'Rs 43 lakh for Speaker's chair, Rs 67 lakh for portraits': RTI activist slams K'taka govt for wasting public tax money

IANS | December 2, 2025 10:11 PM

Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 2 (IANS) Right to Information (RTI) activist Bhimappa Gadad alleged on Tuesday that the Karnataka government has spent about nearly Rs 43 lakh on a single chair for the Legislative Assembly Speaker in the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, and an additional Rs 67 lakh on installing portraits of national leaders inside the building.

Rajasthan reduced to ‘Union Territory’: LoP Jully on CM Sharma’s 24 visits to Delhi

IANS | December 2, 2025 9:30 PM

Jaipur, Dec 2 (IANS) Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition, Tika Ram Jully, has strongly criticised Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s frequent visits to Delhi and expressed concern over what he described as the weakening administrative autonomy of the state.

Double-engine govt pushes job delivery; Bhagalpur teachers get appointment letters

IANS | December 2, 2025 8:43 PM

Bhagalpur, Dec 2 (IANS) A wave of joy swept across Bhagalpur in Bihar as 34 newly selected teachers received their long-awaited appointment letters under BPSC TRE-2. The hall was filled with excitement and emotion when appointment letters were distributed.

LS Speaker, Georgian parliamentary delegation discuss institutional cooperation, capacity building

IANS | December 2, 2025 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met visiting Georgian parliamentary delegation led by Chairman Shalva Papuashvili in New Delhi on Tuesday as the two sides discussed institutional cooperation, capacity building through PRIDE, reform experiences, and committee practices aimed to enhance legislative effectiveness in both nations.

Imran Khan's health 'fine' but facing mental torture, says sister Uzma after meeting former PM

IANS | December 2, 2025 7:23 PM

Islamabad, Dec 2 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister Uzma Khanum said on Tuesday that her brother's health is "fine" though he continues to face mental torture.

Yogi govt sanctions modernisation of 14 district hospitals under 'Viksit UP-2047' vision

IANS | December 2, 2025 7:06 PM

Lucknow, Dec 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh government took a significant step towards strengthening the healthcare system on Tuesday, sanctioning an amount of Rs 9.80 crore for the installation of modern medical equipment in 14 government hospitals across the state.

Govt steers Bills amid Oppn bid to disrupt Parliament proceedings

IANS | December 2, 2025 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The ongoing Winter Session of Parliament witnessed yet another series of disruptions on the second consecutive day as both Houses were finally adjourned amidst persistent uproar by the Opposition benches.

SIMI, PFI among 23 groups declared unlawful associations in 5 years: Centre

IANS | December 2, 2025 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) In the last five years, the government has declared 23 organisations, including SIMI and PFI, as Unlawful Associations, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai told Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Gujarat govt's MKKN scheme proves boon for women students aspiring medical careers

IANS | December 2, 2025 6:22 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 2 (IANS) The Gujarat government's 'Mukyamantri Kanya Kelavani Nidhi Yojana' (MKKN) has turned out to be a boon for a large number of girl students, helping them to pursue their dream of becoming medical professionals and contribute to the state's healthcare by graduating as trained doctors.

New name for public mission: PMO to be called ‘Seva Teerth’

IANS | December 2, 2025 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) In a heartwarming and inspiring move, the Prime Minister’s Office complex will soon be officially known as “Seva Teerth” – a sacred place of service that perfectly embodies the citizen-first philosophy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Politics

'Rs 43 lakh for Speaker's chair, Rs 67 lakh for portraits': RTI activist slams K'taka govt for wasting public tax money

Rajasthan reduced to ‘Union Territory’: LoP Jully on CM Sharma’s 24 visits to Delhi

Double-engine govt pushes job delivery; Bhagalpur teachers get appointment letters

LS Speaker, Georgian parliamentary delegation discuss institutional cooperation, capacity building

Imran Khan's health 'fine' but facing mental torture, says sister Uzma after meeting former PM

Yogi govt sanctions modernisation of 14 district hospitals under 'Viksit UP-2047' vision

Govt steers Bills amid Oppn bid to disrupt Parliament proceedings

SIMI, PFI among 23 groups declared unlawful associations in 5 years: Centre

Gujarat govt's MKKN scheme proves boon for women students aspiring medical careers

New name for public mission: PMO to be called ‘Seva Teerth’

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