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Kochi, March 31 The Kerala High Court on Tuesday upheld the amendments made by the state government to the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act of 1999, stating that the changes to the law do not violate the principle of separation of powers, the principle of judicial independence, or the basic structure of...

Jammu, March 31 Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma said on Tuesday that the Union Territory has sufficient stocks of petroleum products and urged the public to ignore rumors."According to the daily stock position reports provided by oil marketing companies (OMCs), the availability of...

Bhopal, March 31 India has emerged as the world's fastest-growing major economy, and it is creating a new history by effectively overcoming challenges, said Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Tuesday.A large part of the world is facing a kind of energy crisis, but India is progressing...

Jammu, March 31 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the legislative assembly on Tuesday that MLAs can allocate up to Rs 50 lakh from their Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for housing aid, including reconstruction and repairs for calamity-affected families, in the fiscal...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday that he had invited Congress leader V D Satheesan for a debate on Facebook, clarifying that it was not intended to be a public, face-to-face event.Responding to queries during a press conference here, Vijayan...

The Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma, today informed the House that the Department is regularly monitoring the availability and distribution of LPG and petroleum products across Jammu and Kashmir. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Minister...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the House today that a total of 48,958 non-gazetted and 10,217 gazetted posts – across both direct recruitment and promotion quotas – are currently vacant in 38 government departments. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Chief Minister was...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly today that ₹3.80 crore has been disbursed as a UT subsidy to 4,288 consumers of Kashmir and Jammu Power Distribution Companies under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Chief Minister...

Jammu, March 31 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed surprise over the withdrawal of security at the National Conference headquarters in Srinagar, pointing out that the move comes barely weeks after an assassination attempt on party president and his father, Farooq...

Jammu, March 31 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that the Centre is currently reviewing proposals for metro projects in the twin capitals, Jammu and Srinagar, with the aim of strengthening urban transport infrastructure in both cities.Responding to a question on behalf of Chief...

Amaravati, March 31 – A bill to grant Amaravati the status of the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, will be introduced in the Lok Sabha.The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, will be...

Shimla, March 31 The opposition BJP staged a protest outside the legislative assembly here on Tuesday before the proceedings began, demanding the withdrawal of the increased entry tax on vehicles from other states entering Himachal Pradesh.Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur said the toll...

Kochi, March 31 – The Kerala High Court on Tuesday upheld the constitutional validity of the 2024 amendments to the Kerala Lokayukta Act, providing significant relief to the state government while also introducing a key safeguard on decision-making timelines.A Division Bench comprising Chief...

Jammu, March 31 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that the government would make 25,000 fresh recruitments in 2026, but added that he would not rush through the process to avoid court cases.Responding to a question in the Legislative Assembly, Omar Abdullah said...

Jammu, March 31 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that the government is regularly clearing its financial liabilities, including dues to contractors and retired employees, with over Rs 18,000 crore paid during the 2025-26 financial year.Responding to a question...

Chennai, March 30 DMK President M K Stalin filed his nomination papers from the Kolathur constituency for the April 23 elections to the Tamil Nadu assembly, declaring movable and immovable assets worth over Rs 6.26 crore.According to the affidavit notarized on March 30, the 72-year-old leader...

Jammu, March 30 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that the government does not oppose any private member's bills without due consideration, emphasizing that all proposals are examined in detail before a view is taken.Opposing a private member's bill tabled by...

Jammu, March 30 Former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti called for united efforts by the government and opposition to restore the strength and dignity of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday.Mufti made the remark after observing the Assembly proceedings from the...

Patna, March 30 BJP national president Nitin Nabin, the MLA from Bankipur in Bihar, who was elected to the Rajya Sabha two weeks ago, will relinquish his Assembly membership on Monday.Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is also set to resign from the state legislative council on Monday. The...

Hyderabad, March 29 The Congress government in the state introduced the "Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026" in the Legislative Assembly on Sunday, proposing a maximum jail term of 10 years for related offenses.If passed, Telangana would become the second state after...