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TMC's Saket Gokhale questions NCPI credentials, flags 84-day silence of EC on RTIs

Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale questioned the Election Commission's 84-day delay in responding to his RTI query. He sought details about the Nationalist Citizens Party of India and its credentials. Gokhale also inquired about 20 sitting TMC MPs claiming to have joined this party. The Lok Sabha Secretariat also failed…

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Too early to say whether Rahul Gandhi will be projected as 2029 PM face: Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan; harps on Opposition unity

Prithviraj Chavan underscored that naming Rahul Gandhi as the opposition's prime ministerial candidate is premature. He highlighted the necessity of unifying regional parties to prevent vote fragmentation. Chavan is optimistic about the DMK rejoining the INDIA bloc and stressed the importance of bolstering the organizational strength of Congress while engaging…

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TVK, Congress join hands under new banner as Vijay-led bloc gets ‘Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance’ tag

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led ruling alliance has been named the “Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance” after a coordination meeting chaired by party founder and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in Chennai. Congress, VCK, MDMK and IUML leaders attended the meeting, while CPI and CPI(M) stayed away.

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Women have always been change-makers in India's history: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla acknowledged women's historical change-making roles in India. He noted their significant contributions to the nation's institutions and traditions. Women have achieved unprecedented success and leadership across many different fields today. Birla emphasized the importance of empowering women and building their leadership capabilities. Capacity-building workshops are…

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Rahul Gandhi will lead INDIA bloc in 2029 polls, says K C Venugopal amid 'Vijay for PM' chant by TVK

Rahul Gandhi will lead the INDIA alliance in the upcoming 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Senior Congress leader K C Venugopal confirmed Gandhi as the bloc's prime ministerial face. He dismissed reports suggesting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for the top post. Venugopal highlighted Gandhi's widespread appeal and focus…

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Not just in legislature, rare to see women in corner offices of PSUs too

Women account for less than 10% of employees in India’s central public sector enterprises, with representation particularly weak in supervisory roles. Experts blame structural barriers, male-dominated sectors, childcare responsibilities, workplace conditions and recruitment practices, calling for reforms to hiring, promotion and retention.

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31-member joint panel formed to examine FCRA Amendment Bill; BJP’s Sanjay Jaiswal named chairperson

A 31-member joint parliamentary committee will examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. BJP leader Sanjay Jaiswal chairs the panel, which includes members from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Opposition parties had previously protested the bill, alleging it targeted minorities and NGOs. The government rejected these claims and challenged…

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Lok Sabha Speaker gives rebel TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay time till Sept 22 to reply to disqualification plea

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla granted Sudip Bandyopadhyay an extension until September 22. This allows the rebel TMC MP time to file his reply to a disqualification petition. The petition was filed by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee under the Tenth Schedule. Speaker Birla has granted separate seating for the 20…

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Bill to provide statutory framework to Indian Statistical Institute referred to parliamentary panel

The Indian Statistical Institute is set to receive a legislative upgrade as a bill has been dispatched to a parliamentary committee. This initiative aims to fortify the institute's governance and research prowess. By establishing the institute as a corporate body, the legislation aims to equip the next generation of statisticians…

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Delhi Lakshmi Yojana RD maturity set for July 2029, year of next Lok Sabha polls

The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana's recurring deposit matures on July 31, 2029. Eligible women receive Rs 2,500 monthly, with Rs 1,500 in RD and Rs 1,000 via digital currency. Aadhaar enrolment is facilitated for beneficiaries without the identity number. The Council of Ministers can review and change the maturity period after…

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Smriti Irani recalls miscarriage during 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Bahu Thi', being asked to return while bleeding, fired after pregnancy

Smriti Irani has returned to the BJP’s national organisational team as a general secretary with responsibility for Uttar Pradesh. Her journey has included an early McDonald’s job paying Rs 1,800 a month, difficult experiences during her television career and a major political breakthrough in Amethi, where she defeated Rahul Gandhi…

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'Rahul Gandhi reduced to memes and reels,' says BJP on his smash-patriarchy remark

The BJP has taken a jab at Rahul Gandhi's recent claims about dismantling patriarchy, with Bansuri Swaraj accusing him of fabricating a deceptive narrative aimed at generating memes instead of meaningful dialogue. She also pointed out what she said was the Congress party's hypocrisy when discussing women's issues.

