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District in charge Ministers told to submit report on drought situation by November 15: CM

CM Siddaramaiah instructs Ministers to submit report on drought situation by Nov 15. State govt released ₹900 to tackle drought, seeks ₹17,900 cr from Centre. Centre accused of step-motherly treatment towards Karnataka. BJP urged to pressure Centre to release funds. CM slams Eshwarappa for opposing caste census report.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

CLP leader demands probe by Central agencies into Medigadda barrage episode

CLP leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka demands CVC probe into Medigadda barrage 'mega scam' due to colossal public money loss. NDSA report finds signs of boiling in downstream barrages, prompting Vikramarka to call for urgent examination. KLIP project cost rises to ₹1.28 lakh crore due to design & construction flaws, leading…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Cases mount as Central Government Industrial Tribunal in Bengaluru has remained headless for three years

CGIT in Bengaluru has been headless for 3yrs, causing 600 industrial disputes & 800 PF cases to pile up. High Court warned Central govt to appoint a presiding officer in 3wks or face a ₹10L cost. Forum wrote to Union Ministry in Dec 2020, but no action taken. High Court…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Kejriwal residence construction: NGT grants more time to Committee to ascertain facts

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted more time to the Joint committee comprising the Chief Secretary

Dynamite News · Nov 1, 2023

CMU Investigating Michigan’s Connor Stalions for Possible Sideline Infiltration

Central Michigan is looking into photos that appear to show Michigan staffer Connor Stallions on its sideline in disguise during a game

Sports Illustrated · Oct 31, 2023

Congress demand for caste census not to strengthen caste system: TNCC president K.S. Alagiri

Chennai Congress leaders garlanded Indira Gandhi's statue, with K.S. Alagiri saying the demand for socio-economic caste census is to ensure reservations are based on accurate data. He rejected Tamil Nadu BJP president's criticism of the State's debt, saying it is allowed and Central govt. debt is higher. He also said…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Congress’ promise of population-linked funds will deprive northeast tribals, says Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju, also in-charge of the BJP’s campaign in Mizoram, hinted at the ruling Mizo National Front failing to implement the Central schemes properly in the State

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Centre agrees to provide additional 20 lakh tonnes of coal per month to Karnataka amidst ongoing power crisis

Energy Minister K.J. George on Thursday said that the Central government has agreed to provide an additional 20 lakh tonnes of coal per month to Karnataka amidst the ongoing power crisis in the State.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Centre to roll out DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country

More than a year it was passed by parliament, provisions of the after the Criminal Procedure Identification Act are yet to be implemented entirely on the ground.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

In the last 10 years, the decisions that the nation has taken with long-term planning are unprecedented: Modi

PM Modi in Gwalior praised the Scindia family and spoke of the Central Govt's long-term planning in the past 10 years, including 33% reservation for women, abrogation of Article 370, OROP, GST, and banning of triple talaq. He also spoke of poverty eradication, India's space station, and gave students homework…

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023