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Patna: In a key move ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced 35% reservation for women who are permanent residents of the state in all categories and levels of government jobs. The decision was approved during a Cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister in Patna. "There will be 35% reservation exclusively for women candidates who are original residents of Bihar in direct recruitment to all categories and types of posts in state govern ...Read More >
Lucknow: What began as a festive tribute to India's favourite summer fruit ended in utter chaos at the Lucknow Aam Mahotsav, where the final day of the event witnessed scenes of confusion as visitors stormed display areas to grab mangoes meant solely for exhibition. The three-day mango festival, held from July 4 to 6, was organised to celebrate the region's diverse mango varieties and was attended by dignitaries including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath. The event featured separate sect ...Read More >
Shivamogga: A 45-year-old woman was beaten to death in the name of exorcism in Hosa Jambraghatta village of Shivamogga district. The accused woman, identified as Asha, has been arrested by Holehonnu police. The deceased has been identified as Geetamma. According to the complaint, Asha visited Geetamma's house around 9:30 PM on Sunday and told her son Sanjay that his mother was possessed and needed an exorcism. Trusting Asha's claims, Sanjay reportedly allowed her to carry out the ritual. Asha ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 7 (PTI): The Karnataka government on Monday decided to treat sudden deaths as "notifiable disease" and conduct postmortem in such cases. State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said there will be more screening of people above the age of 15 years in the state. The minister's remarks came in the wake of a spate of heart attacks in the state, especially in Hassan district. He also sought to clarify that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement linking Covid vaccine with the spate o ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Sunday launched a sharp counter to Minister Priyank Kharge's recent remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), asserting that if India is stable today, the credit goes to the RSS, not the Congress. Speaking at the BJP state office in Bengaluru, Narayanaswamy responded strongly to Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge's challenge asking BJP leaders to name ten good works done by the ...Read More >
Ramanagara (PTI): Rambapuri seer Rajadeshikendra Shivacharya has opined that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar deserved a more prominent role after the Congress party's resounding victory in the 2023 Assembly elections in Karnataka. Shivakumar, who is also Congress state president, maintained a measured stance, saying he respected the wishes of party workers and seers, but would abide by the decision of the Congress high command. There has been speculation within political circles, especial ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Chief Minister's Office has issued a confirmation that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is a member of the Advisory Council for OBC Department, formed by the All India Congress Committee (AICC). The 50-member committee, formed to plan strategies for the development of OBC communities, will include former chief ministers, former and sitting MPs and legislators belonging to the Congress and will be headed by Dr. Anil Jaihind, Chairperson of the AICC OBC Department. The Council will hol ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has said that they were planning to clear the state capital of all its black spots on a permanent basis. According to a report by Deccan Herald, the senior officer on Saturday stressed that the work required action at zonal-level. He said that officers were not only monitoring but also penalizing people dumping waste by the road. Rao pointed at the need for a sustainable waste management system including prov ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Sanju Samson has emerged as the costliest player in the second season of the Kerala Premier League (KPL) after being snapped up by the Kochi Blue Tigers for a record-breaking ₹26.80 lakh. According to the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA), the KPL 2025 auction concluded on Saturday with an intense bidding war involving Kochi Blue Tigers, Trivandrum Royals, and Thrissur Titans, all vying for the Rajasthan Royals captain. Ultimately, Kochi secured Samson's signature. Wicketkee ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) recent directive mandating large sections of voters in Bihar to furnish proof of citizenship in order to remain on the electoral rolls. Filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, the petition seeks to quash the ECI's June 24 order initiating a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming Assem ...Read More >
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, has announced that Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) national president Professor K.M. Kader Mohideen will be conferred with the prestigious Thagaisal Thamizhar (Distinguished Tamilian) Award for the year 2025. The award, which includes a cash prize of ₹10 lakh and a citation, will be presented to Mohideen during the state's Independence Day celebrations on August 15. An official release from the government stated that the ...Read More >
New Delhi: A video circulating on social media claiming that India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar admitted to the loss of three Rafale fighter jets during a recent conflict with Pakistan has been found to be digitally altered using artificial intelligence tools. The video, shared widely on social media platforms including X, shows Dr. Jaishankar allegedly stating that India lost three Rafales after Pakistan retaliated during the military standoff that followed India's strike on te ...Read More >
Patna: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), led by Asaduddin Owaisi, has expressed its willingness to join the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The current opposition alliance includes the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and Left parties. AIMIM's Bihar state president and its lone MLA, Akhtarul Iman, has written a formal letter to RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, requesting the inclusion of AIMIM in the alliance. Dated July 2 ...Read More >
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