Chalavadi Urges CM Siddaramaiah on Internal Quota and Vacancies
Chalavadi urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to implement internal quota and fill vacancies, questioning the use of SC/ST funds for Congress guarantees.
Category : Politics
India Approves Historic $40B Defence Deal for 114 Rafale Jets
India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France in a deal worth approximately Rs 3.25 lakh crore, marking the country's largest defence procurement since independence.
Kerala BJP LSG Winners Meet PM Modi, Discuss Development
101 BJP candidates who won in Kerala's LSG polls met PM Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss deepening party connect, good governance, and urban development projects.
Karnataka Farmers Demand Legal MSP Guarantee from CM
Farmers in Karnataka have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to push the central government for a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops, implementing the Swaminathan Commission's C2+50% formula.
Karnataka HC Orders Municipal Trust Property Management System
The Karnataka High Court has mandated the state government to create a municipal trust property management system to ensure proper oversight and prevent misuse of public assets.
BJP Alleges Congress MLAs' Tour is Political Junket
The BJP accuses 25 Congress MLAs from Karnataka's Siddaramaiah camp of using an official study tour for political lobbying, sparking controversy despite ministerial denials.
Kerala Pedestrian Killed by Speeding Bike, Rider Arrested
A 66-year-old man was fatally struck by a speeding motorcycle while walking with his grandson in Kaliyikkavila. Police used CCTV footage to arrest the fleeing rider.
Surat Police Seize Rs 1.55 Cr Poppy Straw, Arrest Two
Surat Rural police's LCB seized 1,034kg of poppy straw worth Rs 1.55 crore from a truck near Kadodara, arresting two and declaring one wanted in a major drug bust under NDPS Act.
Surat Deputy Municipal Commissioner Swati Desai Resigns
Deputy municipal commissioner Swati Desai of Surat Municipal Corporation resigns, citing health and personal reasons. Her resignation is under consideration, sparking speculation in the civic body.
Junagadh Farmer's House Burgled, Rs 7.4 Lakh Gold & Cash Stolen
A farmer's house in Muktupur village, Junagadh, was burgled while the family attended a wedding. Thieves stole 80g gold jewellery and Rs 1,800 cash, totaling Rs 7.4 lakh. Police have registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Chennithala Exposes Rs 7 Crore Ayyappa Sangamam Corruption
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala alleges massive corruption in the Global Ayyappa Sangamam event, citing a Rs 7 crore expenditure and significant financial discrepancies revealed in a special commissioner's report.
Kerala's NAWO-DHAN Scheme to Revive Fallow Farmland
Kerala launches NAWO-DHAN, a collaborative farming model under the World Bank-backed KERA project, targeting 30% of 1 lakh hectares of unused land for cultivation through investor-landowner partnerships.
Kerala Fisheries Gets Rs 1,418 Crore Boost Under PMMSY
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh reveals Kerala received Rs 1,418.51 crore for fisheries projects in five years under PMMSY, including deep-sea vessels, artificial reefs, and climate-resilient villages, with strict environmental safeguards.
Muslim Board, Left Oppose Mandatory Full Vande Mataram Recitation
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Left parties have strongly objected to the government's notification mandating recitation of all six verses of Vande Mataram, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of religious freedom.
Ashoka Accuses Siddaramaiah, Rahul of Excise Scam Involvement
Karnataka BJP leader R Ashoka makes explosive allegations, claiming CM Siddaramaiah and Rahul Gandhi have financial stakes in excise scam proceeds while criticizing the state's healthcare funding crisis.
Kozhikode School Clash, Bar Vandalism in Kerala Strike
Tension erupted in Kozhikode as trade union activists clashed with residents outside a school during Kerala's nationwide strike, with a teenager allegedly assaulted. In a separate incident, protesters vandalized a bar in Changanassery.
Nashik Police Arrest Six in Coaching Centre Attack
Nashik police arrested six individuals for attacking a coaching centre employee, allegedly over demands for Hindi-speaking teachers to resign. The accused claimed political affiliation.
Kerala Leader Seeks Public Debate on Hartal Strikes
Opposition leader V D Satheesan questions the conversion of nationwide strikes into hartals in Kerala, calling for public discussion on whether this practice has become outdated.
Karnataka's 41 Agriculture Labs Get NABL Accreditation
Forty-one laboratories under Karnataka's agriculture department have secured NABL accreditation, including soil, fertilizer, pesticide, and seed testing facilities. This enhances reliability for farmers in soil analysis and fertilizer management.
HC Quashes Minorities Commission's Tender Cancellation Order
The Bombay High Court has overturned a 2010 order by the Maharashtra State Minorities Commission that cancelled MSRTC's tender process and directed a criminal investigation, ruling the commission lacks adjudicatory powers.
SIT Exposes Temple Ghee Adulteration in Andhra Pradesh
A special investigation team's chargesheet details how adulterated ghee was supplied to major temples including Dwaraka Tirumala and TTD through multiple dairy firms over several years.
Trichy Bans Drones for Two Days Before Amit Shah's Visit
Trichy district administration imposes a complete ban on drones and unmanned aerial vehicles for two days during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Tamil Nadu and Karaikal.
Fire Destroys 11 Houses, Leaves 14 Families Homeless in Andhra Pradesh
A devastating fire in Mamidikuduru village, Konaseema district, destroyed 11 houses, leaving 14 poor families homeless and losing all possessions including money, gold, and certificates.
BLO's Own Vote Challenged During Electoral Roll Revision
A booth-level officer in Vadodara was surprised to learn an objection was filed against his inclusion on the voter list, sparking political debate about the objection process during electoral roll revision.
Bijli Mahadev Ropeway Suspended Over Protests, Staff Manhandling
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informs Rajya Sabha that the Rs 272 crore Bijli Mahadev ropeway project in Himachal Pradesh was halted due to local protests and manhandling of site personnel, with residents citing threats to temple sanctity.
VMC Encroachment Drive for Mahashivratri Procession Route
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation has initiated a significant encroachment removal drive to clear key routes for the annual Shivji Ki Savari procession ahead of Mahashivratri celebrations on Monday.
Bengaluru to Launch Pedal Boating in 10 Lakes for Eco-Tourism
The Greater Bengaluru Authority plans to introduce pedal boating in 10 lakes, including Ulsoor and Sankey, to boost eco-tourism and generate revenue for maintenance, with potential expansion to 100 lakes.
Karnataka Lokayukta Raids 4 Officials Over Assets
Karnataka Lokayukta police conducted simultaneous raids on four government officials in Bengaluru, Bengaluru Rural, Davangere, and Dharwad over allegations of accumulating disproportionate assets.
Four Cops Face Inquiry Over Seized Liquor Disposal in Rohtak
Four police officers in Haryana are under investigation for alleged irregularities in the disposal of seized liquor in Rohtak district, raising concerns about procedural lapses.
GMDA Sets 60-Day Deadline for Gurugram Road Repairs
Following Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's reprimand, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority has issued a strict 60-day deadline to repair and improve the city's deteriorating road infrastructure.
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