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BJP demands Siddaramaiah to clear last year's Gruha Lakshmi scheme arrears before demitting office

BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar has urged outgoing Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to explain the whereabouts of Rs 5,000 crore allegedly meant for Gruha Lakshmi scheme beneficiaries. Payments for February and March 2025 reportedly did not reach eligible families, prompting calls for accountability before Siddaramaiah demits office.

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After truce in AIADMK, Velumani visits constituency, Shanmugam yet to make his stand clear

AIADMK leaders S P Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam are back in their constituencies. They are thanking voters after a recent truce with party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami. Shanmugam has not clarified his position. Other rebel MLAs have agreed to work under Palaniswami. Dr C Vijayabaskar is consulting supporters for…

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Kerala Governor raises concern over 'Vande Mataram' protocol in Assembly

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar voiced dissatisfaction. He stated 'Vande Mataram' was played, not sung in full, during his attendance at the Assembly. Proper protocol was not followed, he noted. The Governor has discussed the matter with the Assembly Speaker. He anticipates the issue will be resolved. This follows allegations…

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Punjab Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: AAP sweeps over 200 wards; Congress remains a distant second

Punjab Civic Body Election Results Live News: Vote counting for the Punjab civic election 2026 is underway today across 102 civic bodies amid tight security arrangements. The results are considered crucial for major political parties, including AAP, Congress, BJP and SAD. The outcome is expected to shape the political atmosphere…

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Legislatures in Arizona, California, and Rhode Island will decide on legislatively referred ballot measures in June

Three states—Arizona, California, and Rhode Island—have June deadlines for referring measures to voters. In Arizona, where legislators extended their session through June 30, 31 measures have passed one chamber and are awaiting a vote in the other. California's legislature does not adjourn until August 31, but legislative measures must be…

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"BJP will form next government": Newly-appointed Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon

Kewal Singh Dhillon, the new Punjab BJP chief, has set ambitious goals for farmers and the youth. He expressed confidence in the party's victory in the 2027 Assembly elections. Dhillon aims to transform Punjab into the world's best state. New state presidents were also appointed for Delhi, Tripura, and Haryana,…

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40 pc of winning candidates in WB polls secured less than 50 pc vote share: ADR Report

West Bengal Assembly election results show a significant trend. Nearly 40 percent of victorious candidates won with less than half the votes in their constituencies. Voter turnout was high at 93.7 percent. Winning candidates secured an average of 50.43 percent of votes. The report also examined criminal backgrounds and wealth…

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AIADMK MP demands CBI inquiry into 4 MLA's resignation, switch to TVK

AIADMK MP M Dhanapal has demanded a CBI investigation into the recent resignations of four party MLAs. These legislators joined the ruling TVK party immediately after quitting their assembly seats. Dhanapal alleges significant financial transactions behind these defections. This development follows a recent patch-up between AIADMK factions.

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Siddaramaiah resigns! DK Shivakumar to claim Karnataka CM chair

Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to the Governor's office. This decision follows meetings between Congress leaders. The move ends a power tussle within the Karnataka Congress. Shivakumar was previously deputy chief minister. The transition is expected to bring cabinet and organizational changes.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah seeks Governor's appointment, might make way for Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is reportedly preparing to step down. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is widely expected to take over the top post. The Congress party high command has apparently conveyed this decision. Supporters of both leaders are reacting to the developing situation across the state.

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AIADMK factions patch up, withdraw MLAs disqualification plea

AIADMK factions have reunited after two weeks of disagreement. Rebel MLAs met with party chief Palaniswami, stating there was only a difference of opinion. They affirmed their support for the AIADMK general secretary. The group also met with the Assembly Speaker to confirm their unified functioning.

