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National Governance & Policy 29 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Kochi Residents Flag Night-Time Air Quality Worsening as Monitoring Stations Fail

Residents in Kochi are reporting a visible deterioration in air quality, particularly after dark, as concerns mount over potential health risks from pollution. The issue has escalated into a governance problem after an MLA sought the Chief Minister’s intervention, while the state pollution control board remains unable to provide real-time AQI readings because key monitoring stations in Vyttila and Kaloor are non-functional.

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National Governance & Policy22 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Says He Can Secure 275 MLAs in 294-Member Assembly

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has claimed he can command the support of 275 MLAs in the state’s 294-member Assembly, a statement that signals an aggressive political push amid continuing realignments in the legislature. The assertion comes as he also indicated that 64 legislators from the rebel Trinamool Congress faction may back him, while the BJP currently holds 209 elected seats in the House.

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National Governance & Policy20 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Former Punjab MLA Simarjeet Bains Sentenced to One Year in Defamation Case

A court has sentenced former Punjab MLA Simarjeet Singh Bains to one year in a defamation case, concluding that the complainant had proved the charge. The ruling marks a significant legal setback for the former legislator and underscores the continuing judicial scrutiny of public speech and reputational harm in Indian politics.

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National Governance & Policy19 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Congress Says Ex-MLA Was Pressured to Join BJP, Refused After Rahul Gandhi Intervention

The Congress has alleged that former Maharashtra MLA Rahul Bondre was pressured to defect to the Bharatiya Janata Party and later faced police notices linked to his educational institution in Chikhli after he declined to switch sides. The party said the matter escalated only after Rahul Gandhi intervened, framing the episode as part of a broader pattern of political coercion against opposition leaders.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 04:41 AM IST

Dipankar Bhattacharya Questions Bihar Speaker Over Delay in BJP MLA’s Conviction Case

CPI(ML)L general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya has publicly questioned Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar over the continued membership of BJP MLA Raju Singh, arguing that no decision has been taken despite Singh’s conviction in a celebratory firing case. Bhattacharya contrasted the matter with the swift revocation of former MLA Manoj Manzil’s membership after conviction, saying the differing treatment raises serious concerns about consistency and legislative accountability.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 02:38 AM IST

Probe Launched After TVK MLA Seen Driving Government Bus During Scheme Event

Authorities have opened a probe after a viral video showed TVK MLA Mr. Kumar driving a government bus carrying about 30 commuters during the launch of a public scheme. The episode has triggered questions over road safety, official accountability, and the use of state vehicles in politically staged events.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 04:04 AM IST

Youth Wings Clash in Adoor After College Polls; Ex-MLA Mamkootathil Booked

Police in Kerala’s Adoor have registered three cases after clashes involving youth and student activists linked to the Congress and the CPI(M) erupted in the wake of college union elections at the College of Engineering, Adoor. Former MLA Mamkootathil has also been booked, underscoring how quickly campus politics spilled into a wider street confrontation. Authorities say activists from the Kerala Students Union, Youth Congress, Students Federation of India, and Democratic Youth Federation of India were among those named in the cases.

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National Governance & Policy11 Oct 2026, 11:16 PM IST

Youth Wings Clash in Adoor as Police Book Ex-MLA Mamkootathil in Campus Violence Probe

Police in Kerala’s Adoor have registered three cases after clashes involving activists linked to the Congress and CPI(M) youth and student wings, following tensions that erupted after college union elections at the College of Engineering, Adoor. Former MLA Mamkootathil has also been booked, as authorities widen their inquiry into the violence and associated disturbances.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 02:30 PM IST

FIR Filed Against Vijayapura MLA Over Alleged False Death Certificate Claims in Voter Roll Drive

Police in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district have registered an FIR against a local MLA and a Booth Level Agent after a complainant alleged that he was falsely declared dead and targeted for deletion from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision. The case has sharpened scrutiny of voter verification practices, raising questions about due process, accountability, and the integrity of the revision exercise.

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Vyttila(1)Kochi(1)Kerala State Pollution Control Board(1)Kaloor(1)Chief Minister(1)