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"Allegations misrepresented": Karnataka CM hits back at BJP amid row over 10 per cent tax on temples

Benegaluru, Feb. 22 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the allegations regarding the Karnataka government's amendments to the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowment Bill... Read More


Himachal budget session: BJP stages walkout over delay in setting up of Bulk Drug Park, Medical Device Park

SHIMLA, Feb. 22 -- The issue of delay in the execution of Bulk Drug Park and Medical Device Park rocked the Himachal Pradesh Assembly during the Question Hour on Wednesday, leading to a walkout by the... Read More


Delhi: Congress assures support to AAP's solution on inflated water bills; says it stands with people of Delhi

New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- The Congress party on Thursday assured its support for the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) one-time settlement scheme for inflated water bills in the national capital. Earlier today, an... Read More


Congress accuses BJP government of 'financial terrorism', says banks forced to transfer Rs 66 cr from its accounts during 'lien'

New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- Accusing the BJP-led government of being "autocratic" and trying to capture democracy through "extortion and financial terrorism", Congress on Thursday said that the banks were f... Read More


Rajya Sabha MP Vemireddy resigns from YSRCP over 'personal reasons'

India, Feb. 22 -- Senior YSR Congress Party leader and Rajya Sabha member from Andhra Pradesh, Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy, on Wednesday resigned from the primary membership of the party and as Nellore ... Read More


Electricity tariff Increased last October to be Removed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said in Parliament yesterday that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has agreed to reduce the increased electricity tariff imposed l... Read More


Cotton candy: Pink sugary sweet sets off alarm bells in India

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Can cotton candy give you cancer? Some Indian states think so and have banned the sale of the pink, wispy, sugary-sweet treat, the BBC reports. Last week, the southern state of Tam... Read More


Cabinet nod to be sought to suspend parate law

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- State Minister of Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said in Parliament yesterday (21) that measures will be taken to suspend parate execution rights for a specific period with ... Read More


Standard Bank organises virtual training on 'Sustainable Finance'

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Standard Bank Learning Center organised a virtual training on 'Sustainable Finance' on Thursday. Md Habibur Rahman, Managing Director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the training a... Read More


J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha inaugurates Khelo India Winter Games

Srinagar, Feb. 22 -- J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the snow sports event of 4th Khelo India Winter Games at the world-famous ski resort, Gulmarg. Union minister of state... Read More