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DMK Protests Across Tamil Nadu Against "Discriminatory" Union Budget

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday July 27, 2024

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu held protests across the state today alleging that the Union Budget was "discriminatory" against states that "boycotted" the BJP.

"Why Retain Caste Names In Schools," High Court Asks Tamil Nadu Government

Friday July 26, 2024, Chennai

The Madras High Court on Friday came out strongly against the continued use of caste-based terms in the names of government schools, saying the practice may end up causing stigma to the students.

''Was Pablo Escobar His friend'': Jagan Reddy's Dig At Chandrababu Naidu

Press Trust of India | Friday July 26, 2024, Amaravati

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy whom Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu compared to Pablo Escobar, threw the ball back into the TDP chief's court on Friday when he asked mockingly if Mr Naidu had been a friend of the late Colombian drug lord.

This District In Karnataka Will Be Renamed Bengaluru South

Reported by Nehal Kidwai | Friday July 26, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka government has decided to rename Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Tamil Nadu Lawyer Goes To Court For Protection To Run "Consensual" Brothel

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday July 26, 2024, Chennai

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has dismissed a request for protection to run a brothel for "consensual sexual activity", and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the petitioner.

Chandrababu Naidu Compares Jagan Mohan Reddy To Drug Lord Pablo Escobar

NDTV News Desk | Thursday July 25, 2024, Hyderabad

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched a huge attack on his predecessor YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in the state assembly today, comparing him to Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Jagan Reddy, C Naidu's Parties Fight Over Viral Video Of Thrashed Students

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Thursday July 25, 2024, Hyderabad

Six persons have been identified, and one arrested, after shocking videos - showing students being assaulted at Andhra Pradesh's Sri Subbaraya and Narayana College - went viral online.

DMK To Hold Budget Protests, Day After MK Stalin's "Isolated" Message To PM

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday July 25, 2024, Chennai

Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK will hold statewide protests on Saturday against the 2024 Union Budget, which it has alleged discriminates against states not governed by the BJP or its allies.

"You Will Be Isolated If...": Amid Budget Row, MK Stalin's Message To PM

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday July 24, 2024, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday offered a dire warning to Prime Minister Narendra Modi - that he will be "isolated" if he continues to target rivals rather than focus on governance.

Army Uses Ground Penetration Radar In Rescue Ops After Karnataka Landslides

Reported by Rajeev Ranjan, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Tuesday July 23, 2024, Uttar Kannada

Multiple army teams, equipped with a Ferrex Locator 150 - a specialised ground penetration radar - are engaged in rescue operations after a deadly landslide hit Karnataka's Uttar Kannada district last week killing at least seven individuals.

Kerala Woman, Who Fell Unconscious After Being Given Wrong Injection, Dies

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 21, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

A 28-year-old woman, who had fallen unconscious after allegedly being administered a wrong injection by a doctor at a state-run hospital five days ago, died here on Sunday, family sources said.

Kerala Health Minister Convenes High-Level Meet Over Suspected Nipah Virus

Asian News International | Saturday July 20, 2024, Mallapuram, Kerala

Kerala Health Minister Veena George convened a high-level meeting today in Kerala's Malappuram district after reports of a suspected case of the 'Nipah' virus in the state.

Karnataka Plans 2% Cess On Movie Tickets, OTT Subscriptions For Welfare Fund

Reported by Pratibha Raman | Saturday July 20, 2024

The Karnataka government is considering a cess on movie tickets and OTT subscription fees to support cinema and cultural artists.

Explained: The Karnataka Quota Bill And Criticism Surrounding It

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday July 19, 2024

The bill is now on hold following severe backlash by industry stakeholders.

On Camera, Jagan Reddy's Party Member Hacked To Death On Busy Andhra Road

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday July 18, 2024, Hyderabad

A member of ex-Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress Party's youth wing was hacked to death in the middle of the road in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district Wednesday night, police said.