Politics

14

Aug

By The Press Editor

Nation, Politics

Amit Shah will speak on students’ protest, indicates government

There seems to be an indication from the government about the possible resolution of the parliamentary logjam with the announcement that the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, will respond to the House in relation to the actions of the police against protesting students in Delhi. This follows several days of continued disruption as a result of the demand for answers from the ministers by the Opposition following the commencement of the Monsoon Session.   The stalemate stems from a June 20 demonstration organised by the CJP, during which law enforcement reportedly deployed heavy-handed measures, including pellet guns, against student agitators.…

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14

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

Security forces on high alert in J-K ahead of I-Day celebrations

Security has been heightened in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15 in the twin capitals of the Union Territory.   The security around the main venues has been intensified further, with security agencies carrying out extensive anti-sabotage checks, area domination exercises, and surveillance and frisking operations to prevent any attempt to disrupt the celebrations.   In Srinagar, where Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is set to unfurl the national flag at Bakhshi Stadium, security forces have intensified the security grid around the stadium and areas close to the venue.   Officials said the security grid…

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14

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment, Politics

Kamal Haasan hails Tamil Thai Vazhthu resolution

Actor and Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, Kamal Haasan, has expressed his appreciation for the resolution unanimously passed by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for the singing of the state song, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, to come first at all official and public meetings.   Kamal Haasan, who heads the Makkal Needhi Maiam, termed it as a heartening and commendable step and stressed that it is essential for Tamil Nadu to hold its ground on the issue of safeguarding its constitutional rights and identity. Posting on social media, he has stated that the trend of not conceding to state…

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14

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed two more Bills, including one about renaming Kerala as Keralam, without debate as the members raised slogans and carried placards to the Well demanding the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the House.

Amid continuous protests by the opposition, Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed two more Bills, including one about renaming Kerala as Keralam, without debate as the members raised slogans and carried placards to the Well demanding the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the House.   When the House reassembled at 2 pm amid uproar, Opposition members started raising slogans over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.Presiding officer Krishna Prasad Tenneti allowed laying of papers on the table amid the din.   Subsequently, the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 that seeks to change…

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13

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

Jharkhand BJP MPs protest in Parliament over lathi-charge on students

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament from Jharkhand on Wednesday staged a protest in the Parliament against the recent lathi-charge on student protesters in Ranchi, while simultaneously launching a sharp attack on the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.     BJP MPs accused Gandhi of maintaining "double standards" for supporting student protests in Delhi while remaining silent on the "barbaric" treatment of students by the JMM-Congress coalition government in Jharkhand. In a counter-protest, opposition leaders continued their demonstration against the centre, raising slogans of "Amit Shah Jawab Do" (Amit Shah, provide an answer).   The…

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13

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

South fears seat loss: Vijay’s three demands on delimitation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay moved a resolution in the Assembly on Wednesday against the delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies, whilst firmly backing women's reservation and urging the central government to implement it within the existing 543 seats. The TVK chief warned that the representation of southern states such as Tamil Nadu, which have successfully implemented population-control measures, could be severely impacted if delimitation is carried out on the basis of population.   The resolution comes amid the central government's renewed push to secure support for the delimitation bill, which it has linked to the implementation of women's reservation in…

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12

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government is ready to discuss all issues in Parliament, LoP Rahul Gandhi responded with the remark that opposition is not interested to listen to his ‘lecture’. 

Even as the Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government is ready to discuss all issues in Parliament, including students' protests, and asked the opposition to let the House function, LoP Rahul Gandhi responded with the remark that opposition is not interested to listen to his 'lecture'.    Speaking to reporters in the Parliament House complex, Amit Shah also asserted that he will give a reply to the debate and urged the opposition to give a notice to Lok Sabha speaker for a discussion on the topic by 2 pm on Wednesday."We are ready to discuss all the…

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11

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

Shiv Sena dispute: Thackeray faction says poll panel exceeded jurisdiction

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard the petitions challenging the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's refusal to disqualify MLAs of the Eknath Shinde-led faction of the Shiv Sena under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, with the Uddhav Thackeray faction arguing that a split in the legislative wing cannot, by itself, be treated as a split in the political party. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Shiv Sena (UBT), submitted that the Election Commission of India (ECI) could exercise jurisdiction under Paragraph 15 of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order only if there was a split in the political party resulting…

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11

Aug

By The Press Editor

Nation, Politics

Rahul met J’khand protesters; Priyanka seeks Shah’s response

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said that Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had met students protesting in Jharkhand, as the political confrontation over the student agitation continued in Parliament. Priyanka Gandhi made the remarks after arriving at Parliament amid a protest by NDA MPs, who accused the Opposition of running away from discussions in the House." Rahul Gandhi has met the students from Jharkhand," Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said.   She also took a dig at the ruling party MPs for staging a counter-protest in the Parliament complex and demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah…

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10

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday confirmed that the expansion of the Union Territory’s Council of Ministers will take place, indicating that the process is likely to move forward after August 15.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday confirmed that the expansion of the Union Territory’s Council of Ministers will take place, indicating that the process is likely to move forward after August 15. He assured the long-awaited expansion of his Council of Ministers will take place only after the Independence Day celebrations.   Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Omar initially said the expansion would be carried out soon but clarified that it would not take place before the Independence Day celebrations.Asked specifically whether there would be a Cabinet expansion, the Chief Minister said, “Yes, there will be. It…

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