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VCK leader Thirumavalavan demands caste survey in T.N.

VCK founder Thirumavalavan claims Bihar survey reveals upper castes enjoy 50% reservations, while 63% of backward classes confined to 30%. Demands Union govt enact law to grant powers to States to make laws on reservations. Urges TN govt to conduct caste survey, increase SC/ST reservations to 21%. Criticizes Union govt…

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OPINION - David Olusoga: levelling up rhetoric is nothing new – the rest of the UK has always resented London’s allure

One of Britain’s most pre-eminent historians on how the capital’s gravitational pull for talent and investment has been regarded as a weakness for the Union

Evening Standard

Regulating media briefings by the police | Explained

With the Union Ministry of Home Affairs being ordered to prepare revised guidelines on media briefings by police personnel, we look at what the existing guidelines are and their shortcomings

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West Best: Home-grown Bloc-buster returns to the city

Live and local music on Hunter, King, Steel and Union streets.

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Suresh Gopi to take over as film institute president

Actor & politician Suresh Gopi accepted Union govt's nomination as president of Kolkata-based SRFTI society & chairman of its governing council. He got assurance of no salary & liberties of a politician. He will lead BJP's protest march in Thrissur on October 2 & will not hinder Gandhi Jayanti rally.…

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Ahead of polls, KC(M) seeks to take credit for solving settler farmers’ issues

KC(M) seeks to affirm hold in Central Travancore region ahead of LS polls; meeting highlights success in addressing settler farmers' issues; plans to hold Statewide campaign programmes & public conventions; lashes out at Union govt for 'double standards' in implementing Women's Reservation Bill.

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Public health advocates demand warning labels, ban on junk food ads

Public health experts, consumer groups, lawyers, and patient groups call on Union government to check rise in consumption of UPF, warning of obesity and diabetes. NAPi report, "The Junk Push", reveals 43 lakh children under 5 are obese/overweight. Regulatory policies ineffective to stop misleading ads. WHO India study shows 200,000…

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Aadhaar number not mandatory to be in electoral rolls, will clarify: EC tells SC

EC informs SC Aadhaar not mandatory for electoral rolls; 66.23cr cards uploaded. Petitioner alleges misuse of personal data; SC hears plea challenging Union govt's notification making Aadhaar submission mandatory.

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T.N. CM Stalin criticises Centre for reducing NEET PG cut-off to zero

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin claims Union govt has accepted NEET benefit is zero. Reduced cut-off to zero, making NEET a mere formality. BJP govt heartless, causing loss of lives with NEET guillotine.

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Minister welcomes Centre’s decision to introduce women’s reservation Bill

Lakshmi Hebbalkar welcomes Union govt's decision to introduce Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament. She believes it will lead to empowerment of women in politics & calls for all parties to cooperate to help more women enter Parliament & State Legislatures.

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We should vow to ensure victory in all 40 Lok Sabha seats in T.N., Puducherry: CM

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Kerala High Court suggests that Centre formulate a protocol on employment of persons with Hepatitis B

Kerala HC suggests Union Govt. come out with protocols to prevent discrimination against persons suffering from Hepatitis B in civil/public employment. Criticised medical board's report for declaring petitioner unfit solely due to infection. Deputy Solicitor General of India submitted Union Govt. has policy for HIV-infected persons, but not for Hepatitis…

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DMK’s legal wing questions BJP’s growing assets over the past 10 years

DMK's legal wing questions how BJP's assets grew to ₹34,000 crore in 9 yrs under PM Modi; condemns foisting of cases against opposition, TN Governor's actions & false info given to Parliament by Union Ministers. Calls for opinion of all stakeholders before Bills are adopted.

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India’s criminal law overhaul isn’t offering us a new engine, but the same car with a paint job

On the last day of the monsoon session of Parliament, the Union government ambushed the opposition, if not the entire country, with the announcement that it was tabling three new pieces of proposed legislation, to replace the trinity of laws that have been the bedrock of administering the criminal law.

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"INDIA, that is Bharat, a Union of States..." Rahul Gandhi slams Centre on 'One Nation, One election'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government for "toying' with the idea of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha elections and state assembly elections in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Reduction in LPG price is an indication that elections are approaching, says Stalin

Mr. Stalin said Union govt's decision to reduce LPG price by ₹200 was an indication of elections approaching. He also said 28 political parties to attend alliance meeting in Mumbai & didn't rule out petrol & diesel prices reducing. He reviewed development works in Kolathur constituency.

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Will contest against Modi if he enters fray in Tamil Nadu: Seeman

NTK chief Seeman challenges PM Modi to contest in TN; claims DMK failed to fulfill 8% of election promises. He believes Congress & BJP are same, accuses Union govt of using ED to exert political pressure. Seeman wants Vijayalakshmi's complaint to pass, claims he has a family & two children.

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When will J&K Statehood be restored, Supreme Court asks Union government

CJI Chandrachud suggests line of argument for Centre that J&K was converted to UT for "stipulated period" for national security. Centre agrees & assures J&K will return to Statehood after normalcy. CJI pushes Centre for answer on when it will revert to State. Centre yet to give timeline.

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BJP’s social media cells in U.P. told to expand reach, highlight welfare policies

BJP UP unit held workshop in Lucknow for district heads & social media workers to better utilise party's platforms. CM Adityanath, Deputy CM Pathak & State president Chaudhary attended. Discussed highlighting welfare policies & schemes of Union & State govts.

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Rethink the emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism

The dynamics of the emerging fiscal federalism of India entails significant rethinking especially in the context of the 16th Finance Commission

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Buying onions might leave Bengaluru consumers teary-eyed unless weather plays nice

Tomato prices recently dropped, but onion prices may soon rise due to delayed monsoon in Karnataka. In APMC, prices have jumped 50-60% in 15 days, while retail markets have seen prices rise from ₹30 to ₹40-45 per kg. 40% of farmers in Chitradurga have decided not to grow onions due…

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10 trade unions and Samyukt Kisan Morcha resolve to fight against Central government policies

Ten CTUs and SKM plan to launch protests against Union govt's policies ahead of 2024 General Elections. They seek to unite workers and peasants to address the "alarming situation" caused by pro-corporate policies. They will hold protests across India in Dec 2023-Jan 2024 to challenge poverty, slow economy, and lack…

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Andhra Pradesh: Union and State governments curtailing freedom of speech, alleges CPI leader

CPI State secretariat member P. Kameswara Rao alleged that the Union and the State governments were curtailing the freedom of speech.

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Recognise ST certificates of Narikurava community: Vasan

G.K. Vasan urges Union and State govts to recognise new ST certificates for Narikurava community, allowing them to access jobs reserved for STs.

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Mahadayi agitation likely to be relaunched

Farmer leaders in four districts of North Karnataka have been demanding diversion of Mahadayi river waters to Malaprabha for 47 yrs. Despite lack of political will, they resolved to relaunch agitation if Union govt fails to give assurance. Delegation to meet Union Minister Pralhad Joshi soon. Farmers mentally & physically…

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