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Govt lists 5 new, 13 pending Bills for winter session starting Monday
The government has listed a total of 18 Bills, including 13 pending ones, in its tentative list of business sent to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha secretariats
 "Govt lists 5 new, 13 pending Bills for winter session starting Monday")
Amid US bribery allegations, Rahul Gandhi demands Gautam Adani's arrest
The Adani group denied the charges, saying the allegations were baseless and the conglomerate is compliant with all laws
 "Amid US bribery allegations, Rahul Gandhi demands Gautam Adani's arrest")
Majority of exit polls give BJP-led NDA edge in Maharashtra, Jharkhand
Almost all pollsters had failed to predict the results of the Haryana Assembly polls
 "Majority of exit polls give BJP-led NDA edge in Maharashtra, Jharkhand")
Maharashtra urban voters pour cold water on EC efforts to improve turnout
But Jharkhand reports 68% turnout in 38 seats that voted in Phase II, 1% rise compared to 2019
 "Maharashtra urban voters pour cold water on EC efforts to improve turnout")
Maharashtra, Jharkhand results to set tone for Parliament's winter session
Counting of votes is set to take place on Saturday and this could set the tone for Parliament's winter session, which begins on Monday and is scheduled to end on December 20
 "Maharashtra, Jharkhand results to set tone for Parliament's winter session")
Centre rushes 5K troops to 'volatile' Manipur; internet suspension extended
Shah reviews situation; Oppn demands PM visit
 "Centre rushes 5K troops to 'volatile' Manipur; internet suspension extended")
Smaller parties look to make big dent in Jharkhand and Maharashtra
In Jharkhand, smaller players, such as Jairam Kumar Mahato's JKLM and in Maharashtra, Prakash Ambedkar-led VBA, Raj Thackeray's MNS, and Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM, are key players in several seats
 "Smaller parties look to make big dent in Jharkhand and Maharashtra")
Nearly 65% turnout recorded in first phase of Jharkhand Assembly polls
In Jharkhand, the average voter turnout for all 81 seats in 2019 was 65.18 per cent
 "Nearly 65% turnout recorded in first phase of Jharkhand Assembly polls")
We're now in the era of speed of doing business, says Nara Lokesh
Popular in Andhra Pradesh as the "job creator in chief", the state minister of IT, electronics & communications, and human resource development, says the mantra now is "speed of doing business"
 "We're now in the era of speed of doing business, says Nara Lokesh")
Campaigning ends for first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections
Forty-three seats go to polls on Wednesday, key constituencies include Saraikella, Ranchi, Jamshedpur (East and West), and Lohardaga
 "Campaigning ends for first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections")
BJP Maharashtra manifesto promises $1 trn economy plan, focus on health
The party has also promised investment in various sectors, with the aim of making Maharashtra a USD 1 trillion economy by the year 2028
 "BJP Maharashtra manifesto promises $1 trn economy plan, focus on health")
'Super year for elections' turns tumultuous for those currently in power
2024 saw a string of elections globally, with incumbents struggling, historic shifts in Africa and Europe, and firsts for women in leadership, writes Archis Mohan
 "'Super year for elections' turns tumultuous for those currently in power")
Trump's win will not affect migration of skilled workers: V Chauthaiwale
Almost all minorities, except maybe the Arab Americans, are shifting slowly towards the Republicans, Chauthaiwale said
 "Trump's win will not affect migration of skilled workers: V Chauthaiwale")
MVA unveils five poll guarantees, promises Rs 3,000 per month for women
It said it would waive farm loans of up to Rs 300,000, and provide Rs 50,000 as financial assistance to farmers who have been regular in the repayment of loans
 "MVA unveils five poll guarantees, promises Rs 3,000 per month for women")
MPLAD schemes: Detractors warn of eroded separation of powers in governance
Critics point out that rarely are questions asked and probes ordered on the utilisation of public money under these schemes, or when done, it is mostly to settle political scores around election time
 "MPLAD schemes: Detractors warn of eroded separation of powers in governance")
Fiscal burden of subsidies triggers political debate, rethink on freebies
Political parties routinely make pre-poll promises of subsidies and freebies, but the fiscal burden of such guarantees weighs heavily on state budgets once in power
 "Fiscal burden of subsidies triggers political debate, rethink on freebies")
PM Narendra Modi reaches out to tribals, women in first Jharkhand rally
Accuses ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led government of corruption
 "PM Narendra Modi reaches out to tribals, women in first Jharkhand rally")
With Delhi polls 100 days away, AAP and BJP lock horns over 'health model'
Delhi's seven Lok Sabha MPs, all of whom belong to the BJP, filed a writ petition in the High Court against the AAP government's decision to not implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi
 "With Delhi polls 100 days away, AAP and BJP lock horns over 'health model'")
'Open House': Officers can meet Cabinet Secretary for urgent works
The Cabinet Secretary's 'Open House' is to run from 10 am to 10.20 am on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, except on holidays
 "'Open House': Officers can meet Cabinet Secretary for urgent works")
Outgoing Maharashtra Assembly saw three CMs between Nov 2019 and July 2024
The Assembly functioned without a Speaker for over a year, following Nana Patole's resignation in February 2021
 "Outgoing Maharashtra Assembly saw three CMs between Nov 2019 and July 2024")
