In the spirit of flexibility and understanding the public mood, the government of Andhra Pradesh has relaxed certain restrictions during the Sankranti festival. This move aims to enhance community spirit, particularly in rural areas where the stricter rules under the YCP government were reportedly dampening the festive atmosphere. The loosened regulations have led to a […]
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the detention of Kannada actress Ranya Rao under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA) in connection with a gold smuggling case registered against her in March 2025 on Friday. The decision was delivered by Justices Anu Sivaraman and Vijaykumar A […]
BELAGAVI – Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has reassured the State Assembly that the government is committed to adhering to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, maintaining a limit of 3% of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for now. However, Mr. Gowda also cautioned that this limit could be exceeded if unexpected circumstances […]
In a significant political development in Hyderabad on September 6, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy accused the previous regime of scrapping the Village Revenue Officer (VRO) and Village Revenue Assistant (VRA) systems, which he considers corrupt. He also alleged a 1 lakh crore scam in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme. Speaking at a gathering after […]
In the ongoing discussions at the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has emphasized the need for a robust revenue protection framework before any potential tax rate rationalization. The chief minister’s stance is based on concerns that a reduction of GST slabs could lead to a total revenue loss ranging from […]
In the political landscape of Tamil Nadu, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) has been a topic of enduring controversy and debate. Established in 1983 with the objective of eradicating the sale of illicit liquor in the state, TASMAC became the sole wholesale and retail vendor of alcoholic beverages in Tamil Nadu by 2003. […]
