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Why Madras HC upheld Speaker’s decision to accept resignations of 6 AIADMK MLAs who joined Vijay’s TVK

Resignations valid, but anti-defection cases must continue, Madras HC told Speaker, directing pending disqualification proceedings must be completed within two months.

Anti-sacrilege law: Akal Takht objects to unique IDs for Guru Granth Sahib, public registry of ‘sewadars’

Earlier on 8 May, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan had appeared before Akal Takht and explained amendments to Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008.

‘Participation is their decision’ — MEA on Canadian Speaker skipping P20 Summit amid diplomatic row

Ministry did not confirm nor deny reports that Canadian diplomats remain in India despite 'deadline' to leave or that Jaishankar & Canada counterpart Joly held secret meeting on row.

Can Speaker move to disqualify MLAs while facing removal notice? SC Constitution bench to decide

While referring pleas on intra-party tussle in Shiv Sena to a Constitution bench, Supreme Court framed 11 questions of law.

Meet Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar – Shiv Sena’s old ally, NCP leader’s kin & BJP MLA

NCP's Ajit Pawar says Narwekar has the ability to get close to the senior leadership of any party. Aaditya Thackeray of Shiv Sena recalls their friendship as law students.

Shinde govt scores big win in Maharashtra assembly as BJP MLA Rahul Narvekar is elected Speaker

Narvekar, the candidate of the BJP and the Shinde-led rebel Shiv Sena camp, secured 164 votes, defeating Rajan Salvi, fielded jointly by the Uddhav-led Sena, the NCP and Congress.

Maharashtra assembly set to get new Speaker after 10 months, Congress MLA Thopte frontrunner

A section of Congress is once again pushing for senior leader & former CM Prithviraj Chavan, while BJP has announced it will pitch its own candidate.

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Why Uddhav govt wants assembly Speaker election with open vote not secret ballot

The speaker's post in Maharashtra has been vacant ever since Nana Patole resigned in February. Congress wants to fill it soon but NCP & Shiv Sena wish to wait for stable moment.

Karnataka assembly speaker Ramesh Kumar, a former TV actor, is no stranger to drama

Two-time speaker Kumar is in no hurry to take a ‘lightning’ fast decision on Karnataka’s govt and has admirers across party lines.

On Camera

The real SIR failure may lie in newsrooms, not only in the Election Commission

Hyper-virality and poor data literacy can amplify half-baked claims; the media's inability to analyse context ruins public perception and democracy.

Decoding India’s inflation: Onions, silver key drivers; more storage capacity will make RBI’s task easier

September’s CPI inflation figure of 5.54 percent was driven by rise in price of onions, silver and the transportation of goods while other categories remained relatively stable.

CBI arrests top defence PSU official, private firm CEO in bribery case involving sensitive military info

Anil Kumar, a senior executive director at the state-run Munitions India Limited (MIL), and Ashish Kansal, CEO of defence manufacturer SMPP Limited, arrested.

Modi at 25 is staring at a cascade of crises. A perfect storm is building

Multiple headwinds make the turbulence Modi is battling as he steps into his 26th year in public office. This has brought the 3-point Modi proposition under the greatest pressure since 2014.