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After FIRs, Bengal BJP MLAs attempt to clean Ambedkar statue in Assembly

A day after FIRs were registered against BJP MLAs for alleged disrespect to national anthem, the party’s legislators sparked a fresh controversy

The Hindu

FIR against West Bengal BJP MLAs for not standing up during national anthem

The Kolkata Police has registered an FIR against 12 BJP legislators on the basis of a complaint filed by an official of West Bengal Assembly for allegedly “insulting” the national anthem.

The Hindu

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

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California Rep. Tony Cárdenas won’t run again - Roll Call

Rep. Tony Cárdenas, D-Calif., does not plan to run for a seventh term in 2024 and endorsed state legislator Luz Rivas to succeed him.

Roll Call

States v. Governors: Delay in assenting to Bills | Explained

With the issue of indecision by the Governor on passed Bills agitating some States, The Hindu decodes what role the assent of a Governor plays; the extent of autonomy enjoyed by the Governor, and whether his actions can be subjected to judicial scrutiny.

The Hindu

Will launch movement if Bihar doesn’t get special category status: Nitish

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that he would launch a movement across the State if the Union government did not grant Bihar special category status.

The Hindu

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra will pass through Salem, Tiruvannamalai, Nilgiris with significant tribal population: Murugan

Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Diary, Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan said that Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, which will be inaugurated in Ranchi in Jharkhand on November 15 (tribal icon Birsa Munda’s birthday), will be kickstarted in Tamil Nadu in three districts – Salem, Tiruvannamalai, and Nilgiris.…

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Bihar caste survey report: no copy for journalists, only for members of the House

Bihar govt. releases caste survey report, but journalists not provided copies. Opposition parties criticize survey as “inaccurate”. Report distributed to members of both Houses, but journalists struggle to get a copy.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar’s remarks spark debate about ‘culturally appropriate’ ways of disseminating sex education

While the tone and tenor in which Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar raked the topic of family planning in the State assembly can be debated, it has sparked a controversy over his remarks being ‘culturally inappropriate.’

The Hindu

Thirumavalavan seeks a commission to look into Centre-State relations

Thol. Thirumavalavan urges TN Govt. to set up commission to strengthen federalism & reclaim State's rights. He cites examples of 1960s, when voices against Centre encroaching on State's rights began to emerge. He calls for TN Govt. to create awareness about State rights & set up new commission to look…

The Hindu

State Assembly a model: Shamseer

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar to table caste survey report in Bihar Assembly

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced he would table the report on the recently released caste-based survey in the both Houses of the State Assembly in the upcoming winter session.

The Hindu

Bihar CM holds all-party meeting over caste survey report

According to sources, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar informed those at the meeting that “socio-economic profile of castes will be provided to all political parties ahead of upcoming winter session of the State Assembly”.

The Hindu

Bill providing 33% reservation for women in urban local bodies introduced: Nagaland to Supreme Court

The Nagaland government has informed the SC that a bill providing 33% reservation for women in urban local bodies has been introduced in the State Assembly

The Hindu

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Treasuries department urged to open more sub treasuries in rural areas

Opening more sub treasuries in the rural areas will prove a big help to elderly pensioners, the Estimates Committee of the State Assembly says

The Hindu

BJP’s ‘wasteful expenditure’ made Himachal debt stressed, claims Congress white paper

The Congress government tabled a ‘white paper’ on the State finances in the State Assembly during the ongoing monsoon session. The paper held the BJP-led Central Government equally responsible for the State’s economic mess and added that the State has landed into a poor fiscal position due to shortsightedness and…

The Hindu

President Droupadi Murmu launches Gujarat Assembly’s digital project

The NeVA project aligns with the broader Digital India Programme representing one of the 44 Mission Mode Projects (MMP).

The Hindu

Global Biofuel Alliance a key step under India’s leadership after International Solar Alliance: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project of the Gujarat Assembly, and addressed the State Assembly, as it commenced its four-day monsoon session

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People are fed-up with the BJP-JJP regime in Haryana: Hooda

Former Haryana CM and currently Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly, the Congress party’s Bhupinder Singh Hooda took a dig at the ruling BJP-JJP government

The Hindu

Faculty associations oppose Governor’s move on V-C search committees for three universities

Organisations condemn TN Governor's move to appoint VCs in 3 univs; Govt opposes, citing lack of powers; JAC, TANRECTA, MKK allege infringement on autonomy, violation of laws; Urge Gov to withdraw move.

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California passes bill banning caste-based discrimination

Dalit rights groups hail the vote as a landmark victory in their bid to stop casteism from taking root in the US.

The Hindu

In Bengal, a crisis in higher education

Raj Bhavan and the West Bengal government need to walk the talk, and resolve the impasse pver the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in the interest of students

The Hindu

Urgent measures required at Muthalapozhi, says V.D. Satheesan

Mr. Satheesan was addressing the protest led by Adoor Prakash, MP, at Muthalapozhi where 69 fishers have so far lost their lives. He said that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) would continue to take up the issue inside and outside the State Assembly.

The Hindu

INDIA alliance will take power at Centre and restore order in Manipur: Mamata

The BJP MLAs who participated in the debate opposed the motion which was tabled by Trinamool Congress members including Minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay.

The Hindu

Police personnel won't be taken on contract, says Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on July 26 said in the State Assembly that police personnel will not be taken on contract.

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