YSRCP Giddalur MLA quits active politics due to ‘health reasons’ in Andhra Pradesh YSR Congress Party MLA Anna Rambabu quits active politics due to health reasons, ruling out joining any other party. The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023
White Paper on Telangana State finances presented by Deputy CM Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu tables White Paper on Telangana State Finances in State Assembly. The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023
National anthem case: Calcutta High Court offers relief to BJP MLAs BJP MLAs issued notices by Kolkata Police for alleged disrespect of national anthem in Assembly. Calcutta HC grants interim stay on notices till Dec 7. Complaint filed by Assembly official. The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023
Democracy gets stronger with Census, including for caste, says U.P. Deputy CM UP Deputy CM Maurya says counting is key to democracy, whether it be vote counting, National Census, or caste census. Many parties in UP demand caste census, but govt declines due to Article 246 of Indian Constitution, which provides for who gets to make laws. The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023
After FIRs, Bengal BJP MLAs attempt to clean Ambedkar statue in Assembly A day after FIRs were registered against BJP MLAs for alleged disrespect to national anthem, the party’s legislators sparked a fresh controversy The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
FIR against West Bengal BJP MLAs for not standing up during national anthem The Kolkata Police has registered an FIR against 12 BJP legislators on the basis of a complaint filed by an official of West Bengal Assembly for allegedly “insulting” the national anthem. The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023
Her Story: a poster expo demanding equal representation of women in governance The exhibition showed agitations across the world for achieving the goal. It also showcased the statistics of current representation of women in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and in the State Assembly. The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023
California Rep. Tony Cárdenas won’t run again - Roll Call Rep. Tony Cárdenas, D-Calif., does not plan to run for a seventh term in 2024 and endorsed state legislator Luz Rivas to succeed him. Roll Call · Nov 20, 2023
States v. Governors: Delay in assenting to Bills | Explained With the issue of indecision by the Governor on passed Bills agitating some States, The Hindu decodes what role the assent of a Governor plays; the extent of autonomy enjoyed by the Governor, and whether his actions can be subjected to judicial scrutiny. The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023
Will launch movement if Bihar doesn’t get special category status: Nitish Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that he would launch a movement across the State if the Union government did not grant Bihar special category status. The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra will pass through Salem, Tiruvannamalai, Nilgiris with significant tribal population: Murugan Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Diary, Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan said that Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, which will be inaugurated in Ranchi in Jharkhand on November 15 (tribal icon Birsa Munda’s birthday), will be kickstarted in Tamil Nadu in three districts – Salem, Tiruvannamalai, and Nilgiris.… The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023
Bihar caste survey report: no copy for journalists, only for members of the House Bihar govt. releases caste survey report, but journalists not provided copies. Opposition parties criticize survey as “inaccurate”. Report distributed to members of both Houses, but journalists struggle to get a copy. The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023
Nitish Kumar’s remarks spark debate about ‘culturally appropriate’ ways of disseminating sex education While the tone and tenor in which Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar raked the topic of family planning in the State assembly can be debated, it has sparked a controversy over his remarks being ‘culturally inappropriate.’ The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023
Thirumavalavan seeks a commission to look into Centre-State relations Thol. Thirumavalavan urges TN Govt. to set up commission to strengthen federalism & reclaim State's rights. He cites examples of 1960s, when voices against Centre encroaching on State's rights began to emerge. He calls for TN Govt. to create awareness about State rights & set up new commission to look… The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023 Nitish Kumar to table caste survey report in Bihar Assembly Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced he would table the report on the recently released caste-based survey in the both Houses of the State Assembly in the upcoming winter session.
The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023 Bihar CM holds all-party meeting over caste survey report According to sources, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar informed those at the meeting that “socio-economic profile of castes will be provided to all political parties ahead of upcoming winter session of the State Assembly”.
The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023 Bill providing 33% reservation for women in urban local bodies introduced: Nagaland to Supreme Court The Nagaland government has informed the SC that a bill providing 33% reservation for women in urban local bodies has been introduced in the State Assembly
The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023 Treasuries department urged to open more sub treasuries in rural areas Opening more sub treasuries in the rural areas will prove a big help to elderly pensioners, the Estimates Committee of the State Assembly says
The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023 BJP’s ‘wasteful expenditure’ made Himachal debt stressed, claims Congress white paper The Congress government tabled a ‘white paper’ on the State finances in the State Assembly during the ongoing monsoon session. The paper held the BJP-led Central Government equally responsible for the State’s economic mess and added that the State has landed into a poor fiscal position due to shortsightedness and…
The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023 President Droupadi Murmu launches Gujarat Assembly’s digital project The NeVA project aligns with the broader Digital India Programme representing one of the 44 Mission Mode Projects (MMP).
The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023 Global Biofuel Alliance a key step under India’s leadership after International Solar Alliance: President Murmu President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project of the Gujarat Assembly, and addressed the State Assembly, as it commenced its four-day monsoon session
The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023 People are fed-up with the BJP-JJP regime in Haryana: Hooda Former Haryana CM and currently Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly, the Congress party’s Bhupinder Singh Hooda took a dig at the ruling BJP-JJP government
The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023 Faculty associations oppose Governor’s move on V-C search committees for three universities Organisations condemn TN Governor's move to appoint VCs in 3 univs; Govt opposes, citing lack of powers; JAC, TANRECTA, MKK allege infringement on autonomy, violation of laws; Urge Gov to withdraw move.
Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023 California passes bill banning caste-based discrimination Dalit rights groups hail the vote as a landmark victory in their bid to stop casteism from taking root in the US.