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Hyderabad (Telangan) [India], March 31 (ANI): BRS leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Tuesday criticised the proposed Hate Speech & Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026, stating that while it is the responsibility of an elected government to safeguard fundamental rights, the Bill appears to deviate from that objective. "It is the responsibility of any elected government in a democracy like ours to protect the fundamental rights, freedom of speech and basic rights of people. But in the name of protect ...Read More >
The chief minister emphasised the need for heightened vigilance and issued directions to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and strictly curb hoarding, black marketing, and overpricing of the commodities, an official said. Tamang said district administrations and law enforcement agencies have been tasked with maintaining constant oversight. A dedicated 24×7 helpline will be established, while control rooms at both state and district levels are being reinforced to ensure equitable distribution th ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 30: In a significant indicator of improving road safety, the Jammu & Kashmir government has reported a consistent decline in traffic accidents over the past three years, attributing the trend to intensified enforcement, technological interventions and widespread awareness campaigns. Replying to a question tabled by National Conference MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar, the Minister for Transport Satish Sharma stated that road accidents in the Union Territory have dropped from 6,120 in 2023 to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a meeting with the officers of the Urban Local Bodies Department on Monday and directed them to identify suitable locations for installing water harvesting systems across the state. He said that waterlogging issues arise at several places during the rainy season, and therefore, concrete arrangements should be made in advance to address the problem, a release said. During the meeting, he reviewed in detail the p ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major push to strengthen Delhi's water supply, sewer management, and Yamuna rejuvenation efforts, Water Minister Parvesh Verma on Monday unveiled the Summer Action Plan 2026-27 at the Delhi Jal Board headquarters. The occasion also marked the launch of key digital initiatives, including a Chatbot, Advanced CRM system, and the DJB 1916 Mobile App, aimed at bringing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation into water governance. Addressing ...Read More >
Jaipur, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani emphasised that legislative assemblies must not become arenas of noise and disruption, but should function as temples of serious, dignified, and constructive deliberation -- institutions that guide public welfare and strengthen democracy. He was addressing the inaugural session of a two-day conference of young legislators held at the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Bhopal. The event was also attende ...Read More >
State minister for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and senior citizens' welfare, Adluri Laxman Kumar, tabled the Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026 in the assembly. The bill is expected to come up for discussion and passage on Monday. According to Laxman Kumar, the Bill mandates a 15% deduction or ₹10,000, whichever is less, from the salary of employees found neglecting their parents, to be credited into the parents' accounts directly. Accordin ...Read More >
Sanuar (Punjab) [India], March 30 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday accelerated Punjab's development push on the ground by launching a series of major infrastructure and irrigation projects in Patiala's Sanaur constituency, announcing Rs 87 crore worth of road renovation works alongside Rs 27 crore canal lining projects that will bring irrigation water to 40,066 acres across 83 villages. According to a press release, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that while previous g ...Read More >
Tamilnadu / Hyderabad, March 30: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay has declared assets worth about Rs 520 crore in his election affidavit. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp This marks his first public asset declaration after entering politics. The affidavit has drawn national attention. Vijay recently launched his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and began his political journey. Therefore, his financial disclosures have become a major talking point. According to the affidavit, Vijay ho ...Read More >
Sanuar (Punjab) [India], March 30 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday accelerated Punjab's development push on the ground by launching a series of major infrastructure and irrigation projects in Patiala's Sanaur constituency, announcing Rs 87 crore worth of road renovation works alongside Rs 27 crore canal lining projects that will bring irrigation water to 40,066 acres across 83 villages. According to a press release, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that while previous g ...Read More >
HYDERABAD The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) termed the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill introduced in the Assembly as a draconian tool to curb free speech and to harass political opponents. In a statement, working president of the party K.T. Rama Rao said on Monday that the Bill was raising serious concerns over the constitutional, democratic and civil liberties rights and if it becomes law it would be a clear violation of the Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. Condem ...Read More >
Bhopal, Mar 30 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that only those with a spirit of service can succeed in politics, while "personal ambitions" adversely impact the democratic system. Yadav was addressing the inaugural session of the two-day conference of young MLAs from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan held in the state assembly here. Stressing the need for humility, dignity, and discipline in politics, he said, "Public representatives need to be sensitive ...Read More >
Mumbai: Former HDFC Bank part-time chairman and independent director Atanu Chakraborty has revealed that his resignation on March 18 was driven by ethical concerns, not personal conflicts. Speaking to CNBC-TV18 on March 30, he clarified that the decision was based on a difference in understanding of values and ethics. Concerns Over Governance and Systems Chakraborty raised serious questions about the bank's governance practices. He said independent directors are responsible not just for review ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Median compensation for professional chief executives in India rose 5 per cent year‑on‑year to about Rs 10.5 crore in FY26, marking the slowest pace of growth since the COVID‑19 pandemic period, a new report has said. The report from Deloitte India's said the muted rise was due to subdued equity‑market performance, which reduced the value of stock‑linked compensation -- a significant component of executive pay. The business advisory firm found that nearly o ...Read More >
