Bengaluru, Aug 4 (IANS) The Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das Commission, established by the Karnataka government to study and recommend measures for internal reservation within the Scheduled Caste (SC) quota, submitted its 1,766-page report to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Monday.
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav's claim that his name was omitted from Bihar’s draft electoral roll has sparked a political uproar. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has firmly rejected the allegation, calling it “factually incorrect,” while leaders from the BJP, JD(U), and Shiv Sena have criticised Yadav for “misleading the public” and blamed him for errors in the verification process.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 4 (IANS) A Dalit activist has lodged a complaint with the police and Kerala SC/ST Commission against veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan over his controversial remarks on government grants for women and Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) filmmakers.
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The net direct tax collection saw strong growth in FY25 at Rs 22,26,375 crore, a 13.48 per cent year-on-year growth, as there has been an overall increase in collections after reduction of the corporate tax rates with effect from Assessment year (AY) 2020-21, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Hyderabad, Aug 4 (IANS) The P.C. Ghose Commission has held then Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) directly and vicariously accountable for irregularities in planning, execution, completion, operation and maintenance of the crucial Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project in Telangana.
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad’s controversial remarks against Sanatan Dharma have triggered a political storm, with leaders from BJP and JD-U sharply criticising his statement, describing it as an indicative of distorted mentality. They also accused him of stoking religious division for political mileage.
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) R. Sudha, Member of Parliament from Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu, has submitted a formal complaint to the Union Home Minister following a chain-snatching incident in which she suffered injuries during a morning walk in Delhi’s diplomatic enclave.
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) As the Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remarks disparaging the Indian Army, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also criticised the Congress MP, calling his statements an "irresponsible claim".
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his alleged remarks insulting the Indian Army.
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned until Tuesday as a mark of respect to veteran tribal leader and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha patriarch Shibu Soren, who passed away earlier in the day after a prolonged illness.
