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PM Modi should allay fears of people of Tamil Nadu over delimitation exercise: CM Stalin

Chennai, April 6: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allay the "fears" of the people of Tamil Nadu that the next delimitation exercise would not lead to reduction in the state's share of parliamentary seats.

MK Stalin urges PM Modi to address fears over delimitation

Chennai, April 6: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the ‘legitimate fears’ of the people of Tamil Nadu and other southern states regarding the potential impact of the upcoming delimitation exercise.

13.86 lakh registered allopathic doctors, 7.51 lakh practitioners in AYUSH system: Centre

New Delhi, April 1: The government on Tuesday said that there are 13,86,150 registered allopathic doctors and 7,51,768 registered practitioners in the AYUSH system of medicine, contributing to an estimated doctor-population ratio of 1:811.

Indians will become the number one community globally by 2047: Chandrababu Naidu

Chennai, March 28: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu participated in the All India Research Scholars Summit (AIRSS) event at the IIT Madras in Chennai.

Telangana Assembly resolution opposes delimitation based on population, seeks transparency

Hyderabad, March 27: The Telangana Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution opposing the delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies on the population basis.

Telangana Assembly passes resolution seeking transparent delimitation process

Hyderabad, March 27: The Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution expressing serious concerns over the impending delimitation exercise, highlighting the lack of transparent consultations with key stakeholders.

Tiger cub disappears in MP's Panna Reserve, authority says 'natural'

Bhopal, March 27: The disappearance of a tiger cub from Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) has once again brought the reserve into the spotlight, capturing the attention of park authorities and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

TN govt installs surveillance cameras in Mettur, Salem to monitor leopards

Chennai, March 27: The Tamil Nadu forest department has installed surveillance cameras and set up cages in Mettur village of Salem district following reports from villagers about leopard sightings and livestock attacks in the region.

S. Korea's childbirths rise for 7th month straight in January

Seoul, March 26: The number of babies born in South Korea increased for the seventh consecutive month in January, showed data on Wednesday, in a positive sign for a country struggling with a demographic crisis.

They want to divert people's attention from governance: BJP's Sudhakar Reddy on Opposition meet on delimitation

Trichy, March 23: Sudhakar Reddy, BJP Tamil Nadu National Co in-charge, has called the Joint Action Committee meeting on delimitation a" political move" to divert people's attention from the misgovernance of the Tamil Nadu government and the other States ruled by the Opposition.

We want to make public aware of this issue: Telangana CM Reddy on delimitation

Chennai, March 22: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday stated that the opposition parties are aiming to raise awareness among the public on the proposed issue of delimitation.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's delimitation meeting garners strong support from various leaders

Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's initiative on delimitation has garnered significant backing from leaders across various states, emphasising the need for a comprehensive discussion and transparent approach to the issue.

First JAC meeting on delimitation a 'good beginning' to protect federalism: DK Shivakumar

Chennai, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has termed the first Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on delimitation as "a good beginning" to protect "the federal structure and the constitution of this country."

Southern states should not be penalized for population policy success: Telangana Congress chief on delimitation

Chennai, March 22: Opposing the current form of the delimitation process, Telangana Congress President Bomma Maheshkumar Goud said on Saturday that southern states should not be penalized for successfully implementing the Population Policy of 1976.

Very successful event, whole nation today comes to know what delimitation is: DMK MP Kanimozhi Somu on JAC meeting

Chennai, March 22: After the Joint Action Meeting on delimitation called by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin concluded on Saturday, DMK MP Kanimozhi NVN Somu said that it was a successful event and everybody who participated in it was happy that somebody has taken the initiative.

Is South India getting punished for population control?: Punjab CM after attending JAC meeting on Delimitation

Chennai, March 22: After attending the first Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on Delimitation, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are reducing seats where they don't win.

JAC applauds CM Stalin for initiative on fair delimitation process

Chennai, March 22: The Joint Action Council (JAC) meeting held here on Saturday has passed a resolution commending Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for taking the lead in initiating a fair and transparent delimitation process aimed at safeguarding the political and economic interests of well-performing states.

JAC passes resolution on delimitation, demands freeze on Parliamentary constituency to be extended by 25 years

Chennai, March 22: The Joint Action Committee on Saturday passed a resolution on the issue of delimitation, expressing concern over the "lack of transparency and clarity" from the Union government.

JAC on delimitation unanimously adopts resolution, seeks transparent delimitation exercise

Chennai, March 22: The Joint Action Committee on delimitation after the first meeting held today, unanimously adopted the resolution which asserts that "any delimitation exercise carried out by the Centre should be done "transparently" and after discussion and deliberation with all stakeholders.

