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School Textbooks Revision to Be Done This Year Itself: Karnataka Minister

School Textbooks Revision to Be Done This Year Itself: Karnataka Minister

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 08, 2023, Bengaluru

Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Thursday said revision of school textbooks will be done this year itself in the interest of the students.

Andhra Pradesh Approves Pension Scheme, Regularisation Of 10,000 Contract Staff

Andhra Pradesh Approves Pension Scheme, Regularisation Of 10,000 Contract Staff

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 07, 2023, Amaravati

Approving Guaranteed Pension Scheme (GPS) to employees, 6,840 new government jobs and regularisation of nearly 10,000 contract employees are some of the key decisions taken by the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet

Temple In Tamil Nadu Sealed After Dispute Over Entry Of Schedule Castes

Temple In Tamil Nadu Sealed After Dispute Over Entry Of Schedule Castes

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 07, 2023, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu

Revenue officials in Tamil Nadu sealed the Sri Dharmaraja Draupadi Amman temple at Melpathi village in Villupuram district today following a dispute over the entry of Scheduled Caste members into the temple.

"Any BJP Rule Can Go...": Karnataka Minister Over Cow Slaughter, Hijab Ban

"Any BJP Rule Can Go...": Karnataka Minister Over Cow Slaughter, Hijab Ban

Reported by Veeraraghav TM | Tuesday June 06, 2023, New Delhi

The previous Basavaraj Bommai government's anti-cow slaughter bill in Karnataka is an impediment to the state's progress and entails massive financial burdens, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge told NDTV on Tuesday.

Following Poor Karnataka Performance, JD(S) Plans Big Restructure Of Party

Following Poor Karnataka Performance, JD(S) Plans Big Restructure Of Party

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 06, 2023, Bengaluru

The former chief minister said that JD(S) National President and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has advised that a high-level committee be constituted with representation from all communities for strengthening the party.

Centre Agrees To Sanction Rs 12,911 Crore For Polavaram Project: Andhra Pradesh

Centre Agrees To Sanction Rs 12,911 Crore For Polavaram Project: Andhra Pradesh

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 06, 2023, Polavaram, Andhra Pradesh

The Central government has agreed to sanction Rs 12,911 crore to Andhra Pradesh for completing the first phase of Polavaram Project, an official statement from the state government today said.

Special Squad To Be Set Up To Check Moral Policing: Karnataka Minister

Special Squad To Be Set Up To Check Moral Policing: Karnataka Minister

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 06, 2023, Bengaluru

A special squad will be set up in Karnataka to check moral policing, especially in Mangaluru, the district headquarters of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Tuesday.

On Karnataka Minister's Cow Slaughter Remark, Siddaramaiah's Response

On Karnataka Minister's Cow Slaughter Remark, Siddaramaiah's Response

Reported by Sreeja M S, Edited by Aditi Gautam | Tuesday June 06, 2023, Bengaluru/New Delhi

Amid protests against a Karnataka minister's statement seeking review of the stringent anti-cow slaughter law, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the matter will be discussed in the cabinet meeting.

"Nudity Shouldn't Be Tied To Sex": High Court Cancels Case Against Woman

"Nudity Shouldn't Be Tied To Sex": High Court Cancels Case Against Woman

Press Trust of India | Monday June 05, 2023, Kochi

The right of autonomy over one's body is often denied to the fairer sex and they are bullied, discriminated against, isolated and persecuted for making choices about their bodies and lives, the Kerala High Court said on Monday.

Girl's Selfless Act Draws Kerala Health Minister's Praise

Girl's Selfless Act Draws Kerala Health Minister's Praise

Press Trust of India | Sunday June 04, 2023, Malappuram/Thiruvananthapuram

A video of a class 10 student's selfless and caring act of taking over for a woman street singer so that she can rest has not only gone viral, but also earned the young girl, accolades from everyone who saw it including Kerala Health Minister.

Kannada Actor Nithin Gopi, 39, Dies Due To Cardiac Arrest

Kannada Actor Nithin Gopi, 39, Dies Due To Cardiac Arrest

Press Trust of India | Sunday June 04, 2023, Bengaluru

Film actor Nithin Gopi, who has acted in Kannada movies as well as TV soaps died here, family sources said on Saturday.

Chandrababu Naidu Meets Amit Shah, Sets Off Buzz About Alliance For Polls

Chandrababu Naidu Meets Amit Shah, Sets Off Buzz About Alliance For Polls

Edited by Akhil Kumar | Sunday June 04, 2023, New Delhi

TDP was a part of NDA in 2014 but quit the ruling alliance in March 2018 before the 2019 elections on the issue of special status to Andhra Pradesh. However, both parties came together after the recent municipal elections in Port Blair.

Amid Karnataka Leader Of Opposition Contest, B Bommai Meets BS Yediyurappa

Amid Karnataka Leader Of Opposition Contest, B Bommai Meets BS Yediyurappa

Asian News International | Friday June 02, 2023, Bengaluru (Karnataka)

The state BJP is yet to decide the Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka where Congress emerged victorious in the May 10 elections.

Key Details Of New Karnataka Government's 5 Schemes

Key Details Of New Karnataka Government's 5 Schemes

Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday June 02, 2023, New Delhi

The new Congress government in Karnataka has announced it will make good the promises it made before the recent state election. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's government today gave details of the five schemes it will start.

Telangana Has Rs 8 Lakh Crore Debt Under KCR: Union Minister

Telangana Has Rs 8 Lakh Crore Debt Under KCR: Union Minister

Press Trust of India | Friday June 02, 2023, Hyderabad

Union Minister for Tourism G Kishan Reddy on Friday slammed the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led BRS government for plunging Telangana into a debt trap on the back of alleged rampant corruption and suicides of farmers.