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Religious conversions rampant in Karnataka, says govt; anti-conversion Bill being mulled

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Legislative Council on Thursday took up the "contentious" legislation against religious conversions for consideration and passage. The 'Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill' was passed by the Legislative Assembly in December last.

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A ‘deep’ debate on Bengaluru floods

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Peak business group disappointed over one-off public holiday to mark death of Queen Elizabeth

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA says small and medium sized businesses will bear the cost of the public holiday, which also falls on a Thursday when trading hours are usually extended for late night shopping.

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Ex-ACT Labor minister pushes back at implication of improper hiring

Gordon Ramsay's former chief of staff was hired to a new position at the Cultural Facilities Corporation, where Mr Ramsay is now the chief executive.

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Delhi HC dismisses plea to disqualify arrested AAP Minister Satyendar Jain

The court, based on averments in a writ petition, said it cannot declare Mr. Jain as a “person with unsound mind” and disqualify him from the Cabinet and the Assembly

The Hindu

Legislative Assembly defends its COVID-safe plan as estimates saga drags on

ACT budget estimates have been delayed over a COVID safety stand off.

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'Still in the dark' over when estimates will resume

A renewed prohibition notice has been slapped on the Legislative Assembly from WorkSafe ACT, which has prevented estimates hearings from happening in the building.

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Work safety ban sparks constitutional dispute after COVID-19 fears shut down ACT Legislative Assembly

Speaker Joy Burch is threatening to take the ACT's workplace watchdog to court after COVID-19 fears led to a ban on hearings and committee meetings.

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Speaker threatens legal action against 'WorkSafe over 'unprecedented' estimates ban

As the COVID risk continues, WorkSafe has put a ban on ACT Assembly hearings.

The Canberra Times

Nationals MP Vince Catania hands in resignation for WA seat of North West Central

Nationals MP Vince Catania's departure in the seat of North West Central officially triggers the process of holding a by-election — leaving both sides of the Liberal-National Alliance to compete for votes.

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Will Siddaramaiah return to Varuna in next Assembly elections?

A section of the crowd gathered at the Congress padayatra in Tagadur of Varuna constituency rooted for former CM Siddaramaiah’s return

The Hindu

'What purpose'? Doubts over inquiry into ACT's dangerous driving sentences

The committee will consider the criminal justice and police responses to dangerous driver offending, along with what capacity trauma and support services have to respond to the post-crash event.

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Goa gets nod to host National Games next year: Sports minister Govind Gaude

Sports Minister Govind Gaude said he had already informed the members of the legislative assembly that the State would be ready to host the National Games by December 2022.

The Hindu

Why sexual and reproductive law for east African countries is being resisted

Six of the countries of the East African Community – Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania – recently concluded public hearings on a new sexual and reproductive health bill. Proponents of the bill argue that it will improve access to sexual and reproductive health which, in turn, will…

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Former 'larger than life' MLA Helen Cross dies

Helen Cross served three years in the Legislative Assembly, casting the deciding vote to decriminalise abortion and leading the charge on anti-smoking laws.

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North West Central voters still have no date for by-election to replace Nationals MP Vince Catania

Vince Catania announced his exit from politics more than a month ago, but voters in the seat of North West Central are still weeks away from finding out when they will head to the polls.

The Canberra Times

'Now is the right time to reflect': Assembly inquiry will consider ACT abortion access

The Legislative Assembly's standing committee on health and community wellbeing will consider the accessibility of abortion services in the territory along with legal protections for the procedure.

The Hindu

Battle for CM face: Fissures in Congress unlikely to end soon

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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to miss presidential polls for second time in history

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act provides for a Legislative Assembly for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, but the election is yet to be held due to various reasons

The Canberra Times

Gang rape 'ringleader' wins right to challenge COVID-19 emergency laws

Should he win his appeal, there would be ramifications for "a handful" of other ACT cases.

The Hindu

With majority in Council maintained, BJP govt. gets set to clear anti-conversion Bill

BJP will have 39 members in the 75-member Upper House

The Hindu

Explained | The battlefield for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections

The biennial Rajya Sabha polls are scheduled for June 10 and a close contest is expected in Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Karnataka

The Hindu

Congress stages protest seeking withdrawal of revised school textbooks in Karnataka

Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah said that the revised textbooks have hurt the sentiments of a few communities

The Canberra Times

ACT parliament passes new COVID-19 powers

It would give government ministers the power to make decisions around certain public directions.

The Canberra Times

ACT starts work on voluntary dying laws before rights are restored

Chief Minister Andrew Barr is confident a "long overdue" effort to scrap the Andrews Bill will allow the ACT to consider voluntary assisted dying laws.

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