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Election Commission renews outreach plans for Gen Alpha, Z

The Election Commission is launching new initiatives to engage young voters. These efforts target students from classes nine to twelve and university levels. The commission plans to establish fifty thousand Electoral Literacy Clubs nationwide. This program aims to educate youth about democratic values and electoral processes. The goal is to…

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SC hears Abhishek Banerjee’s plea seeking expedited decision on disqualification of 20 Rebel TMC MPs

The Supreme Court heard a plea from TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee regarding rebel MPs. He sought expedition of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision on disqualification. The apex court declined to issue notice to the Speaker and secretary-general. A similar plea by Shiv Sena (UBT) was previously halted by the…

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97 crore voters, 1.8 crore election workers: CEC highlights scale of India's polls

India's Chief Election Commissioner referred to the impressive 97 crore voters as the largest family globally. During general elections, the Election Commission of India transforms into the world's biggest organization, facilitating connection among 1.8 crore officials via the ECINET platform. This essential tool ensures streamlined communication and holds extensive electoral…

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Abhishek Banerjee seeks SC direction on disqualification of 20 TMC MPs

Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court seeking an urgent decision from the Speaker. The plea concerns the disqualification of twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs. These MPs have aligned themselves with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. The Supreme Court has listed Banerjee's plea for hearing on August 25.…

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Mahua Moitra moves SC over alleged midnight eviction from Nadia circuit house

TMC MP Mahua Moitra approached the Supreme Court regarding her eviction from a circuit house. District administration officials allegedly forced her to leave the state-owned property late at night. This incident occurred in her constituency, Krishnanagar, despite a prior protective court order. Moitra had also sought intervention from the Lok…

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Adjourned, not prorogued: Parliament's Monsoon Session awaits formal closure

Parliament's Monsoon session remains open ten days after adjournment, sparking legislative speculation. The government may seek to pass a key women's reservation bill without a new session. This legislation aims to implement the law before the upcoming 2029 parliamentary elections. Opposition parties express concerns about potential delimitation impacts on their…

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Is Home Minister in search of 2/3rd majority to get delimitation-linked bill passed: Congress on LS prorogation delay

Congress questions the prolonged delay in proroguing Parliament's Monsoon session. The party suggests this pause may relate to a stalled constitutional amendment bill. This bill concerns delimitation and requires a two-thirds majority for passage. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on August 13. Ten days have…

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Parliament sees growing trend of bills introduced, passed in same session: PRS data

More than half of bills in the 18th Lok Sabha passed quickly. This trend accelerated sharply over the past year, analysis shows. The Monsoon Session saw eleven of twelve bills passed before its end. Many bills were cleared without any MP speaking on them. Lok Sabha functioned for only fifteen…

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Bills passed in 3 minutes, 9 with no LS MPs speaking: Parliament’s growing scrutiny gap

Parliament is increasingly passing Bills after relatively short periods of discussion. Data compiled from sessions between 2024 and 2026 across both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha show that while a few politically significant Bills did receive several hours of debate in both Houses, many have been cleared after…

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Amit Shah chairs southern CMs conclave, Karnataka CM Shivakumar flags delimitation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a meeting of southern chief ministers. Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar raised the delimitation issue and women's reservation. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan had a key interaction. The Mekedatu dam project and Cauvery water sharing were also discussed. Southern states…

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Karnataka CM Shivakumar seeks Southern Zonal Council resolution to retain 543 Lok Sabha seats, honour 1971 census

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged the Southern Zonal Council to adopt a resolution. He called for the 1971 census to be the basis for delimitation and Lok Sabha seat numbers. Shivakumar also requested that the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats remain unchanged for twenty-five years. He emphasised accommodating…

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School Assembly News Headlines, August 20, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appointed new members to the influential parliamentary panel. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is pushing for quicker business visas and more equitable economic relations with India. Amid ongoing oil supply uncertainties, Indian and US fuel exporters are enjoying significant gains. In sports, KL…

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Three months into opposition in Bengal: TMC split tests Mamata - survive, reinvent or fade

The TMC faces a significant crisis after its electoral defeat and loss of government power. Mamata Banerjee must now rebuild a party fractured by internal dissent and external challenges. A rebel faction and breakaway MPs have created competing power centers within the political landscape. The party's organizational structure, assets, and…

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