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Srinagar, Apr 05: Jammu and Kashmir's finances in 2024-25 show an increase in liabilities, a higher share of revenue expenditure, and delays in financial reporting, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India's Report on Union Territory Finances for 2024-25. Total expenditure during the year was Rs 82,547.28 crore, of which 85.37 per cent was revenue expenditure, including salaries, pensions, interest payments and subsidies. The report states that committed expenditure and s ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, accusing it of engaging in "corruption and misgovernance for centuries", and asserted that Assam stands with the BJP. "If any party has been associated with corruption and misgovernance for centuries, that party is Congress. What did Congress do during its long tenure?... They betrayed Assam, governance deteriorated due to corr ...Read More >
A day after Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy alleged that Kerala was plagued by corruption and malgovernance, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan hits back at him, listing the state's achievements in human development indicators and comparing them with Telangana. On Thursday, Reddy, after unveiling the manifesto of the Congress-led UDF, had commented that Vijayan's "expiry date was over" and that the "dark era" under his administration in Kerala was ending. In a Facebook post on Fri ...Read More >
Biswanath, Assam: Leader of Opposition Shri Rahul Gandhi addressed a large public gathering in Biswanath today, launching a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma while highlighting Congress's vision of unity and welfare ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections. Accompanied by senior Congress leaders including Gaurav Gogoi and alliance candidates, Gandhi greeted the crowd and praised Assam's rich heritage. He described the state as the land of Srimanta Sankardev, Gopinath Bordo ...Read More >
Sambalpur: Two persons were arrested for allegedly siphoning off nearly Rs 3.67 crore of govt funds after a major financial scam was unearthed in the excise department of Sambalpur district, said SP (Sambalpur) Mukesh Bhamu on Friday.The accused have been identified as Sandeep Kumar Pattnaik, a suspended junior assistant posted in the Sambalpur excise office, and Sarat Chandra Behera, a retired assistant sub-inspector (ASI). Police said another accused, Achyut Dehuri, also a retired ASI, is unde ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): On the occasion of Easter, Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, a DMK candidate of the Secular Progressive Alliance from Thiruverumbur constituency, greeted devotees at St. Philomena's Church in Kattur today. The minister interacted with the congregation during the special Easter service commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the public. Also Read | 'To My Colleagues in AAP, Pict ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, R ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): On the occasion of Easter, Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, a DMK candidate of the Secular Progressive Alliance from Thiruverumbur constituency, greeted devotees at St. Philomena's Church in Kattur today. The minister interacted with the congregation during the special Easter service commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the public. Following the celebrations, Anbil Mahesh P ...Read More >
HYDERABAD Deputy Floor Leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in the Assembly T. Harish Rao has accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of betraying tribal communities, failing farmers, misleading people on job creation and neglecting the welfare of SCs and STs. Speaking to newspersons at Kodangal on Friday Mr. Harish Rao said it was ironic that Mr. Revanth Reddy was travelling to other States like Kerala and speaking about good governance and welfare while ST communities continue to face ...Read More >
Eradicating absolute poverty, ₹3,000 monthly social welfare pensions, jobs for every student in Kerala, and helping homeless people were among the promises made by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in its manifesto unveiled by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Kozhikode on Thursday. The LDF is making a bid for a third consecutive stint at power. Its manifesto promised to continue the development initiatives undertaken in various key sectors including health, education, infrastructure and agricu ...Read More >
Kochi: The manifestos of UDF and LDF, released exactly a week before polls, reveal some striking similarities, with both fronts harping on welfare and development.The manifestos contain a wide range of assurances -- welfare schemes, particularly in healthcare; employment; education and infrastructure. Both fronts have promised to increase welfare pensions to ₹3,000. Major infra proposals such as metro rail in both Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode find mention in both manifestos. High-speed rail, ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Democratic Teachers' Front (DTF), Punjab, and Democratic School Teachers' Association, Haryana, staged a protest against the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Saturday.The protest was organised following a call by the Teachers' Federation of India against the Supreme Court's verdict dated Sept 1, 2025, which mandates retrospective implementation of TET. A large number of teachers from across the country gathered at the venue to register their opposition. ...Read More >
Kurnool: The financial position of Andhra Pradesh is under severe stress, with a major share of revenue being spent on salaries and pensions, finance minister Payyavula Keshav said on Saturday. Addressing officials at a budget outreach programme in Nandyal, he said nearly 99 per cent of the state's revenue was being utilised for salaries and pensions. The expenditure stood at about 88 per cent till February but rose to 99 per cent after March figures were included. He noted that expenditure ha ...Read More >
Kochi (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging that he is "afraid" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protect his children. Addressing an election rally in Fort Kochi, Rahul claimed that the CM was "compromised" by corruption and made an apparent reference to the Exalogic case allegedly involving his daughter, without naming anyone. The case involves allegations of illegal financial transactions between Cochi ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday termed the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 as "draconian", and alleged it targeted minorities, especially Christian service organisations and demanded that it be dropped. Addressing a rally in Nagercoil for the April 23 Assembly polls, Stalin, recalling that his government had increased the fishing ban period special relief assistance to Rs 8,000 from Rs 5,000, said, "Hereafter, the assistance will be Rs 12,00 ...Read More >
Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu), Apr 4 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday termed the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 as "draconian", and alleged it targeted minorities, especially Christian service organisations and demanded that it be dropped. Addressing a rally here for the April 23 Assembly polls, Stalin, recalling that his government had increased the fishing ban period special relief assistance to Rs 8,000 from Rs 5,000 said, "hereafter the assistance will be Rs 12,00 ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Welcoming the state govt's decision to release long-pending dues to employees and pensioners, Onteru Srinivasulu Reddy, state honorary president of the teachers' associations coordination forum, said the move would provide much-needed financial relief. Speaking to media here on Friday, Srinivasulu Reddy appreciated the decision taken by the chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu to release Rs 7,059 crore towards pending payments. He described the step as "commendable," noting that it add ...Read More >
Kasaragod: Congress leader V D Satheesan on Saturday accused the BJP of being "wolves in sheepskin" who go with cakes to Bishops' homes and churches on Christmas, but come out with legislations like FCRA amendment bill that affect the Christian community. Satheesan, Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, claimed that the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act provide that the central government can decline to renew licences, for any reason, of entities receiving f ...Read More >
Kerala is heading towards election to its Legislative Assembly, with the polls scheduled for April 9, 2026, and the results will be counted on May 4, 2026. The State has a total of 140 constituencies. Kerala, currently governed by the Left Democratic Front (LDF), is poised for a tight contest against the United Democratic Front (UDF), while the National Democratic Alliance aims to strengthen its hold in the State. What happened in 2021 Kerala Assembly elections: a recap This election will see ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) spokesperson Ravula Sridhar on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing it of failing to deliver on its election promises over the past 2.5 years, while simultaneously campaigning for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI, Sridhar alleged that the government has betrayed all sections of society by failing to implement its signature "six guarantees" and over 400 ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) spokesperson Ravula Sridhar on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing it of failing to deliver on its election promises over the past 2.5 years, while simultaneously campaigning for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI, Sridhar alleged that the government has betrayed all sections of society by failing to implement its signature "six guarantees" and over 400 ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram : For 81-year-old Krishnamma, the high-stakes April 9 Kerala Assembly elections boils down to a single, urgent question. When party workers arrived at the doorstep of her modest, tile-roofed home in the hill hamlet of Vithura to seek a vote, she didn't want to hear about manifestos or political rivalries. Instead, she looked at them and asked, "When will I get my next pension payment?" For thousands like her, the election is not just about politics, it is about survival, digni ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: For 81-year-old Krishnamma, the high-stakes April 9 Kerala Assembly elections boils down to a single, urgent question. When party workers arrived at the doorstep of her modest, tile-roofed home in the hill hamlet of Vithura to seek a vote, she didn't want to hear about manifestos or political rivalries. Instead, she looked at them and asked, "When will I get my next pension payment?" For thousands like her, the election is not just about politics, it is about survival, digni ...Read More >
The Punjab government has decided to constitute a high-level implementation committee headed by the chief secretary to decide the framework of the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana and to take all necessary decisions for its smooth implementation. The scheme will provide ₹1,000 financial assistance to all eligible women above 18 years of age and ₹1,500 to women from Scheduled Castes. The committee will comprise the principal secretary to chief minister or his representative, along with ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Punjab government has issued a notification for the implementation of the 'Mukhya Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana', under which eligible women will receive monthly financial assistance ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500. According to the eligibility criteria, there will be no restriction on the number of eligible women in a family who may avail the scheme. The existing social security pensioners shall also be entitled to avail the full financial benefits under the scheme in add ...Read More >
SAMBALPUR: Two persons including a 65-year-old retired assistant sub-inspector (ASI) have been arrested for embezzling government funds to the tune of Rs 3.67 crore from the Excise department, police said on Friday. The accused are Sandeep Kumar Pattnaik (38), a suspended junior assistant, and Sarat Chandra Behera, a retired ASI of the Excise department. Another accused Achyuta Dehury, also a retired ASI, is absconding. Briefing mediapersons here, Sambalpur SP Mukesh Bhamoo said the accused du ...Read More >
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday flayed Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, accusing him of indulging in "cheap theatrics" on the sensitive issue of sacrilege. He questioned why the Congress government never caught the sacrilege perpetrators during its 2017-2022 regime in the state. Sukhbir's comments came after Warring raised the sacrilege issue in Parliament. Addressing a rally at Baba Bakala as part of the party's "Punjab Bachao" campaign al ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], April 4 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) election is not merely an election but a day to create history, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win every seat with a huge margin, the party receiving massive support from the Janajati people. Saha said this while addressing an election rally in the Kathalia-Mirza-Rajapur constituency. He said that under these circumstances, the ...Read More >
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