Vasan Criticizes DMK's Rs 5,000 Scheme as Election Ploy
TMC president G K Vasan accuses DMK government of misleading women voters with Rs 5,000 payout announcement, citing fund shortages in education and other sectors ahead of assembly elections.
Category : State Politics
UP Govt Shifts Deputy Registrar Office from Ghaziabad to Noida
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved moving the deputy registrar's office from Ghaziabad to Noida. The office handles societies, partnerships, and RWAs, with weekly sittings in Ghaziabad to minimize inconvenience.
KTR on Telangana Municipal Polls: BRS Performance Analysis
BRS working president KT Rama Rao addressed media on municipal election results, expressing mixed satisfaction while criticizing Congress and BJP's performance. He highlighted local issues and alleged money influence in polls.
BJP Leader's Relative Killed in Coimbatore Crash
A 20-year-old engineering student, relative of BJP state president Nainar Nagendran, died in a motorcycle-truck collision on Salem-Cochin highway near Madukkarai.
BJP Criticizes TVK, DMK at Coimbatore Blast Memorial Event
A memorial event for the 1998 Coimbatore bomb blast victims became a political platform where BJP leaders attacked TVK's electoral claims and DMK's governance ahead of state elections.
Tamil Nadu Police Sets Up Election Cell for Assembly Polls
Tamil Nadu police have launched a dedicated election cell to monitor violations, coordinate security, and enforce the model code of conduct ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
BJP Consolidates in Karimnagar, Nears Mayor's Post After Polls
The BJP has moved swiftly to secure support from independents in Karimnagar, reaching the magic number of 34 corporators to claim the mayor's post, while facing challenges in Nizamabad where Congress and AIMIM hold an advantage.
Telangana Municipal Polls Trigger Political Horse-Trading
With no clear winners in many urban local bodies, Telangana's political parties are scrambling to secure support from independents and rebels to clinch key posts like mayors and chairpersons.
BJP Alleges Opposition Alliance to Deny Mayor Post in Karimnagar
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay accuses Congress, BRS, and AIMIM of forming an alliance to keep BJP out of Karimnagar mayor's post despite BJP's strong municipal poll performance.
Revanth Reddy Calls for Congress Unity Before Mayoral Elections
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed Congress leaders to remain vigilant and united as elections for mayors and chairpersons in Telangana's urban local bodies approach. The party aims to secure leadership positions in 90-93 of 123 municipalities.
Congress Turmoil in Jagtial Municipality After Fractured Verdict
Congress emerges as single largest party in Jagtial municipal council but falls short of majority, with independents linked to party leaders creating political uncertainty.
Mayoral Aspirants Face Defeat in Telangana Municipal Polls
Several candidates aspiring for mayor and chairperson posts in Telangana municipalities faced election defeats despite significant financial investments and party backing. Key contenders from Congress and other parties lost in Nizamabad, Armoor, and Mahab
Misl Satluj Campaign on Punjab Issues Launches Feb 17
Misl Satluj announces a major campaign starting February 17 to tackle Punjab's pressing issues like drug abuse, unemployment, and farmer distress through public engagement.
Mohali Honors Pulwama Martyrs in Candle March
Residents of Mohali gathered for a candlelight march to honor the 40 CRPF personnel martyred in the 2019 Pulwama attack, expressing solidarity and remembrance.
Panchkula MC Chief's Surprise Inspection in Kalka
Panchkula Municipal Corporation Commissioner conducted a surprise inspection in Kalka, focusing on sanitation, water supply, and infrastructure issues.
Haryana CM Lures Global Firms with Transparent Policies
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasizes transparent policies and focused governance to attract global companies, boosting the state's industrial growth and investment prospects.
Mamata's Valentine Post with Tagore Poem Sparks Debate
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee posted a Valentine's Day message on X quoting Rabindranath Tagore's 'Ananta Prem,' emphasizing love transcending barriers. The post garnered 358,000 views in two hours and drew mixed political reactions.
Kerala CM Pushes for RRTS System on Thiruvananthapuram-Kasargod Route
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has formally requested the Union government to establish a Regional Rapid Transit System along the Thiruvananthapuram-Kasargod corridor, modeled after the successful Delhi-Meerut RRTS project.
Kolkata Designer Claims Extortion, Assault by INTTUC Member
An interior designer in Kolkata's Baranagar alleges he was dragged from his home and beaten at a club after refusing to pay Rs 1 lakh protection money, sparking a political row between BJP and Trinamool.
Bengal's Swanirbhar Bangla Scheme: Registration Feb 15-26
West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty chaired a meeting to implement the Swanirbhar Bangla scheme, offering youth stipends, women's aid, and farmer benefits. Registration runs from February 15 to 26.
AMMK's Dhinakaran Predicts DMK's Defeat in Elections
AMMK general secretary T T V Dhinakaran asserts the DMK government will lose the upcoming election, criticizing cash schemes and highlighting issues like unemployment and law and order.
DMK Defends Rs 5,000 Women's Payout Amid BJP Legal Challenge
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin asserts the Rs 5,000 advance payout to women is not election-driven, as BJP files Supreme Court case to block the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme.
TNCC Leaders Detained in Chennai Over MGNREGA Name Change Protest
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee functionaries, led by state president K Selvaperunthagai, were detained by police in Chennai while attempting to gherao Lok Bhavan. They protested the BJP government's decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Empl
Mini Airport & Agri-Conclave for Burhanpur Announced by CM
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announced a mini airport in Burhanpur, an agriculture-based industry conclave, and approved 80 projects worth Rs 696 crore to boost regional connectivity and empower farmers.
AIADMK's Palaniswami Campaigns in Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami will campaign across eight assembly constituencies in Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu districts from February 21 to 26 as part of his state-wide 'Makkalai Kappom, Thamizhagathai Meetpom' programme.
MLA Announces Land, Relief for Wild Boar Attack Victim's Family
P S Supal, MLA, has announced land under the 'Landless Punalur' project, Rs 10 lakh immediate relief, and employment assistance for the family of Raghunathan Pillai, killed in a wild boar attack in Karavoor.
TN Govt's 6,500 Cr 'Surgical Strike' for Women Beneficiaries
In a swift move, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin credited 5,000 each to 1.31 crore women's accounts, totaling 6,500 crore, early Friday morning, stunning the opposition.
TN Leaders Slam BJP Chief Over Remarks on Actor Vijay
Senior politicians across party lines in Tamil Nadu have strongly criticized BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran for his controversial remarks linking TVK president Vijay with an actor, calling for more civilised political discourse.
Kerala Govt Sanctions Rs 6.18 Crore for HMT Junction Renovation
Kerala's Industries Minister P Rajeeve announced a Rs 6.18 crore KIIFB allocation for renovating HMT Junction in Kalamassery to ease traffic bottlenecks. Additional projects include an autism centre and IIM Kozhikode off-campus centre.
Ahmedabad Man Dies in Tragic Road Accident on Vatva GIDC Road
A 24-year-old man from Gandhinagar died on the spot after his speeding sedan lost control and hit a tree on Vatva GIDC Road in Ahmedabad. Police report no case registered as the father refused to file a complaint.
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