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Restoring statehood to J-K is Congress, INDIA bloc's priority: Rahul Gandhi
The former Congress president also said it is his party's aim that people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh get their democratic rights back
 "Restoring statehood to J-K is Congress, INDIA bloc's priority: Rahul Gandhi")
Congress willing to forge pre-poll alliance for J-K polls, says Kharge
He said Gandhi was interested in forging a pre-poll alliance in Jammu and Kashmir
 "Congress willing to forge pre-poll alliance for J-K polls, says Kharge")
TN Cabinet reshuffle: I have received no such information, says CM Stalin
Media circles were abuzz that the cabinet might be reshuffled to drop a few names and accommodate a few fresh ones, ahead of the CM's US tour next week to garner investments to the state
 "TN Cabinet reshuffle: I have received no such information, says CM Stalin")
Autumn session of Assam Assembly begins on stormy note, Oppn stages walkout
Daimary, members of Congress, AIUDF, CPI(M) and Raijor Dal went to the Well of the House with placards and shouted slogans in support of their demands
 "Autumn session of Assam Assembly begins on stormy note, Oppn stages walkout")
Protesters in Badlapur were locals, not outsiders: Raut slams Maha govt
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had earlier said that the protest at Badlapur station over the alleged sexual assault on the two KG students was politically motivated with an aim to malign the state
 "Protesters in Badlapur were locals, not outsiders: Raut slams Maha govt")
Kharge, Rahul discuss preparations for J-K polls with workers in Srinagar
He said Congress workers, including district presidents, DDC members and other leaders from all 10 districts of the Valley reached the hotel in the morning for the interaction
 "Kharge, Rahul discuss preparations for J-K polls with workers in Srinagar")
Laws needed to ensure rape convictions within 50 days: TMC's Abhishek
Banerjee urged the states to push the Centre for a comprehensive anti-rape law that ensures swift and strict justice
 "Laws needed to ensure rape convictions within 50 days: TMC's Abhishek")
Sharad Pawar backs candidates demanding postponement of MPSC prelims exam
The protesters also want the selection for 258 posts from the agricultural department done through the MPSC exam
 "Sharad Pawar backs candidates demanding postponement of MPSC prelims exam")
Govt can collect caste-wise data of OBCs by adding extra column: Cong
The opposition party said such a move will give more solid foundation to affirmative action programmes
Andhra fire tragedy: Govt must act to avoid future incidents, says Cong
A major fire and explosion ripped through a pharma unit in Anakapalle on Wednesday, leaving 17 people dead
 "Andhra fire tragedy: Govt must act to avoid future incidents, says Cong")
Won't quit politics, open to floating new outfit, says Champai Soren
Soren said he was firm on his plans after "facing humiliation at the hands of leaders of JMM", a party to which the veteran leader claimed that he devoted his entire life
 "Won't quit politics, open to floating new outfit, says Champai Soren")
EC stops result of ongoing recruitment process in Haryana till election
The assembly elections in Haryana will be held in a single phase on October 1 and results will be declared on October 4
 "EC stops result of ongoing recruitment process in Haryana till election")
BJP's 9 for the taking: RS seats to be secured without a single vote
The BJP is currently at 87 seats in the Rajya Sabha
 "BJP's 9 for the taking: RS seats to be secured without a single vote")
Centre accords highest category of Z plus security cover to Sharad Pawar
The Union Home Ministry has asked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to extend the cover to the 83-year-old former chief minister of Maharashtra
Assam to table Bill to compulsory register marriage, divorce of Muslims
Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting, Sarma said the government will table the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriage and Divorce Bill, 2024 during the upcoming session
 "Assam to table Bill to compulsory register marriage, divorce of Muslims")
Andhra to unveil integrated renewable energy policy, courts investors
The policy will cover solar, wind, hybrid energy storage, green hydrogen and its derivatives, biofuels, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure
 "Andhra to unveil integrated renewable energy policy, courts investors")
Clear Shakti bill to ensure punishment for crime against women: Deshmukh
The bill was approved by the cabinet headed by Uddhav Thackeray and passed in the state legislature. It is pending before the Central government for approval
 "Clear Shakti bill to ensure punishment for crime against women: Deshmukh")
Traffic scene in B'luru getting more distressing every day: Tejasvi Surya
He also called on Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar who is also Bengaluru Incharge Minister to convene an urgent meeting with elected representatives
 "Traffic scene in B'luru getting more distressing every day: Tejasvi Surya")
Why institutions like CCI remained passive as Adani built monopolies: Cong
In recent years, the CCI has not hesitated to impose penalties on both domestic and global firms for alleged abuse of dominance, Ramesh said
 "Why institutions like CCI remained passive as Adani built monopolies: Cong")
RS bypoll: BJP's Haryana candidate Kiran Choudhry files nomination
The BJP named Choudhry as its nominee for the bypoll shortly after she resigned from the Assembly on Tuesday, nearly two months after she switched over from the Congress
 "RS bypoll: BJP's Haryana candidate Kiran Choudhry files nomination")