Kabra, who spelt out the financial position of the department and the progress of projects being executed under the UT capex budget and centrally-sponsored schemes, said that as per the status of Har Ghar Jal certification of villages, 1,379 villages had been reported under the programme by February 21, 2026. "Of this target, 874 villages have been certified so far," he said. Kabra also stressed the need to minimise the gap between completed and operational schemes by ensuring the timely commis ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 11 (PTI) Congress Legislature party leader Vijay Waddetiwar on Wednesday alleged irregularities in the allotment of MIDC land in Ahilyanagar to private companies, claiming that around 4,000 acres were being transferred to corporate entities at undervalued rates. The transfer of these lands, which were originally under the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), was being done by bypassing proper procedures and causing concern among farmers, he claimed in the assembly. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) on Tuesday blocked five online streaming platforms following due procedure, according to government sources. The platforms identified include MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu, which allegedly hosted obscene content. The IT Act and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules, 2021), together, have put in place a stringent f ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Covasant Technologies on Tuesday said it has secured ISO/IEC 42001:2023 accredited certification, becoming one of a small number of organizations worldwide to hold the international standard for an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS).The company said the milestone places it alongside global technology leaders such as IBM, Microsoft, AWS and Snowflake in demonstrating independently verified AI governance practices.The ISO/IEC 42001 certification evaluates how AI risks are ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 23 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday called upon higher education institutions to "exit the Macaulay doctrine" and realign academic priorities with the vision of Viksit Bharat, asserting that the National Education Policy (NEP) represents a structural reset of India's learning ecosystem. Speaking at Yugantar'26, the annual management conclave of SRCC's Post Graduate Diploma in Global Business Operations (PGDGBO), Pradhan announced that the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The mother of a 23-year-old man who lost his life in a car crash in Delhi's Dwarka on February 3 has alleged that the 17-year-old accused was filming social media reels while speeding his SUV moments before the fatal collision. Sahil Dhaneshra was killed after a Scorpio, allegedly driven by the minor, rammed his motorcycle head-on near Lal Bahadur Shastri College around 12 p.m. The impact also led to a collision with a roadside parked cab, leaving its driver s ...Read More >
Guwahati: Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma on Friday refused to allow a discussion on the recent illegal coal mine blast that killed 33 people earlier this month, citing the sub judice provisions under Assembly rules. The move drew strong protests from the Opposition. The Speaker said the matter is pending in court and, therefore, cannot be taken up on the House floor. "I have received that this matter is sub judice and is pending in the court of law. Accordingly, I have taken this d ...Read More >
As India prepares to co-host the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17 to 19, it is a moment not only of policy significance but of civilisational resonance. Traditional medicine has always been a bridge between cultures, knowledge systems and societies. Today, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has transformed this inherited strength into a global instrument of goodwill, cooperation, and wellness diplomacy. The world in ...Read More >
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that large parts of the country have been freed from terrorism and, barring a few pockets, most of the northeast is now terrorism-free. Sinha maintained that local terror recruitment in J&K has sharply decreased and terrorists hiding in rugged terrain, mountains and dense forests will be eliminated soon. "Large parts of the country have been freed from terrorism. Except for a few pockets, most of the northeast has become free of terrorism. ...Read More >
Basohli Painting is our priceless artistic heritage, holding immense value for present and future generations. I commend IIM Jammu and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) for this unique initiative: Manoj Sinha SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that security forces will soon eliminate militants hiding in the mountainous and forested regions of the Union Territory. "The terrorists hiding in rugged terrains, mountains and dense forest ...Read More >
Indian companies are expected to roll out an average salary increase of about 9 per cent in 2026, even as they navigate a more challenging economic environment, according to Mercer India's 'Total Remuneration Survey 2026' released on Tuesday. The survey, which tracks remuneration trends across more than 8,000 roles and over 1,500 companies, shows that while the overall salary hike outlook remains steady, employers are increasingly reworking how pay is structured, with a sharper focus on short-t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Wednesday welcomed seven judges who were appointed to the Supreme Court in 2025 and said the collective work and wisdom of judges speaking in one voice will strengthen their commitment to constitutional principles. The CJI said when he speaks with these judges, he finds their in-depth knowledge of law, constitutional principles and commitment to the institution and the cause of the common man. "I normally think that the court i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Activists on Tuesday demanded that the VB-G RAM G Bill that seeks to replace MGNREGA with a new law on rural employment should be taken back, calling it an assault on the hard-earned right to work for the rural poor. At a press conference organised by the NREGA Sangharsh Morcha here, activists said the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 not just repeals the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNRE ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Increasing the foreign direct investment limit to 100 per cent in the insurance sector will help expand coverage, create jobs and make life cover policies more affordable and accessible, said experts. They were commenting on the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, which was passed by the Parliament on Wednesday. The bill seeks to raise FDI (foreign direct investment) limit in the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent. Terming th ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court questioned the city government on Wednesday over its failure to regulate the sale and transfer of used vehicles, while pointing out that in a recent bomb blast near the Red Fort, a second-hand car was used, making the issue more significant. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela asked the Delhi government to file a detailed response on the issue of regulating authorised dealers of registered vehicles. "A car changes four ...Read More >
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