Delimitation a threat to southern states' political representation: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday said that the proposed delimitation exercise is a threat to the political representation of southern states and should be opposed strongly.

Next meeting on delimitation will be held in Hyderabad: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday said that the next meeting on the delimitation of constituencies will be held in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Important meeting to ensure democratic representation: Naveen Patnaik urges fair delimitation process in all party meet

Chennai, March 22: At the recent meeting on delimitation, former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik voiced strong concerns about the potential unfairness of population-based delimitation.

Delimitation process driven by narrow political interests: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan at JAC meet

Chennai, March 22: The Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Central government over the issue of the delimitation stating that this sudden process without any consultation is not driven by any Constitutional principle but by "narrow political interests."

Let's be united, and protest till we get fair delimitation: MK Stalin at JAC meet

Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, while leading the Joint Action Committee meeting, called on all the opposition parties to be united in the protest against the delimitation exercise, which he claimed will weaken the political might of the southern states.

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy urges PM Modi to ensure fair delimitation exercise

Tadepalli, March 22: The former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging hime to ensure that the upcoming delimitation exercise be conducted in a manner that ensures no state experiences a reduction in its representation in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.

K.T. Rama Rao slams Centre's proposed delimitation, warns of fiscal discrimination against South India

Chennai, March 22: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Saturday strongly criticised the Centre's proposed delimitation move, warning that it could severely undermine the interests of South Indian states.

Proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies hangs as a threat over south India: CM Vijayan

Chennai, March 22: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, participating in the Joint Action Council meeting convened by his Tamil Nadu counterpart M.K. Stalin on Saturday, said various reports indicate that the BJP-led Union Government is going ahead with the delimitation process without any consultation, and contended that this sudden move is not driven by any constitutional principle or any democratic imperative, but by "narrow political interests".

TN BJP slams JAC meeting for fair delimitation as cover up for graft

Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu BJP senior leader and former Governor of Telangana and Puducherry, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, has described the Joint Action Council (JAC) meeting convened by Chief Minister M.K.

Anti-delimitation JAC: Trinamool to skip TN CM Stalin's rallying meet for Oppn parties

Chennai, March 22: With three Chief Ministers, one Deputy Chief Minister and several senior leaders from the Opposition ranks, including the Congress attending the anti-delimitation Joint Action Council (JAC) meeting on Saturday at Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, who took the initiative has emerged as a strong rallying point for opposition against the BJP at the national level.

1973 delimitation led to rise in seats in Cong-ruled states: Nishikant Dubey slams Oppn

New Delhi, March 12: Amid the brewing storm over delimitation in Southern states, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday lashed out at the Opposition over its doublespeak and revealed that it was the Congress-ruled states which saw a rise in the number of seats after the exercise in 1973.

Stalin writes to Siddaramaiah, invites him for meeting on March 22 to oppose delimitation

Bengaluru, March 12: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written a letter to his Karnataka counterpart, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking his support in opposing delimitation.

Prioritize childbirth to protect Tamil Nadu's representation, says Udhayanidhi Stalin

Chennai, March 12: DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday expressed concerns over the state's declining birth rate and its potential impact on parliamentary seat allocation, urging newlyweds to prioritize childbirth.

Study raises possibility of country without butterflies

Washington DC, March 11: A study has been released, which for the first time tallies butterfly data from more than 76,000 surveys across the continental United States.

Census related preparatory activities completed, technological updation is in progress: MHA to Parliamentary committee

By Rajnish Singh, New Delhi, March 10: Many of the census-related preparatory activities have been completed, and technological updation was in progress, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Department Related Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs.

Andhra MP offers Rs 50,000 to women on birth of third child

Amaravati, March 9: In the wake of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP President Chandrababu Naidu advocating incentives for families to have more children, party MP from Vizianagaram Kalisetti Appala Naidu has offered Rs 50,000 each to women giving birth to a third child.

India's senior population to reach 346 million by 2050: Report

New Delhi, March 8: India's elderly population is expected to reach 346 million by 2050, a new report said on Saturday.

Pralhad Joshi criticises MK Stalin's call for JAC meeting amid delimitation row

Hubballi, March 8: As the row over constituency delimitation intensified, Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday questioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's call for a Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on delimitation, alleging that Stalin's opposition was an attempt to "cover up" his "corruption and failure."

Southern states will lose 26 seats in Lok Sabha if delimitation is conducted: P Chidambaram

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