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Avis refuses to refund me for excess car hire insurance I said no to

Hiring a car in Europe is still something of a leap of faith, despite big improvements in recent years

The Guardian - UK

Karuvannur bank scam casts Thrissur LS constituency at the centre of a high-stakes CPI(M)-BJP political battle

In Thrissur, the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam has become a major political issue ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. BJP's Suresh Gopi has increased the party's vote share in the district, and CPI(M) is on the offensive, accusing BJP of using ED to further Gopi's candidacy. BJP's K. Surendran…

The Hindu

Congress PAC meets to finalise Lok Sabha election strategy in State

KPCC PAC met to shape campaign strategy for LS polls. Rejected CPI suggestion for Rahul Gandhi not to contest from Wayanad. Must balance interests of various communities & castes. Must counter govt's mass contact programme & highlight corruption scandals. Executive to meet Thurs.

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As polls approach, coop. bank scam may impact parties’ fortunes

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into the money laundering aspect of the Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank scam will have a bearing on the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], the Congress, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), especially in the Thrissur parliamentary constituency, and perhaps wider, as the Lok Sabha…

The Hindu

BJP’s new lows and a tradition of communal lexicon

BJP MP from South Delhi Ramesh Bhiduri let loose a barrage of abuse on BSP’s Kunwar Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha last week. In a letter to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, Ali said Bhiduri had hurled the “most foul, abusive invectives” at him. Among the flurry of epithets…

Newslaundry

Lalu meets Nitish Kumar amid talks of seat sharing

RJD chief Lalu Prasad and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar met to discuss seat sharing in upcoming Lok Sabha election. They also discussed controversy over RJD MP's recitation of 'Thakur poem' and INDIA bloc's move to counter BJP and PM Modi

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi bats for national OBC census in Chhattisgarh public meeting

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said his party would conduct a “caste census” if elected to power as only such an exercise would ensure “participation of OBCs, Dalits, tribals and women”

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BJP president J.P. Nadda to visit Bihar on October 5

BJP President J.P. Nadda to visit Bihar on October 5 to celebrate 100th birth anniversary of Kailashpati Mishra, a founding member of the party. BJP plans to organise several events till Nov 3 to celebrate Mishra's anniv. BJP leaders assert they will win 30 out of 40 LS seats in…

The Hindu

BJP-JD(S) alliance close to being formalised with HDD and HDK set to meet top BJP leaders in Delhi

JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President J.P. Nadda to discuss alliance for 2024 Lok Sabha polls. PM Modi and JD(S) patriarch H.D. Deve Gowda may also hold talks.

The Hindu

Pitch for three Dy.CMs aimed at getting more support ahead of LS polls: Rajanna

Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna on Wednesday said that ensuring victory in more seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is important for the longevity of the Congress government in Karnataka.

The Hindu

Parties’ Lok Sabha poll strategies likely to depend on Puthuppally result

Opposing fronts in Puthuppally bypoll seek to gauge strengths/weaknesses, hone strategies for 2024 LS polls.

The Hindu

AAP Gujarat chief claims alliance with Congress in Lok Sabha polls

AAP and Congress to fight Gujarat LS polls under seat-sharing formula. BJP downplays announcement, dubs AAP "B team" of Congress. Congress says final call will be taken by Central leadership.

The Hindu

Amit Shah to introduce NCT services bill in Lok Sabha today

NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah is set to introduce on Monday the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill that seeks to replace the May 19 ordinance that wrested the control of bureaucracy from the Delhi government by neutering the Supreme Court verdict, which had vested superintendence…

The Times of India

Deve Gowda claims group of local Congress leaders threatened boycott if he was invited to Oppn. leaders’ meet

Deve Gowda blames Congress for not being invited to Opposition meet; says JD(S) won't have alliance with anyone for LS polls, will take call on number of seats to contest based on feedback from leaders, cadre.

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Lok Sabha Speaker offers to train Mongolian parliamentarians and officials in India

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on July 7 offered to help Mongolia in training its parliamentarians and officials, as well as in developing parliamentary institutions

The Hindu

Governorship plus LS ticket for son likely in store for Manjhi as he weighs joining NDA

Jitan Ram Manjhi, who pulled his party out of Bihar’s mahagathbandhan, is being wooed to join the BJP-led NDA. He is reportedly being offered a Governor’s position for himself, as well as a Lok Sabha ticket for his son

The Hindu

BJP should have never aligned with Shiv Sena in Maharashtra’s 2019 election: BJP national general secretary

The undivided Shiv Sena and BJP together won a comfortable majority in the 288-member Assembly, but Mr. Thackeray broke the decades-old alliance after accusing the BJP of not sharing the Chief Ministerial tenure equally as promised.

The Hindu

Karnataka election results 2023 | "BJP wiped out from Dravidian landscape," says Stalin; pats Congress

MK Stalin greeted Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge, top leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar on the party’s emphatic win in Karnataka

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7Mesh Roam Shirt LS review – cosy and eco-friendly

7Mesh’s new long sleeve trail top prioritises distinctive fit and eco fabrics over features

The Times of India

Annamalai makes about face, says will continue to be TN BJP chief even if AIADMK is part of NDA

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Sunday said he would continue to be BJP’s Tamil Nadu president even if the AIADMK continued to be a part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

The Times of India

Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill without discussion

NEW DELHI: Amid ruckus by opposition members demanding a JPC probe into the allegations of Hindenburg Research against the Adani group of companies, the Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Finance Bill 2023 giving effect to tax proposals without any debate.

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Assos Winter LS Skin Layer P1 review: An update and a price bump, but still just as comfortable

The Winter LS Skin Layer just might be one of the most comfortable pieces of cycling kit I've ever worn

The Times of India

BJP brainstorms for 144 ‘difficult’ seats

NEW DELHI: In what is seen as a determined bid to gain a solid headstart for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP brass on Tuesday held a brainstorming session with senior ministers, who have been assigned 144 Lok Sabha constituencies, where the party had mostly lost in the 2019…

The Hindu

BJP takes 2024 poll challenge to Sharad Pawar's turf, says will wrest Baramati Lok Sabha constituency

Hitting back, the NCP said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should stop "daydreaming" to wrest Baramati from sitting MP Supriya Sule

The Hindu

Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Baramati as BJP eyes Sharad Pawar’s bastion

Given Baramati’s strong identification with ‘Brand Pawar’, the BJP has had a tough time making inroads in this constituency.

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