Category : State Politics


UP Govt Plans Interim Minimum Wage Increase for 74 Worker Types

The Uttar Pradesh government has recommended an interim increase in minimum wages covering 74 categories of workers, including those in private libraries, coaching centers, pharmacies, nursing homes, and petrol pumps. The move aims to provide relief amid

Dalit Clash Over Ambedkar Statue Alerts BJP in Lakhimpur

Violence erupted in Lakhimpur's Bankeganj after Dalit groups clashed over installing a BR Ambedkar statue, damaging it and police vehicles. The BJP assesses grassroots impact as the incident threatens its Dalit mobilization efforts before state elections.

Ex-Minister Vinay Kulkarni Guilty in BJP Worker Murder

A special court in Bengaluru convicted former Congress minister Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others for the 2016 murder of BJP worker Yogesh Gowda. Sentencing scheduled for Thursday could lead to Kulkarni losing his assembly seat.

Nagpur Airport Cool Cab Faces Backlash Over High Fares

Passengers at Nagpur's Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport are criticizing the prepaid Cool Cab service for exorbitant fares during the ongoing app-based cab strike, forcing many to walk long distances with luggage in extreme heat.

Bengal Governor Urges Youth for Change, CM Hits Back

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi highlighted the state's economic decline at a Poila Baisakh event, urging youth to drive change. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responded sharply, criticizing his remarks and blaming central authorities for unrest.

Nagpur Orders Road Fixes After Pothole Death

Nagpur Municipal Corporation chairperson Shivani Dani-Wakhare directs agencies to complete works and report waterlogging spots after a 65-year-old woman died in a pothole accident.

Rajnath Singh Slams Mamata Banerjee's 'Reign of Fear' in Bengal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a scathing attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of deindustrialization, appeasement politics, and creating a climate of fear while projecting the upcoming polls as a battle for land and existence.

Telangana Fights Rice Millers' Bid to Quash Rs 3,960 Cr Cases

The Telangana government has told the High Court that large-scale financial diversion by rice millers cannot be dismissed as a contractual dispute, opposing petitions to quash criminal cases involving Rs 3,960 crore in alleged paddy misappropriation.

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