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Lok Sabha Speaker election today: NDA’s Om Birla wins key Parliament post
Lok Sabha Speaker Elections: In a historic election on Wednesday, Om Birla was re-elected as Lok Sabha Speaker after a motion by Prime Minister Narendra Modi received overwhelming support. Despite the opposition INDIA bloc fielding Congress' K Suresh, Birla secured the majority vote. This marks the fifth instance of a Speaker serving beyond one Lok Sabha tenure. The election underscores the evolving political dynamics and the opposition's strategic attempts to assert influence in the new parliamentary session, setting the stage for future interactions.
Pakistan govt approves deployment of Frontier Constabulary in PoK
Pakistan's federal government approved deploying Frontier Constabulary in PoK after protests. Six platoons to provide security for hydro-power projects and assist police.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan releases joint doctrine for cyberspace operations
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has unveiled a joint doctrine for conducting cyberspace operations by the three services of India, aiming to streamline operations in the key domain. The doctrine emphasizes understanding military aspects of cyberspace operations and provides conceptual guidance for military planning and achieving desired objectives.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz approves PKR 23 bn immediate provision for PoJK amid clashes, protests
Prime Minister Sharif convened a special meeting in Islamabad, attended by PoJK PM Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, local ministers, and key political figures. Federal ministers and coalition leaders also participated, conducting a comprehensive assessment of the situation.
Situation remains tense in PoK as strike enters 4th day; Pakistan PM allocates Rs 23 billion grant to quell protests
Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir demand lower electricity costs and flour subsidies. President Zardari urges dialogue as clashes escalate, leading to arrests and mobile service suspensions.
Israel due to get billions of dollars more in US weapons despite Biden pause
The Biden administration has paused a shipment of bombs to Israel and is reviewing other weapons sales, concerned about their potential use in attacks on civilians. This comes amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where over 1 million civilians are seeking refuge. While Israel has been urged not to invade certain areas without safeguards, the delay in weapons approval has raised concerns. Biden's support for Israel has faced criticism, particularly among young Democrats, as he navigates the political landscape.
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Election Commission issues notice to BRS chief KCR over his remarks on Congress
The Election Commission of India issued a notice to former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao for derogatory remarks against Congress. Acting on a complaint, EC cited violations of the Model Code of Conduct and previous advisories. KCR must respond by April 18, or face action. EC also outlined actions taken during elections.
Ten political parties of the INDIA bloc to support Congress in Karnataka: Deputy CM D K Shivakumar
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar stated that discussions are underway to garner the support of ten political parties from the INDIA bloc in Karnataka. Highlighting the importance of unity among alliance partners, he emphasized the need to avoid electoral setbacks like the 2019 Tumakuru elections.
Will K Kavitha's arrest revive BRS in Telangana, or help BJP?
BRS MLC K Kavitha's arrest triggers political uproar, with her brother KT Rama Rao challenging the Enforcement Directorate. Despite Congress calling it BJP-BRS ploy, BJP denies vendetta politics. Kavitha's arrest, coinciding with PM Modi's visit, stirs speculation ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Political strategists anticipate impact on BRS and BJP dynamics.
JNU clash video: Several students injured in ABVP, Left-backed groups clash with sticks at Jawaharlal Nehru University
The violence occurred in the university's School of Languages building late on Thursday night. Students from both Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and Left-backed groups have filed police complaints against each other. The complaints were registered at Vasant Kunj North police station. A university official said some students have been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital.
Happy Leap Year 2024: How political parties, EC & leaders' efforts will achieve progress in the new year
After a dismal round of state elections, Congress needs a great leap to be in the reckoning for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi requires leaps of rebranding to be a credible challenger to the ruling dispensation that looks strong. Opposition requires their poll funding to grow by leaps and bounds to match BJP’s election blitz. INDIA parties require faith in each other to stick together and fix issues, including seat-sharing.
Congress to hold CWC meeting on Dec 21 to strategise for 2024 polls: Sources
The Congress party has scheduled a meeting of its working committee on December 21 to discuss the strategy for the 2024 general election and plan its campaign against the BJP. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called the meeting to deliberate on the political situation in the country and address issues such as seat sharing and campaign plans.
Embattled leader to giant slayer, Revanth Reddy is the star of the poll season
Reddy, who started out with the ABVP in student politics, began his career as an MLA with the TDP under Chandrababu Naidu and then shifted to the Congress. He is a sitting Congress MP for Malkajgiri constituency and has been an MLA thrice, twice from the TDP and once from the Congress. Reddy began his career by first being associated with the Telangana Rashtra Samithi. In 2006, he was elected as ZPTC member from Midjil mandal but his political career got wings when the TDP’s Naidu gave him a party ticket to contest from the Kodangal assembly seat in 2007 which he won three times in a row.
