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‘Never opposed caste survey’ but decision cannot heighten social tensions, says Fadnavis

He challenged the Congress party to announce an OBC Prime Ministerial face for the 2024 general election.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Suspended Lok Sabha MP count nearly doubles during NDA terms | Data

In the recent special session of India’s Parliament, the passing of the women’s reservation bill was an auspicious start. However, the session took a negative turn when BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri directed communal slurs at BSP member Kunwar Danish Ali. This article also highlights a rising trend of mass suspensions…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

NewsClick raids | I&B Minister Anurag Thakur says investigating agencies are independent, they act according to law

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said investigating agencies are independent and they act according to law

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Between INDIA boycott and Modi’s cold shoulder, 7 questions for press freedom

The public declaration by the opposition bloc INDIA to boycott, or not cooperate with, 14 television news anchors is a welcome move because it has opened up space for a public discussion on the issue of media freedom. As has been argued by many, this is not the first time…

Newslaundry · Sep 21, 2023

On women’s reservation Bill, Sonia Gandhi says it is ours

Asked about the bill when she was entering Parliament on Tuesday, Sonia Gandhi said, “It is ours, apna hai.”

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Goa CM asks his Chhattisgarh counterpart Bhupesh Baghel, Congress to clarify stand on Sanatana Dharma row

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant hit out at the opposition bloc INDIA over the remarks made against Sanatana Dharma by some of its leaders, and sought to know whether the Congress and Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel support the statements made by them.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Explained | The reality of scholarship schemes for religious minorities in India

Read The Hindu explainer on decoding the status of scholarship schemes implemented for religious minorities in India.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre for "slashing" MGNREGA budget by "33 per cent"

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government for allegedly "slashing 33 per cent" Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme budget-a flagship programme started by the previous UPA regime- in 2005. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 23, 2023

Bhupesh vows to fight Bastar steel plant privatisation, links it to tribal sentiments

BJP, Congress battle over Chhattisgarh's Nagarnar Steel Plant; CM Baghel opposes sale, BJP's Sao says it's for people's progress. CM wants SAIL to run plant; BJP says disinvestment process started under UPA. Plant has largest Blast Furnace in India, will contribute to India's self-reliance in Steel sector.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Shaming or demeaning women is a concern for all: Nirmala Sitharaman

Ms. Sitharaman said she would like to remind her about an incident which happened on March 25, 1989 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly when the then Leader of the Opposition Jayalalithaa’s saree was pulled.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023