LEGISLATION IN THE HOUSE
Ambadas Danve's suspension a one-sided decision and pre-planned conspiracy: Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the suspension of Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra legislative council, Ambadas Danve, calling it a one-sided, pre-planned conspiracy. Thackeray questioned the lack of opportunity for Danve to pre...
02 Jul, 2024, 04.32 PM ISTBJP fields Pankaja Munde, four others for Maharashtra council polls Maharashtra BJP on Monday announced the candidatures of OBC leader and former minister Pankaja Munde and four others for the upcoming polls to the state legislative council. The biennial elections for 11 seats of the Upper House of the state legisla...
01 Jul, 2024, 04.25 PM ISTFrance elections: France's exceptionally high-stakes election has begun, far-right leads pre-election polls France elections: Voters in mainland France start casting ballots in a critical legislative election that may lead to far-right control, impacting Europe's financial markets, support for Ukraine, and the management of France's nuclear arsenal and gl...
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Impasse over swearing in: 2 newly elected TMC MLAs waiting for Guv in Bengal assembly Amid the ongoing impasse over their swearing-in, two newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs arrived at the West Bengal assembly on Wednesday, stating they would wait until 4 pm for Governor C V Ananda Bose to administer the oath of office or give his...
26 Jun, 2024, 01.25 PM ISTReserve 50 pc homes in new projects in Mumbai for Marathi speakers: Sena (UBT) leader Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab demands 50% reservation for Marathi-speaking people in new Mumbai residential projects due to declining population.
24 Jun, 2024, 07.44 PM ISTTDP's Ayyannapatrudu unanimously elected Speaker of Andhra Assembly TDP's Narsipatnam MLA C Ayyannapatrudu was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 16th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Pro-tem Speaker G Butchaiah Chowdary announced his uncontested victory after no other nominations were filed. Ayyannapatru...
22 Jun, 2024, 12.47 PM ISTAIADMK legislators demand adjournment of House; stage walkout over Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy AIADMK legislators staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly in protest over the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy. Ruckus erupted after they demanded a discussion on the incident and the resignation of CM MK Stalin.
22 Jun, 2024, 11.35 AM ISTSurvey indicates growing political disillusionment among Americans; Here are the reasons A survey that was conducted points towards growing political disillusionment among the American voters. Voters seek leaders who are decisive and work towards enhancing the national interest rather than individual political interests.
21 Jun, 2024, 11.02 PM ISTMaharashtra council polls crucial test for political parties ahead of assembly elections The biennial elections to 11 seats in the Maharashtra legislative council from the MLA quota will be a crucial test for the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ahead of the assembly elections, with nominations opening on June ...
21 Jun, 2024, 06.02 PM ISTEC starts updating electoral rolls for Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir The Election Commission has prepared for assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand, with July 1, 2024 as the qualifying date. The existing legislative assemblies end on November 3, November 26, and January 5, 2025, and elections must...
21 Jun, 2024, 01.32 PM ISTBypolls to 5 legislative council vacancies in 4 states on July 12 Bypolls for five legislative council vacancies in four states set for July 12 after resignations and disqualifications, including former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar's resignation from MLC post.
18 Jun, 2024, 03.50 PM ISTCM Majhi, DyCMs, Naveen Patnaik take oath as member of Odisha Assembly Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, along with BJD President Naveen Patnaik, were sworn in as members of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Pro-tem Speaker Ranendra Pratap Swain ad...
18 Jun, 2024, 02.33 PM ISTFrance President Macron dissolves French parliament, calls a snap election after defeat in EU vote The announcement came after the first projected results from France put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary elections, handing a chastening loss to Macron's pro-European centrists, according to French ...
10 Jun, 2024, 09.03 AM ISTMaharashtra MLC polls: Congress declares candidate from Konkan Graduates' constituency The Congress on Wednesday announced Ramesh Keer as its candidate from the Konkan Graduates' constituency in Maharashtra for the legislative council elections scheduled on June 26. The biennial elections to four state legislative council seats- Mumba...
05 Jun, 2024, 04.32 PM ISTKarnataka Upper House polls: CM's son figures among 7 Congress candidates, CT Ravi among BJP nominees The ruling Congress and BJP announce candidates for the Legislative Council elections with predictable outcomes. The polls on June 13 will fill 11 vacancies, with MLAs as electors.
02 Jun, 2024, 08.43 PM ISTUS Elections: Why Republicans are focusing on voting by noncitizens House Republicans are pushing legislation to crack down on noncitizen voting, claiming it undermines election integrity. They aim to roll back D.C. law allowing noncitizens to vote locally, require proof of citizenship to register, and remove noncit...
22 May, 2024, 01.26 PM ISTThe White House’s green trade war is just getting started The latest US actions reflect a strategic shift in trade policy and considerations of carbon dumping, EU engagement, and national security implications.
15 May, 2024, 09.50 AM ISTECI defers Legislative Council polls in Maharashtra due to summer vacations The Election Commission of India postponed June 10 elections for four Legislative Council seats in Maharashtra. The decision was made in response to teachers' request during summer vacations.
14 May, 2024, 06.46 PM ISTArizona Senate repeals 1864 abortion ban, governor seen signing quickly The Arizona House last week passed the measure after a handful of Republicans broke party ranks and voted with Democrats to send it to the Senate.
06 May, 2024, 12.27 PM ISTKremlin: US House passage of Ukraine aid bill will hurt Ukraine, cause more deaths The House approved a legislative package providing $60.84 billion to Ukraine, including $23 billion to replenish U.S. weapons, stocks and facilities. The package now goes to the U.S. Senate, which passed a similar measure two months ago, for expecte...
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