Telangana: Muslim organisations back Congress, accuse BRS of “secretly colluding” with BJP
The development comes two days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the BJP, if voted, will scrap the 4% Muslim quota and distribute it among SC/STs and OBCs.
Model Code of Conduct comes into force in Telangana
The Election Commission on Monday announced the assembly poll schedule for Telangana declaring that polls will be held on November 30 while the counting of votes will take place on December 3. The total number of voters in Telangana is 3.17 crore with men and women in equal proportion.
Poll strategy, caste census set to dominate Congress Working Committee meet
There are concerns within the Congress with respect to the articulation of the party's demand for the caste census, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently accusing the grand old party of attempting to divide Hindus through its push for the Other Backward Classes (OBC).
Money power, freebies distribution would be on special radar, says CEC Rajiv Kumar on Telangana polls
The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Rajiv Kumar, has stated that the Election Commission is committed to conducting free and fair elections without any inducements. A team led by the CEC is currently in Telangana to assess the state's preparedness for the upcoming polls.
India's G20 Presidency priority of Global South issues, counterterrorism, UNSC reforms among New Delhi's UNGA78 priorities
India, as the President of the G20 and the current session of the UN General Assembly, will focus on issues important to the Global South, counter-terrorism, Security Council reforms, and peacekeeping, according to Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj. India aims to collaborate with other countries for the benefit of the entire world and prioritize climate action, finance, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Cong top brass discuss poll strategy at extended CWC meet; Kharge calls for unity, discipline
The Congress party held an extended meeting of its apex decision-making body, the Congress Working Committee (CWC), to discuss strategies for the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha polls, as well as ways to strengthen the organization. The party also announced six guarantees for the Telangana assembly elections during a mega rally.
Bipartisan push to ban deceptive AI-generated ads in US elections
Experts say the proliferation of AI tools could make it far easier to, for instance, conduct mass hacking campaigns or create fake profiles on social media to spread false information and propaganda.
INDIA bloc makes four committees, passes three resolutions to fight Modi govt in 2024
The INDIA parties on Friday concluded its two-day meeting in Mumbai and passed three resolutions to contest against the Narendra Modi government in 2024 assembly elections. After the meeting of the Opposition INDIA alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday said that three resolutions have been passed and four main committees have been formed.
Opposition parties accuse PM Narendra Modi of ignoring feelings of people of Manipur
Former Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh, who held the post for 15 years, told a press conference that the leaders from the 10 parties camping in Delhi are not begging for anything, but seeking restoration of peace for which they have sought an audience with the prime minister.
Union Home Ministry has system in place to monitor cases filed against opposition parties, claims Ashok Gehlot
The Congress veteran was here to address the media after Gandhi was disqualified as a Lok Sabha member last week following Surat court's conviction in a criminal defamation case and sentencing him to two years jail term.
Balloon bickering over Biden's actions, China's intentions
"Clearly this was an attempt by China to gather information, to defeat our command and control of our sensitive missile defense and nuclear weapon sites," said the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, among the members of Congress on the Sunday news shows. "And that certainly is an urgency that this administration does not recognize."
Congress and Left front in Tripura issue joint statement asking to dislodge BJP in the state
Although CPIM state Secretary Jitendra Chowdhury claimed it as a joint appeal of the opposition parties however Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance headed by Tripura's royal scion, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barman has endorsed it while he not among the signatories of the statement.
What led to appointment of Asim Munir as Pak's new Army chief?
Munir, who was to retire on November 27, two days before Bajwa completed an extended tenure of almost six years, was among six generals in the race for the top post -- a cause for much uncertainty and speculation till this week. People familiar with the matter in Pakistan said Munir's reputation as a straight military officer who played by the book helped him clinch the post.
Working Committee of National Naga Political Groups decries BJP-NDPP Assembly Polls seat sharing
NNPGs, which is a conglomerate of several groups talking to the government of India on Naga political issues stated, “Ten days after the resolutions were adopted by fifty-nine legislators, on 26 July, 2022, the joint press statement of BJP and NDPP, appended by Nagaland BJP in-charge Nalin Kohli and NDPP General Secretary Abu Metha has come as a tight slap to the Naga people.”
Flood, paddy, new appointments and another yatra, BJP-TRS politics to get shriller soon
BJP's general secretary and Telangana in charge Tarun Chugh told ET that many leaders have shown interest in joining the BJP but the party has put in place a filter mechanism to ensure only the deserving ones are inducted.
TRS-Prashant Kishor developments raise eyebrows in Telangana
The ruling TRS would work with the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and not with Kishor, TRS sources said, highlighting that the election strategist has disassociated himself with the organisation.
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