camp over appointment of legislators to various posts, with State BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra expected to meet senior party leaders in Delhi over the weekend.

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Govt. considering ‘B’ khata-like system for semi-legal properties in urban local bodies across Karnataka

The State government is considering a proposal to introduce ‘B’ khata-like system for semi-legal properties in the limits of urban local bodies across the State, Minister for Municipal Administration Rahim Khan informed the Legislative Assembly.

The Hindu

Government to consider proposal to carry out cloud seeding in Karnataka

On hearing the response from the Deputy CM about the decision-making process, Prakash Koliwad, Congress MLA from Ranebennur in Haveri district, offered to take up cloud seeding at his own cost if the government is facing hurdles in taking a decision. “If the government cannot carry out cloud seeding, please…

The Hindu

Somashekar refuses to walk out with BJP members over CM’s assurance to minorities

Former Minister S.T. Somashekar’s refusal to walk out with the BJP members over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s reported assurance to the Minorities Department raised many eyebrows in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Indiscriminate sanction of new liquor licences to hotels in Karnataka comes under criticism in the Assembly

Minister promises to review CL-7 licence conditions after MLAs raise issue in Assembly; rules lack norms on building plan, parking area.

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Independent reviewer appointed to probe Davis allegation handling

The review will focus on the Greens' handling of the allegations.

The Hindu

Assembly condoles death of D.B. Chandregowda, others

The Legislative Assembly paid glowing tributes to the late Parliamentarian D.B. Chandregowda and other dignitaries who passed away recently.

The Hindu

Members read out Preamble in Assembly

The start of the Legislative Assembly session in the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi on Monday was marked by the reading of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.

The Hindu

Delayed start of winter session of Karnataka Legislative Assembly draws flak

Delayed start of winter session of Assembly session in Belagavi draws flak; members urge Speaker U.T. Khader to start on time. Chief Minister’s flight delayed due to weather, sources say

The Canberra Times

Why the ACT govt is reluctant to crack down on short-stay rentals

The ACT sees no need to regulate Airbnb and similar services.

The Hindu

Criticism against Kerala Police unfair, unwarranted, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan defends Kerala Police in Kollam kidnapping case, cites several cases as examples of excellence. Warns unwarranted criticism would demoralise force. Handed driver's licence to armless woman Jilumol from Idukki. CM blames Governor for Kannur University VC setback, says Gov must work in tandem with govt…

The Canberra Times

Property developer licence laws in ACT to expand owner repair rights

A registrar will take action against rule-breaking developers.

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