BIZARRE: 8 - What They Never Told You

Dignitaries stress constitutional values, welfare, poverty alleviation during Independence Day celebrations in Andhra Pradesh

The 77th Independence Day was celebrated across Andhra Pradesh with the hoisting of the national flag at the Legislative Assembly, Council, Secretariat, and High Court on August 15 (Tuesday). Dignitaries, who took part in the celebrations, highlighted the State’s commitment to democratic spirit.

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Barbaric attack was unleashed on Jayalalithaa in Assembly in 1989: Palaniswami

AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami recounted the violence that unfolded in the Legislative Assembly in 1989, in which the then Leader of Opposition Jayalalithaa was attacked

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Who knew what and when? How the Sofronoff report leak unfolded

Leaks like this in the ACT are rare. The way the report came to light became its own story.

The Canberra Times · Aug 11, 2023

Govt. firm on expediting works on Charminar pedestrianisation project, says KTR

Minister K. T. Rama Rao told the Legislative Assembly that the government was making sincere efforts to complete project with estimated cost of ₹353.3 crore. Multi-level parking proposed near Charminar soon, estimates under preparation. Government hopeful of getting World Heritage City tag to Hyderabad soon.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Sofronoff defends giving inquiry report to two journalists before govt

The ACT government is 'extremely disappointed' in Sofronoff's actions.

The Canberra Times · Aug 4, 2023

Ministers’ monthly salary is less than that of MLAs, Tamil Nadu Advocate- General tells Madras High Court

A Minister’s monthly salary is less than that of a Member of the Legislative Assembly and therefore arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji would actually be receiving more salary if he is removed from the Cabinet as demanded by a group of litigants, Advocate-General R. Shunmugasundaram argued before the Madras High Court

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Amid Opposition furore, Fadnavis assures those publishing ‘derogatory’ articles on Savitribai Phule will be taken to task

Following Opposition furore, Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday (June 27) assured the Legislative Assembly that those responsible for posting allegedly derogatory content against pioneering 19th century educationalist Savitribai Phule would be brought to book.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Centre moves Bill to nominate 2 Kashmiri migrants to J&K Assembly

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Wednesday tabled a Bill in the Lok Sabha to nominate two members from the “Kashmiri Migrants” community, who “migrated” when militancy was at its peak in the 1989-90, as members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.…

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

How can amendment to statutory rules for serving liquor in convention halls, stadia survive without being tabled before Assembly, asks Madras High Court

Madras HC questions survival of G.O.s on liquor licence rules w/o legislative nod. CJ & Justice raised query on G.O.s issued for amending TN Liquor Rules & allowing liquor serving during national/international events. Bench granted time to A-G to obtain instructions & extended interim stay.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Probe into misappropriation of funds for COVID-19 soon: Minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that a comprehensive probe into fund misappropriation during the pandemic will be taken up soon.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023