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AIADMK walked out of the Assembly for a ‘lame’ reason as it did not want to antagonise BJP, alleges DMK

Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu alleges AIADMK walked out of Assembly to avoid antagonising BJP; reason cited by Leader of Opposition false; amendment Bill to rename Tamil Nadu Fisheries University after late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa pending with Governor; Bill among those taken up for readoption by Assembly; AIADMK should have supported…

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AIADMK questions need for special Assembly session to readopt Bills when case is pending in Supreme Court

. Opposition Leader Palaniswami questions need for special session to readopt Bills, Gov. Ravi had withheld assent. Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan says Gov. now has no choice but to grant assent. Palaniswami blames DMK for inconsistency in stand on V-C appointments. CM Stalin says changes needed since convention not followed…

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Withholding assent means rejection and the Assembly can reconsider the Bills, says T.N. government

TN govt contends Governor's withholding assent means Bill rejected, can be reconsidered by Assembly. Speaker has powers to allow discussion on matters not provided for in Constitution/TNLA Rules. Law Minister says Bills returned, not pending. Governor must act on Council of Ministers' advice.

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Governor’s act is illegal, anti-people and against sovereignty of Assembly, says Chief Minister Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin accuses Governor of illegal, anti-people actions, says he should act as bridge between State and Centre; AIADMK, BJP stage walkout; CM says Governor teaching wrong lessons, expressing opinion against Tamil culture.

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People will teach a fitting lesson to BRS, says Bhatti

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T.N. Assembly re-enacts 10 Bills which were denied assent by Governor Ravi

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes 10 Bills for which Governor withheld assent. Bills empower State govt. to appoint Vice-Chancellors instead of Governor, who is Chancellor. CM Stalin moved resolution to reconsider & pass Bills. Article 200 of Constitution says Governor must give assent when Bill returned & adopted again. Rule 143…

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BJP's Tonk candidate says Sachin Pilot does not have 'CM face' advantage this time in Rajasthan

BJP's Tonk candidate Ajit Singh Mehta is pitching his Assembly election contest with Congress leader Sachin Pilot as a "local-versus-outsider" battle. Mehta, a Tonk resident, claims he knows the micro-level problems faced by people and Pilot is an "outsider" who won big last time due to the CM face advantage.…

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‘Real possibility’ of powersharing return by Christmas or in new year – Varadkar

The Taoiseach said that in his view it was ‘really important’ that the next return of Stormont is ‘sustainable’.

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Six months on, some cab drivers yet to receive overdue payments for taxi services rendered during Karnataka Assembly elections

Cab drivers in Karnataka allege they haven't received payments for services rendered during Assembly elections, 6 months after polls concluded. Drivers in coastal districts are urging timely release of payments, estimated to be in lakhs. Association of cab drivers and owners submitted a memorandum to Dakshina Kannada district authority. Karnataka…

The Hindu

No ticket, only sops: women still fall behind in the electoral sweepstakes

Women voters are increasingly influential in elections, but parties are yet to give more tickets to female candidates. Despite promises of 33% reservation, women candidates are still few. Economic conditions, not empowerment, are driving the rise in women voters.

The Hindu

Leader of Opposition from South brings back to life issue of poor representation of North Karnataka

The appointment of a BJP leader from South Karnataka as the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly has raised dust and ruffled feathers in the party, days after party president was also picked from a Southern district.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Assembly mourns Sankaraiah, Bangaru Adigal and others

Assembly mourns passing of former MLAs K. Venu, R. Venkataswamy, P. Velduri, Bangaru Adigalar and N. Sankaraiah. Speaker M. Appavu recalled their contributions. Sankaraiah was elected to Assembly in 1967, 1977 and 1980 and was CPI(M) leader.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Assembly re-adopts all 10 bills denied assent by Governor Ravi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin moved a resolution in the Assembly for reconsidering and passing the 10 Bills for which Governor R.N. Ravi had withheld assent for

The Hindu

Cash, drugs, jewellery worth ₹340 crore seized during model code of conduct period

“Cash to the tune of ₹40.18 crore, narcotic drugs valued at more than ₹17 crore, liquor, jewellery and other items cumulatively worth more than ₹280 crore were seized in Madhya Pradesh since the model code of conduct for the State Assembly polls came into force on October 9,” a top…

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Morning digest | Over 74% voter turnout recorded in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls; six militants killed in J&K operations, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 18, 2023

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In a first, all polling booths in Raipur (North) Assembly constituency managed by women: EC

For 1st time, all booths in an Assembly seat managed by all-women teams; 1,046 women deployed in 201 booths; 100% turnout in Sonewani booth; EC urged all sections to vote; 11 booths set up in Bharatpur-Sonhat for fewer than 100 voters; 100% enrolment of PVTGs. #ElectionCommission #Chhattisgarh #MadhyaPradesh #Voting #Women…

The Canberra Times

Davis alleged to have made sexual advances towards junior staffer

The Assembly has resolved to conduct an independent review.

The Hindu

Voter turnout crosses 74% in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls

Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh polls: Tight security, violence reported; provisional turnout 75.41% & 74% respectively. Jawan killed in Naxalite blast, woman died in queue and man in elephant attack. Bigwigs in fray, BJP accused of distributing money and liquor. ECI asked to take action against Home Minister's statement. BJP CM…

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Vijayendra and I will work as jodettu: Ashok

R. Ashok & B.Y. Vijayendra to work as "jodetthu" to strengthen BJP; will tour State like B.S. Yediyurappa & ensure BJP's victory in LS, BBMP & Assembly polls. Duo to free State from Congress' "maladministration" & ensure lotus blooms again. #Karnataka #BJP #LokSabhaPolls

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Bihar Governor approves Bill raising reservation from 50% to 65%

Governor Arlekar approves Bihar Reservation Amendment Bill, raising quota for backward, extremely backward classes, SCs & STs from 50% to 65%, with 10% for EWS, pushing total to 75%. Bill passed unanimously in state assembly, CM Kumar assures implementation "as soon as possible". EBC quota raised from 18% to 25%,…

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Amid voices of discontent from some North Karnataka leaders, BJP picks Ashok as Leader of the Opposition

BJP chooses Ashok as LoP in Karnataka Assembly, signals Yediyurappa group's control. After 6 months, BJP selects Ashok, a Vokkaliga MLA, as LoP to ensure Vokkaliga leadership not ignored. Central leadership may be trying to put responsibility of LS polls on newly appointed State president. Discontent among a section of…

The Hindu

With month-long Navakerala Sadas, LDF hopes to regain political mojo ahead of LS polls

KozhikodeNava Kerala Sadas, LDF's month-long outreach programme, aims to regain political mojo ahead of LS polls. UDF boycotts event. Specially designed bus for CM, Cabinet, top bureaucrats. Objective: bring governance to grassroots, enhance mass contact. UDF criticises govt for depleting exchequer. Cabinet reshuffle post Sadas. Sadas to streamline processes, harness…

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Telangana Assembly elections 2023: Minister Satyavathi Rathod booked for offering money to women during poll campaign

In a viral video, Ms.Rathod was purportedly seen putting a few currency notes in the aarti plate after being accorded a traditional welcome by some women during her election campaign.

The Hindu

High security in Kozhikode for Nava Kerala Sadass

Security arrangements for CM Pinarayi Vijayan's visit to Kozhikode for Nava Kerala Sadass intensified with surveillance, drone cameras, additional squads, and 1,000 volunteers. Complaints will be accepted at special counters and action taken in two weeks or 45 days.

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