Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates
The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.
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Congress warns Punjab dissidents against indiscipline, armtwisting, gives no assurances
Congress leaders were sternly told to maintain party discipline and avoid public criticism. Dissenting Punjab leaders met with AICC general secretary K C Venugopal regarding their grievances. They were instructed to address internal matters through designated organizational channels. Any open dissent was deemed politically detrimental and unacceptable to the party leadership. The party emphasized focusing on upcoming state elections and maintaining organizational unity.
‘Sharad Pawar should take the final call on allying with NDA’
Merger unlikely, say leaders from NCP and NCP(SP); Eknath Shinde stays out, as anxiety in NCP(SP) camp grows
Build toilets for women in courts in 6 weeks: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has mandated states to construct washrooms for women lawyers. This directive addresses a significant human rights and health issue for advocates. States are given a six-week deadline to complete the construction of these facilities. The court rejected pleas of fund paucity, suggesting alternative revenue sources. This action aims to ensure women lawyers can practice with dignity and health.
Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz
There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.