In a legal debate, the Karnataka government has invoked a Supreme Court ruling under Article 162 of the Constitution to defend its recently implemented menstrual leave policy in the Bangalore High Court. The policy, introduced on November 20, grants one day of leave per month for women aged between 18 and 52 years. Additional Advocate […]
In a recent move aimed at preserving the natural habitat of several rivers, the Congress-led-Karnataka government has decided to halt all sand mining operations and the removal of sandbars in four major waterways. The Department of Mines and Geology, in its response to a notice from the National Green Tribunal’s Chennai Bench regarding complaints of […]
Hyderabad: In a significant move to bolster the Backward Classes (BC) representation, All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized on Friday that upcoming local body elections in Telangana should be conducted only after ensuring 42% reservation for BCs, as promised by the party. Addressing a meeting with chief minister A Revanth Reddy, deputy […]
The northern districts of Karnataka are grappling with an acute drinking water shortage, a situation that has put immense pressure on local populations and administrations alike. Notably, areas such as Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, and Raichur have been significantly affected. The state’s leadership has been prompted into action, highlighting the severity of this escalating […]
