‘Are we supposed to reduce them?’ Karnataka CM targets Centre over rising fuel prices
Bengaluru, May 21 (IANS) Hinting that the state government would not roll back taxes on petrol and diesel, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday questioned the media's focus on the state's taxation policy while the Centre increases the fuel prices sharply."They (the Centre) will hike the prices of fuel, and are we supposed to reduce…
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AIIMS doctors advise precautions as Delhi heatwave triggering rise in dehydration, heat stroke cases
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have urged people to take preventive measures against heat-related illnesses as soaring temperatures continue to impact several parts of the…
Uniforms in UP colleges will curb students’ freedom: Lucknow University students
Lucknow, May 21 (IANS) Students studying in universities and colleges across Uttar Pradesh may soon have to attend classes in uniforms after Governor Anandiben Patel directed all higher educational institutions in the state to introduce…
Delhi HC disposes of PIL seeking cow dung logs as alternative to firewood in cremation grounds
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has disposed of a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to promote the use of Gaukasth (cow dung logs) as the primary fuel in cremation grounds across the national capital in place…
Rishiraj Hazarika vows to develop Assam’s Ranganadi into one of top constituencies
Guwahati, May 21 (IANS) Newly elected MLA from Assam's Ranganadi Assembly constituency, Rishiraj Hazarika, on Thursday pledged to work towards transforming the region into one of the state's most developed constituencies over the next five…
Karnataka Cabinet yet to discuss SIR; action initiated in gold misuse by cops: Karnataka HM
Bengaluru, May 21 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Wednesday said there has been no mention of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Karnataka, though informal discussions may have taken place regarding its…
Sharvari flew to Punjab for research of ‘Main Vapas Aaunga’ but ended up doing ‘touristy things’…
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sharvari, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Main Vapas Aaunga’, has shared she went to Punjab with her mother to get acclimatized with the land and the culture. However, both of…
Randeep Hooda receives Krishna Idol as gift from Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda recently met the Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and even received an extremely special gift from him - an idol of Lord Krishna.Sharing glimpses of his meeting with the CM on his…
Employment in India’s unincorporated sector surges past 15 crore: Govt
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Number of establishments and overall employment in India’s unincorporated non‑agricultural sector recorded strong growth in the Q1 CY26, with jobs in the sector touching 15.17 crore, up 15.51 per cent year‑on‑year,…
IDFC First Bank scam: CBI files cheating, forgery charges against 15 accused
Panchkula, May 21 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday filed a charge sheet in a Special Court against 15 accused, including three public servants and six bank officials of IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank,…