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Businesspersons, older legislators dominate India's Assemblies, Lok Sabha

India's legislative assemblies and Lok Sabha show trends of rising educational qualifications, and increased representation of businesspersons, but women's representation remains critically low

Uninterrupted power supply govt's priority, says Rajasthan minister

The state government has decided to focus more on solar power to improve its electricity situation

BJP not to announce Maha CM candidate until portfolio allocation finalised

The careful approach stems from the desire to avoid friction among the coalition partners

Fight to save democracy will continue: Kejriwal on AAP foundation day

The fight of the AAP to save the Constitution and democracy will go on, he said

Disheartening to see country's largest minority facing threats: Mehbooba

The violence in Sambhal, where four people died, is a painful reminder of this harsh reality, she said

Shortly after Maharashtra win, Mahayuti mulls tweaks to Ladki Bahin scheme

Maharashtra is faced with a debt burden of Rs 7.82 trillion for FY25, exacerbated by other welfare measures, like electricity bill waiver for farmers and free gas cylinders for six million households

Amid delay over naming CM, Shinde asks supporters not to throng Varsha'

Shinde's supporters have been saying that he should continue as CM as the landslide win was achieved under his leadership

Was kept in dark over YSRCP govt initiating SECI deal: Ex-Andhra minister

The previous YSRCP regime in Andhra Pradesh is embroiled in this alleged scam with claims that government officials received bribes from the Adani Group

Will not compromise on demand for JPC probe into Adani issue: Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh noted that the opposition parties will also demand a discussion on Manipur and Nagaland

BRS' K Kavitha slams BJP's 'anti-caste' census stance, questions Congress

Kavitha, the Member of Legislative Council, also demanded an explanation from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the 'failure' of their government to conduct a caste census

Venugopal seeks Supreme Court-monitored probe into Sambhal violence

Opposition members were keen to raise the issue in the House and have targeted Yogi Adityanath government over the violence

Winter session: Houses adjourned amid ruckus over Adani bribery case

Oppn demands JPC probe; BJP terms it 'retaliation' tactic

75 years of Constitution adoption: Prez to address joint sitting of Houses

The celebrations will take place at the old Parliament complex, now called the Samvidhan Sadan

Ladli Bahan scheme not aimed at getting votes, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Similar schemes launched in Maharashtra and Jharkhand recently were also a major factor behind the incumbent regimes retaining power in those states

Will BJP bring 'Ladki Behna'-style direct cash transfers for Delhi polls?

The Bharatiya Janata Party is reportedly aiming to replicate the successful women welfare schemes implemented in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh ahead of 2025 Delhi Assembly polls

INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul may attend Hemant Soren's oath-taking

All top leaders of the INDIA bloc are being invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony at Morabadi Ground here on November 28, a Congress leader said

Cong accuses IPS Rashmi Shukla of poll code violation, demands EC action

The IPS officer reportedly met Fadnavis at his official residence on the evening of November 23, the day votes were counted

Those rejected by people trying to control Parliament: PM Modi slams Oppn

Earlier, the BJP registered a surprise third consecutive victory in the Haryana polls, trouncing the Congress, which was billed as a pre-poll favourite

SC should take cognisance of Sambhal issue, deliver justice: Congress

Priyanka Gandhi said, The attitude of the state government regarding the sudden dispute in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh is very unfortunate

It's PM Modi's govt that can take country forward, says Chirag Paswan

He also hit out at the opposition over the allegations on Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill