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Bengaluru, April 2 The Karnataka BJP has criticised the state government's decision to end tax exemptions for battery-powered four-wheelers such as cars and omni buses, claiming that this will make electric vehicles more expensive.State BJP President B Y Vijayendra accused the Congress...

Gorakhpur, April 2 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday assured hundreds of "disadvantaged" residents of the state that their housing needs would be met and that financial assistance would also be provided to cover their medical expenses.The Chief Minister made these...

Bhubaneswar, April 1 The opposition BJD protested the "sudden" end of the Odisha assembly session late Wednesday night, suspecting a "conspiracy" by the BJP to undermine the legacy of former chief minister Biju Patnaik.Addressing a press conference here, deputy leader of the opposition...

Jammu, April 1 Reiterating his government's resolve to address the long-standing issue of regularizing daily wage workers, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that the recommendations of a designated committee, expected soon, will be implemented.He made the remarks...

Chandigarh, April 1 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday criticized the Himachal Pradesh Congress government over the entry tax on vehicles from outside the state and warned of reciprocal taxes.His remarks came in the wake of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's...

Shimla, April 1 The Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha witnessed a heated debate on Wednesday when the opposition BJP demanded a discussion on the reservation roster for panchayat elections after the state government issued a notification making a change.The reservation roster is a document that...

Jaipur, April 1 Rajasthan Minister of State for Urban Development and Local Self-Government (Independent Charge), Jhabar Singh Kharra, said on Wednesday that the state government is eager to hold elections for urban local bodies as soon as possible.He stated that the government is fully...

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, while addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, stated that Meghalaya is still experiencing a slight shortage in domestic LPG supply, but the situation remains manageable. However, he pointed out that the shortage of commercial LPG is being faced across the...

New Delhi/Imphal, April 1 Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, during which both leaders discussed the law and order situation in the state.During the meeting held at the Parliament House complex around 11:30 am, Shah urged the...

Indore, April 1 Farmer organizations in Madhya Pradesh announced on Wednesday that they would launch a protest over the delay in wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) by the state government.Madhya Pradesh is one of the top wheat-producing states in the country. This year, the...

Bhubaneswar, April 1 – Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a visa application centre here on Wednesday.Speaking at the inauguration event, Majhi said the establishment of the centre reflects Odisha's growing global connectivity and the state government's commitment to...

Amaravati, April 1 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stated on Wednesday that Amaravati will remain the sole capital of the state, declaring that "no one can touch it" in the future.He expressed satisfaction over the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment)...

New Delhi, April 1 – The Centre announced on Wednesday the release of over ₹1,536.14 crore to strengthen local bodies in rural areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttarakhand during the 2025-26 financial year, as part of the 15th Finance...

Jammu, April 1 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday opposed a private member's bill seeking changes to the Public Service Guarantee (PSG) Act, while assuring the House that the government will undertake a comprehensive review of the law to make it more effective.BJP's...

Amaravati, April 1 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday described the passage of the Amaravati Bill in the Lok Sabha as a moment of honour for the people.The Centre passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, granting statutory...

Bhopal, April 1 – Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and newly appointed Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh State Finance Commission, Jaibhan Singh Pawaiya, was accorded the status of a Minister in the current BJP-led state government on Wednesday.According to an order issued by the...

Amaravati, April 1 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday described the passage of the Amaravati Bill in the Lok Sabha as a moment of honour for the people.The Centre passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, granting legal...

New Delhi, April 1 Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, during which both leaders discussed the law and order situation in the state.At the meeting held at the Parliament House complex around 11:30 am, Shah urged the chief minister...

Mumbai, Apr 1 The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in scholarships for differently-abled students in Classes 8 to 12, after a gap of 12 years.The increase will range from Rs 100-200 to Rs 500-1,000, benefiting 92,581 students, according to an official.A fund of Rs 23.11...

RNU DDK Aizawl, MizoramMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched the first phase of the 2027 India Census (House Listing and Housing Census).Aizawl, April 1, 2026: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched the first phase of the 2027 India Census (House Listing and Housing Census) by...