‘Public debate on caste census report must’, says ex-K’taka CM Bommai
Bengaluru, March 1 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai urged the state government to clarify whether the socio-economic and education survey report, commonly known as the caste census report, which was received by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru was the Kantharaj report or Jayprakash Hegde report, adding that there must be a public debate held on the report.
Himachal Cabinet gives nod to set up finance panel
Shimla, March 1 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here on Thursday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu decided to constitute the Seventh State Finance Commission to review the financial position of panchayats and municipalities and to make the recommendations to the government.
Class 12 paper in UP Board exams leaked on WhatsApp
Agra, March 1 (IANS) The mathematics and biology question papers of the Uttar Pradesh class 12 Board exam were allegedly shared on a WhatsApp group an hour after the examinations began on Thursday.
Stalin asks Centre to list schemes being obstructed by TN govt
Chennai, March 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement that his government was obstructing Central government schemes in the state, asking him to list examples.
Odisha Cabinet approves eight key proposals
Bhubaneswar, March 1 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday approved eight key proposals related to three departments.
Khushbu Sundar slams Mamata for ‘not coming to rescue’ of Sandeshkhali women
Hyderabad, Feb 29 (IANS) Actor-politician and member of National Commission for Women (NCW), Khushbu Sundar, on Thursday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for not coming to the rescue of women of Sandeshkhali, who were allegedly subjected to exploitation by leaders of her party.
War causes $19.6 bn in losses to Ukraine’s culture, tourism: PM
Kiev, March 1 (IANS) Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia has incurred losses of at least $19.6 billion to the country’s cultural and tourism sectors, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Indian envoy thanks governor of quake-hit Ishikawa for helping Indians
Tokyo, March 1 (IANS) Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George met Hiroshi Hase, governor of the quake-hit Ishikawa, on Friday and thanked him for all the assistance extended to Indians there.
Iran elections: Polling underway, Supreme leader casts vote
Tehran, March 1 (IANS) Polling is underway for the Iran’s 12th Parliamentary and Assembly of experts elections on Friday, during which Supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei has cast his vote, the state media reported.
South Korea, Japan are partners as they overcome ‘painful past’: Yoon Suk Yeol
Seoul, March 1 (IANS) South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday said that Seoul and Japan are partners in the pursuit of global peace and prosperity as they work to overcome their “painful past” and move toward a new future.
