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“Cash to the tune of ₹40.18 crore, narcotic drugs valued at more than ₹17 crore, liquor, jewellery and other items cumulatively worth more than ₹280 crore were seized in Madhya Pradesh since the model code of conduct for the State Assembly polls came into force on October 9,” a top…

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Governor Arlekar approves Bihar Reservation Amendment Bill, raising quota for backward, extremely backward classes, SCs & STs from 50% to 65%, with 10% for EWS, pushing total to 75%. Bill passed unanimously in state assembly, CM Kumar assures implementation "as soon as possible". EBC quota raised from 18% to 25%,…

BJP chooses Ashok as LoP in Karnataka Assembly, signals Yediyurappa group's control. After 6 months, BJP selects Ashok, a Vokkaliga MLA, as LoP to ensure Vokkaliga leadership not ignored. Central leadership may be trying to put responsibility of LS polls on newly appointed State president. Discontent among a section of…

KozhikodeNava Kerala Sadas, LDF's month-long outreach programme, aims to regain political mojo ahead of LS polls. UDF boycotts event. Specially designed bus for CM, Cabinet, top bureaucrats. Objective: bring governance to grassroots, enhance mass contact. UDF criticises govt for depleting exchequer. Cabinet reshuffle post Sadas. Sadas to streamline processes, harness…

In a viral video, Ms.Rathod was purportedly seen putting a few currency notes in the aarti plate after being accorded a traditional welcome by some women during her election campaign.

Security arrangements for CM Pinarayi Vijayan's visit to Kozhikode for Nava Kerala Sadass intensified with surveillance, drone cameras, additional squads, and 1,000 volunteers. Complaints will be accepted at special counters and action taken in two weeks or 45 days.

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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.