In a significant judicial move, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside an adjudication order that imposed 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on public road works. The court’s decision mandates a fresh assessment based on certificates issued by the Executive Officer of the Industrial Area Local Authority (IALA). The petitioner in question, RK […]
Bengaluru, Karnataka – A senior Congress leader, BK Hariprasad, raised concerns about the credibility of a recent survey on voter trust in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Karnataka. The survey, claimed by Hariprasad to be commissioned by government-linked agencies, was alleged to lack transparency, independence, and statistical rigour. Hariprasad’s allegations were made in response to […]
In a significant move aimed at providing financial security to government employees and teachers in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced the launch of the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS). The announcement was made during the current Assembly election year. The new scheme, which is designed to offer benefits similar to those […]
In a move aimed at enhancing eye health services across Telangana, Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha announced on Friday the establishment of permanent ‘Eye Care Clinics’ in various parts of the state. The minister made this declaration during Question Hour in the Legislative Council. The new clinics will be modeled after Day Care Cancer Centers, […]
In a move aimed at enhancing eye health services across Telangana, Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha announced on Friday the establishment of permanent ‘Eye Care Clinics’ in various parts of the state. The minister made this declaration during Question Hour in the Legislative Council. The new clinics will be modeled after Day Care Cancer Centers, […]
In a significant step towards bolstering its maritime and industrial sector, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has given the green light for the development of a greenfield port and a National Mega Shipbuilding Cluster at Dugarajapatnam in the Tirupati district. The decision was formalized through an order issued by the state authorities on Friday. The […]
BENGALURU – In a potential shift in rural employment policies, the Karnataka government is contemplating rejecting the Centre’s recently introduced Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen), or G-RAM-G. This decision comes as a response to concerns that the new initiative centralizes all projects, potentially undermining the federal structure of the nation. Law […]
In a significant move towards enhancing road safety and infrastructure development, the Telangana assembly has passed the Motor Vehicles Taxation (amendment) Bill on Friday. The bill aims to impose a road safety tax on new vehicles across the state, as announced by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar in the House. The proposed tax rates vary for […]
In the aftermath of a violent incident that occurred in Ballari district on Thursday, resulting in the death of a Congress worker, the Karnataka government has suspended Superintendent of Police (SP) Pavan Nejjur. The decision follows a recommendation by the Ballari Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), who alleged that Nejjur did not act […]
In a significant development, the Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution on Friday calling for the preservation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in its entirety. The Congress-led state government voiced concerns over the recently enacted Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission — Gramin (VB–G RAM G) […]