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Today's Political Atmosphere Not Favourable For Indian Democracy: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday expressed concern over the current political scenario in the country, saying today's political atmosphere is not favourable for Indian democracy and social health.
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From Making Burritos To Minnesota Lawyer, All About Melissa Hortman
Melissa Hortman's influence at the Minnesota Capitol and her power as a Democratic leader to shape the course of a deeply divided Legislature were a far cry from her job as a teenager making chili-cheese burritos and overshadowed her volunteer work t
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"Country Needs Uniform Civil Code": Karnataka High Court Urges Its Implementation
The Karnataka High Court has urged both the Parliament and State Legislatures to make a concerted effort to enact a law that would bring about a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
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Karnataka Doubles Salaries For Ministers, MLAs Amid Fund Shortage Row
The state Assembly on Friday passed the 'Karnataka Legislature Salaries, Pensions and Allowances (Amendment) Bil, 2025, which proposes significant salary hikes and allowances for MLAs, MLCs, ministers and Assembly staffers.
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Maharashtra Opposition Boycotts Tea Party Citing Government "Failures"
The Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday unanimously decided to boycott the customary tea party convened by the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on the eve of Budget session of the State Legislature, citing the MahaYuti government's failure.
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Rebel Leader Ahmed al-Sharaa Named Syria's Interim President
Syria's new authorities announced Wednesday that Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took the helm after Bashar al-Assad's ouster last month, has been appointed interim president and tasked with forming a transitional legislature, state media reported.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Contentious AI Safety Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a hotly contested Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety bill after the tech industry raised objections. He also ordered state agencies to expand their assessment of the risks from potential catastrophic events tied to AI use.
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First Gen Z Indian-American Candidate For Georgia Senate Gets Big Boost
US Presidential elections: Ashwin Ramaswami, the first Gen-Z Indian-American candidate to run for a US state legislature, has been endorsed by US Senator Jon Ossoff for the Georgia state Senate seat.
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No Injustice Will Be Done To OBCs While Giving Quota To Marathas: Eknath Shinde
No injustice will be done to the Other Backward Classes or any other community while giving reservations to the Marathas, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on the eve of the monsoon session of the state legislature on Wednesday.
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Odisha Chief Minister-Elect Mohan Majhi Stakes Claim To Form Government
Mohan Charan Majhi, the newly elected BJP Legislature Party leader of Odisha, on Tuesday met Governor Raghubar Das and staked claim to form government in the state, according to a Raj Bhavan statement.
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Under Eyes Of Central Ministers, Odisha BJP Meets To Pick Chief Minister
The BJP's legislature party in Odisha is meeting to select the state's next Chief Minister after the party won a massive victory in the recently concluded Assembly election.
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Prem Singh Tamang To Take Oath As Sikkim Chief Minister Today
Legislature party leader of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), Prem Singh Tamang, is set to take oath as chief minister of the Himalayan state on Monday, officials said.
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First Gen Z Indian-American In US Senate Race Raises Over $2,80,000
Ashwin Ramaswami, the first Gen Z Indian-American running for a US State legislature, has raised over USD 280,000, which is considered to be a substantial figure at the state level.
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What Was 1998 Narasimha Rao Case Behind Big Order On MPs, MLAs' Immunity?
In a landmark verdict by the Supreme Court, a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said members of parliament and state legislatures are not immune from prosecution in bribery cases.
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'Corruption, Bribery Destroy...': Big Order On Legal Shield For MPs, MLAs
Lawmakers in parliament and state legislatures are not immune from prosecution in bribery cases, the Supreme Court ruled today. The landmark verdict was delivered by a seven-judge constitution bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.
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Today's Political Atmosphere Not Favourable For Indian Democracy: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday expressed concern over the current political scenario in the country, saying today's political atmosphere is not favourable for Indian democracy and social health.
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From Making Burritos To Minnesota Lawyer, All About Melissa Hortman
Melissa Hortman's influence at the Minnesota Capitol and her power as a Democratic leader to shape the course of a deeply divided Legislature were a far cry from her job as a teenager making chili-cheese burritos and overshadowed her volunteer work t
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"Country Needs Uniform Civil Code": Karnataka High Court Urges Its Implementation
The Karnataka High Court has urged both the Parliament and State Legislatures to make a concerted effort to enact a law that would bring about a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
-
Karnataka Doubles Salaries For Ministers, MLAs Amid Fund Shortage Row
The state Assembly on Friday passed the 'Karnataka Legislature Salaries, Pensions and Allowances (Amendment) Bil, 2025, which proposes significant salary hikes and allowances for MLAs, MLCs, ministers and Assembly staffers.
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Maharashtra Opposition Boycotts Tea Party Citing Government "Failures"
The Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday unanimously decided to boycott the customary tea party convened by the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on the eve of Budget session of the State Legislature, citing the MahaYuti government's failure.
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Rebel Leader Ahmed al-Sharaa Named Syria's Interim President
Syria's new authorities announced Wednesday that Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took the helm after Bashar al-Assad's ouster last month, has been appointed interim president and tasked with forming a transitional legislature, state media reported.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Contentious AI Safety Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a hotly contested Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety bill after the tech industry raised objections. He also ordered state agencies to expand their assessment of the risks from potential catastrophic events tied to AI use.
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First Gen Z Indian-American Candidate For Georgia Senate Gets Big Boost
US Presidential elections: Ashwin Ramaswami, the first Gen-Z Indian-American candidate to run for a US state legislature, has been endorsed by US Senator Jon Ossoff for the Georgia state Senate seat.
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No Injustice Will Be Done To OBCs While Giving Quota To Marathas: Eknath Shinde
No injustice will be done to the Other Backward Classes or any other community while giving reservations to the Marathas, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on the eve of the monsoon session of the state legislature on Wednesday.
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Odisha Chief Minister-Elect Mohan Majhi Stakes Claim To Form Government
Mohan Charan Majhi, the newly elected BJP Legislature Party leader of Odisha, on Tuesday met Governor Raghubar Das and staked claim to form government in the state, according to a Raj Bhavan statement.
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Under Eyes Of Central Ministers, Odisha BJP Meets To Pick Chief Minister
The BJP's legislature party in Odisha is meeting to select the state's next Chief Minister after the party won a massive victory in the recently concluded Assembly election.
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Prem Singh Tamang To Take Oath As Sikkim Chief Minister Today
Legislature party leader of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), Prem Singh Tamang, is set to take oath as chief minister of the Himalayan state on Monday, officials said.
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First Gen Z Indian-American In US Senate Race Raises Over $2,80,000
Ashwin Ramaswami, the first Gen Z Indian-American running for a US State legislature, has raised over USD 280,000, which is considered to be a substantial figure at the state level.
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What Was 1998 Narasimha Rao Case Behind Big Order On MPs, MLAs' Immunity?
In a landmark verdict by the Supreme Court, a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said members of parliament and state legislatures are not immune from prosecution in bribery cases.
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'Corruption, Bribery Destroy...': Big Order On Legal Shield For MPs, MLAs
Lawmakers in parliament and state legislatures are not immune from prosecution in bribery cases, the Supreme Court ruled today. The landmark verdict was delivered by a seven-judge constitution bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.
