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In an election year, Tamil Nadu Budget focuses on pro-poor measures, inclusive growth

Tamil Nadu's 2024-25 budget focuses on inclusive growth, pro-poor measures, infrastructure development, and welfare schemes amid financial challenges.

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T.N. CM Stalin moves resolutions against proposed delimitation process and ‘One Nation, One Election’ policy

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister opposes 'One Nation, One Election' policy and proposed delimitation process after 2026.

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Kerala not to implement Centre’s directive on displaying PM’s flex boards, selfie points at ration shops: Pinarayi Vijayan

Pinarayi Vijayan said the government will also consider informing the Election Commission about the issue, after making an intervention while Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil was replying to questions related to the matter.

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T.N. Governor’s ‘address’, read out by Speaker, critical of Centre on GST, CMRL funds; vows to not allow implementation of CAA

Tamil Nadu government's speech criticizes Centre on GST, funds for Chennai Metro, opposes CAA, highlights achievements and seeks funds for cyclone restoration.

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Mysuru Congress workers hold protest against Amit Shah’s visit

Mysuru District Congress protests Amit Shah's visit, criticizing Union Government's delay in releasing relief funds for drought-stricken Karnataka.

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Delhi Chalo rally | Farmers depart from Mysuru

A group of farmers from Mysuru boarded a train to the national capital on February 10 to participate in the February 13 Delhi Chalo rally organised by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha to voice the grievances of farmers from across the country.

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Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna criticizes Congress govt. in Karnataka

Hassan Lok Sabha member Prajwal Revanna has criticised the State government for its comments against the Union Government regarding funds.

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Judicial contradiction in Delhi Chief Secretary’s extension

By allowing the unilateral extension of Delhi’s Chief Secretary’s tenure, the top court has lost sight of constitutional logic

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Centre eyes doubling cash handout for women farmers ahead of vote, say sources

The Union Government is considering doubling the annual payout to landowning female farmers to ₹12,000, three sources with knowledge of the matter said, a move likely to appeal to women voters ahead of a general election.

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Karnataka BJP to meet in Bengaluru on January 8 to chalk out Lok Sabha poll strategy, says V. Sunil Kumar

The party intends to highlight corruption, especially in transfers, and the anti-Hindu policies of the Congress government in Karnataka. In addition, the BJP will publicise the development projects and welfare schemes and other achievements of the Union Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Number of CAG audits on Union govt. tabled in Parliament hits a low in 2023 | Data

The number of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit reports on the Union government tabled in Parliament has significantly decreased, dropping from an average of 40 reports annually between 2014 and 2018 to an average of 22 reports each year from 2019 to 2023. In 2023, only 18 audit reports…

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Karnataka government to begin crediting ₹2,000 as partial drought relief to bank accounts of farmers from next week

The total loss due to crop damage in Karnataka because of drought has been estimated to be ₹35,162.05 crore. The State Government has sought ₹18,171.44 crore from the Union Government from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to provide relief to farmers.

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Do not punish us for our social advancements, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan tells Centre

kerala chief minister pinarayi Vijayan urges Union government not to punish Kerala for its social advancements, citing Centre's bias. He also calls for more precautionary measures to prevent crowd tragedies and urges people to follow safety guidelines. He also mentions the Health department is monitoring the situation in the wake…

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Minister takes Ballari officials to task for incompetency in quickly attending to public grievances

Revenue Min. Byregowda takes govt. servants to task for incompetency in quickly attending to public grievances. He directs officers to go back to villages to furnish complete info. to ensure farmers get better compensation. He also directs district admin. to make arrangements for drinking water in summer. He wants all…

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Why are India’s Information Commission posts vacant? | Explained

The Supreme Court recently cautioned that the RTI Act would be reduced to a dead letter if Information Commissions are not staffed, as pendency of cases continues to rise. We take a look at pendencies and why they persist.

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Agitation against Centre’s decision to privatise Visakhapatnam Steel Plant to complete 1,000 days on November 8

Agitation against Centre’s decision to privatise Visakhapatnam Steel Plant to complete 1,000 days on November 8. The resilient employees and trade unions, under the banner of Visakha Ukku Parirakshana Porata Committee, have been able to successfully stall the process from going further. The major issue plaguing the VSP is that…

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Is State government alone funding housing programme, asks BJP

BJP questions State govt's claim of constructing 21.76 lakh houses for poor. Union Govt sanctioned 21.50 lakh houses under PMAY-Urban with total investment of ₹92,000 crore. Union Govt released ₹22,000 crore & ₹8,000 crore under PMAY-Rural. 4 lakh houses completed when CM assumed office. YSRCP claims 80% of houses completed…

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Bombay HC takes dig at Centre’s ‘ease of doing business’, says it is mindful of pendency of cases

Bombay HC shocked to find Union Govt. litigant in case pending for 7 yrs. Govt. cited ease of doing biz, but often seeks adjournments. Court expressed displeasure over repeated adjournment requests, but adjourned plea out of courtesy to ASG.

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INDIA parties speak up for arrested AAP MP Sanjay Singh; Congress gives qualified support

INDIA parties express solidarity with AAP's Sanjay Singh, arrested by ED in money laundering probe. Congress miffed with AAP for arrest of Punjab MLA. DMK, RJD, JD(U), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) criticize Union govt. for "vindictive politics" & "assault on democracy". INDIA bloc links arrest to 2024 election & calls…

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SC to hear plea challenging legality of Bihar caste-based survey on October 6

SC to hear petitions challenging legality of Bihar caste-based survey. Union Govt. maintains only Centre can conduct census. Affidavit states Centre committed to upliftment of SCs/STs/SEBCs/OBCs. SC refused to stay uploading of data. Survey revealed OBCs/EBCs constitute 63% of population. Bihar Govt. argued survey was social survey. Patna HC upheld…

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Trinamool protest a ploy to distract attention from its scams: Union Minister

Union Minister Thakur accuses Trinamool of distracting attention from its scams by protesting in Delhi. Alleges Trinamool allotted PMAY houses to those with multi-storey homes. Claims Modi govt gave 4x more funds to West Bengal than UPA. Trinamool MPs to meet Minister Jyoti to discuss funds.

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Govt. extends tenure of CBDT Chairman Nitin Gupta by nine months

The Union Government gave a nine-month extension in service “on contract basis” to CBDT Chairperson Nitin Gupta

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Keen to consolidate its support base, KC(M) to organise massive convention of settler farmers

The regional party is organising a popular convention at Mundakkayam on Thursday to highlight the issues faced by the community. Plans are also afoot to submit a massive petition to the Union government

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Akhilesh, Mayawati say BJP is fishing for women’s vote, using reservation as bait

Mayawati & Akhilesh Yadav attack Union Govt. for linking women's reservation Bill to census & delimitation. Demand quota be implemented "immediately" without census & delimitation. Yadav accuses BJP of making a mockery of serious issue & Mayawati demands 50% reservation for women.

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Meitei group meets Rajnath, demands withdrawal of Assam Rifles from Manipur

The Defence Minister was also requested for the destruction of poppies with aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Mr. Rajnath gave assurance that it will be done if State government approaches the Union Government

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