Southern states
Coverage of Southern states in the Nexus archive.
- VB-GRAM G workers to get a minimum of ₹300 per day as wage rates notified by Centre
VB-GRAM G workers will receive a minimum daily wage of ₹300 as notified by the Centre. Haryana has the highest rate at ₹409/day, while 21 states/UTs with lower MGNREGA wage rates are seeing significant hikes to meet the new floor rate, and southern states with higher wages experience minimal increases.
- CPI flays Pawan Kalyan’s remarks on leaders of southern States
CPI criticizes Pawan Kalyan's remarks about leaders of southern States. Ramakrishna advises those who submit to national leadership to examine their own political conduct before criticizing others.
- ‘Where can we find hope?’: your questions about the US supreme court’s voting rights decision answered
The US Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v Callais weakened the Voting Rights Act by eliminating a provision ensuring minority voter representation in Congress. Republican-led states in the south have since begun redrawing congressional maps to reduce majority-Black districts, with some changes already implemented for upcoming midterms.
- Southern states’ new maps upend elections for candidates, voters
Last-minute redistricting in Southern states has caused confusion among election officials, candidates, and voters as new maps are implemented ahead of November elections. The Supreme Court allowed Louisiana and Alabama to use House maps perceived as favorable to Republicans following a decision in April that weakened the Voting Rights Act.
- We can’t become second-grade citizens in India due to Centre’s policies: Revanth Reddy
Revanth Reddy stated that people in India cannot become second-grade citizens due to the Centre’s policies. The Chief Minister emphasized that southern states will not accept an imbalance in political power distribution.
- Congressional Black Caucus calls for corporate leaders to speak out for voting rights
The Congressional Black Caucus has called on corporations to oppose efforts to dilute Black voting strength as Southern states redraw congressional districts, following a Supreme Court decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act. The CBC urges companies to issue public statements against discriminatory redistricting and report on political spending linked to voting rights attacks.
- Trump-led push to redraw Congress maps faces setbacks in Southern states
A Trump-led effort to redraw congressional maps in Southern states to advantage conservatives has encountered legal and political obstacles. The push aims to secure Republican gains in the 2022 midterm elections but faces resistance.
- Congressional Black Caucus calls for corporate leaders to speak out for voting rights
The Congressional Black Caucus urged corporations to condemn efforts to dilute Black voting strength as Southern states eliminate majority-Black congressional districts. A Supreme Court decision weakened the Voting Rights Act, prompting states to redraw maps targeting these districts. The CBC asked over 200 companies, including Amazon and Apple, to oppose such actions and report on political spending linked to voting rights issues.
- Congressional Black Caucus calls for corporate leaders to speak out for voting rights
The Congressional Black Caucus urged corporations to oppose efforts to dilute Black voting strength as Southern states eliminate majority-Black congressional districts following a Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act. The CBC called on companies to publicly condemn these actions and report on political spending linked to discriminatory redistricting.
- Sunday shows preview: VRA ruling fuels redistricting battle; Iran war crosses 60 days
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Voting Rights Act has intensified redistricting battles in Southern states, with lawmakers pushing for new maps ahead of the November midterms. Meanwhile, the Iran war has crossed 60 days, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing conflict.