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Chhattisgarh's rare feat and the importance of the 'woman vote bank'

This year, the Prime Minister announced specific schemes for women' self-help groups in his Independence Day speech

Nitish Kumar among Oppn CMs to attend G20 dinner, but many to skip

Of the Congress CMs, Himachal Pradesh's Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will likely be present, but Chhattisgarh's Bhupesh Baghel and Karnataka's Siddaramaiah will not attend

In cheer for INDIA bloc, SP retains Ghosi bypoll; BJP wins 3 seats

In Ghosi, in Mau district, the Opposition bloc campaigned for the SP's Sudhakar Singh, while the BSP did not field a candidate

With 74 foreign visits since 2014, PM Modi breaks Manmohan Singh's record

Data suggests that while Modi has spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor (270 days versus Singh's 306), he has travelled more extensively and actively than any other Indian PM

Politics and the second sex

Women politicians, the author suggests, bring to politics and policy a sensitivity that most of their male counterparts, at least until a generation back, lacked

Prez's G20 invite triggers 'India' vs 'Bharat' debate on country's name

Congress Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor said there couldn't be any constitutional objection to calling India 'Bharat'

President's dinner invite sparks controversy: India vs Bharat on G20 plate

As an explanation for the invite, officials pointed out that a booklet for G20 delegates, titled Bharat, The Mother of Democracy, states

After six years, Sonia to write to PM again on Women's Reservation Bill

There is speculation that the government could bring the Bill during the session to reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies

BJP saw 21% increase in assets, Cong at top in liabilities: ADR data

The liabilities declared by the eight national parties during FY21 was Rs 103.55 crore, which decreased to Rs 62.67 crore in FY22

'One nation, one election': Govt move fuels savings vs anti-federal debate

Debroy and Desai argued that the cost to the government for conducting Lok Sabha elections "has seen a significant jump"

Inflation a key issue the world faces: PM Narendra Modi ahead of G20 Summit

'India as G20 chair has given confidence to Third World'

INDIA bloc resolves to contest 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible'

It "resolved to organise public rallies at the earliest in different parts of the country on issues of public concern and importance"

'One Nation, One Election': Govt sets up panel under ex-President Kovind

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President J P Nadda called on Kovind after the government made public its decision to set up the committee

Govt calls special five-day session of Parliament from September 18

Success of Chandrayaan-3, Amrit Kaal goals, and G20 likely on agenda

Rahul Gandhi questions PM Narendra Modi's silence on Adani Group probe

The former Congress president also questioned the role of the market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Opposition bloc 'INDIA' to begin its two day meeting in Mumbai today

On Wednesday, in a series of tweets, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati said the INDIA block and NDA were two sides of the same coin as both pursued anti-poor policies

80% Indians have favourable view of PM Modi, finds Pew Research Center

India is seen especially favourably in Kenya, Nigeria and the UK. However, South Africans tend to hold more critical views of India

Gas subsidy signals inflation as key plank for upcoming elections

The government said the decision "will bring respite to households across the nation" and "ensure access to essential commodities at reasonable rates"

Parliamentary standing committees that scrutinise Bills get less to do

The 17th Lok Sabha has the worst record compared to the previous three Houses in referring legislation to the institution framework

Millets to miniatures: G20 leaders' spouses will get a taste of India

Exhibition on the origins of Indian art, culture, handicrafts, and India's grassroots farming innovations scheduled for September 9 and 10