The Economic Times

UCC Bill not against any religion, seeks protection for women: NDA members tell Assam Assembly

Assam MLAs are discussing the Uniform Civil Code Bill. They state the bill aims to protect women's rights and does not target any religion. Tribal communities are exempt, preserving their traditional laws. The bill seeks to ban polygamy and mandate live-in relationship registration. Supporters believe it is a historic step…

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One more AIADMK MLA quits; Palaniswami camp asks TN Speaker not to accept resignation of 3 party MLAs

A fourth AIADMK MLA resigned from the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The Palaniswami faction urged the Speaker not to accept resignations of three other MLAs, citing procedural lapses. They alleged the MLAs joined the ruling TVK before their resignations were notified. Congress expressed concern over horse-trading. The Speaker stated he is…

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Leadership speculation: Invited by Congress high command to Delhi for meeting, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to meet the Congress high command in Delhi amid intense speculation over a possible leadership change and cabinet reshuffle in the state. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has also expressed readiness to attend if summoned. The discussions come as the party seeks to…

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"Democracy won, intimidation lost": PM Modi hails BJP's massive win on Falta seat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Debangshu Panda of the BJP for a significant victory in Falta, West Bengal. The seat saw re-polling due to earlier irregularities. Panda secured a win by over 1 lakh votes. This win strengthens the BJP's presence in the state assembly. The Election Commission reported high…

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ECI Falta Election Result 2026: BJP’s Debangshu Panda leading with massive margin amid strict security arrangements

Election Commission of India Falta Election Result 2026: Vote counting for the Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal is currently underway, with BJP candidate Debangshu Panda taking a lead. The constituency recently witnessed a full repoll after the Election Commission of India ordered fresh voting over allegations of electoral irregularities…

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Telangana Cabinet approves mid-day meal scheme in junior colleges

Telangana Cabinet approved introducing mid-day meals in all junior colleges and sanctioned 2.50 lakh houses under the 'Indiramma' housing scheme's second phase. The government also approved the Next-Generation Life Sciences Policy 2026-30, aiming to attract $25 billion investment and create five lakh jobs, positioning Telangana as a top global life…

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‘Are they your real teeth?’ How TV’s best – and most gloriously blunt – chatshow ripped up the rulebook

As Rylan Clark takes the final hot seat on The Assembly, the makers tell all about this revolutionary show. Where else would a politician be driven to tears? Or Stephen Fry be asked about his sexual proclivities?

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In Gerrymandering Fight, Democracy Is Losing

In this recent round, Republicans are entirely to blame. In the new MAGA-fied GOP, winning is everything, and there's no quarter given for concepts such as fairness.

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TDP-led NDA to win all 4 Rajya Sabha seats from Andhra on June 18

The TDP-led NDA is set to secure all four Rajya Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh. Elections are scheduled for June 18, 2026. The current Rajya Sabha composition will shift following this election. Sources indicate the TDP will contest two seats, with the BJP and Janasena each vying for one. The…

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DMK's 'bent coconut tree' jibe draws retort from VCK; Stalin says 'don't be harsh'

The DMK's sarcastic comment about the VCK and IUML joining the TVK government has ignited a political spat. VCK leaders have strongly refuted the remarks, asserting their independent growth. DMK chief M K Stalin has intervened, appealing to party members to refrain from using hurtful language. Both VCK and IUML…

The Economic Times

Senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected Kerala Assembly Speaker

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been elected Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. He secured 101 votes. A C Moideen received 35 votes and B B Gopakumar got 3 votes. The Congress-led UDF holds a majority in the 140-seat Assembly. The opposition fronts announced their nominees earlier.

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UN climate vote strengthens calls for rich nations to pay for damage

Nearly a year after the International Court of Justice declared that states have legal obligations to combat climate change, the United Nations General Assembly has thrown its political weight behind the opinion – reinforcing a growing push to turn climate promises into legal accountability.

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‘They won’t get more than 5-7 thousand votes’: BJP’s Panda targets TMC in Falta

Repolling is underway in Falta Assembly constituency. BJP candidate Debangshu Panda stated voting is peaceful and voters are participating. He expressed confidence in a significant BJP victory. The Election Commission ordered fresh polling due to alleged irregularities. Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan had previously withdrawn from the contest. Counting of…

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Tamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion: CM Vijay adds 23 more ministers to TVK-led govt, shuffles some portfolios

T.N. Cabinet Expansion Updates: Tamil Nadu's new government has expanded its cabinet. Twenty-three more MLAs joined the State Cabinet. This includes two from the Congress party. This is the second major expansion for the Vijay-led TVK government. Chief Minister Vijay has retained key departments. Other ministers have been assigned portfolios…

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