Assam CM Defends 'Miya' Comments Citing Supreme Court Judgment

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma invoked the Supreme Court's 2005 IM(DT) Act judgment to justify his use of 'miya' for Bangladeshi immigrants, emphasizing demographic concerns and economic protection for indigenous communities.

Sharmila Slams Jagan's Padayatra, Announces Statewide Yatra

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila launched a scathing attack on YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, questioning his credibility and governance failures while announcing her own statewide yatra to protect MGNREGA.

SC Tells EC to Show Voter Discrepancy Lists in Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court has instructed the Election Commission to publicly display lists of logical discrepancies in voter rolls at local levels in Tamil Nadu's Special Intensive Revision. The court also reserved its verdict on petitions challenging similar rev

Andhra RWAs Seek Official Role in Local Governance

The Andhra Pradesh Federation of Resident Welfare Associations has called on the state government to formally include RWAs in local administration structures to leverage their expertise for urban development.

AP to Adopt Chhattisgarh's Best Practices for Welfare Schemes

Andhra Pradesh's Twenty Point Programme chairman Lanka Dinakar announced that learnings from a Chhattisgarh study tour will be adapted to strengthen welfare programmes and achieve the Swarna Andhra Vision 2047 with a $2.40 trillion GSDP target.

Congress Seeks 100 Seats in Assam, Offers 26 to Allies

Senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia states the party wants to contest 100 seats in Assam assembly polls, leaving 26 for allies. Opposition unity faces challenges as BJP plans seat-sharing by mid-February.

Punjab Sets Up Guru Ravidass Centre Before PM Visit

Punjab government acquires land worth Rs 10.50 crore to establish Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre in Jalandhar, focusing on research and dissemination of teachings ahead of PM Modi's February 1 visit.

KJ George Denies Resignation Rumors, Backs Karnataka CM

Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George firmly rejected speculation about his resignation in the assembly, stating there is 'no question of resigning' and expressing continued support for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid allegations of interference.

Maharashtra Local Body Polls Postponed to Feb 7

The State Election Commission has postponed Maharashtra's zilla parishad and panchayat samiti elections to February 7, with counting on February 9, following state mourning for Ajit Pawar.

ULP Leader Wins Confidence Vote in Mizoram's LADC

C Lalsawmzuala, United Legislature Party leader, secured a vote of confidence in the Lai Autonomous District Council with 15 votes in the 25-member house, consolidating his position as chief executive member.

Karnataka HC: No Right to Visa for Foreigners

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that foreigners have no fundamental right to obtain or renew visas in India, dismissing an appeal by two Nigerian nationals challenging a previous order.

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