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Kerala Health Minister Questions Timing of Sabarimala Prasadam Plant Revamp
Kerala's health minister criticized the timing of renovation work at the Sabarimala temple plant that caused a shortage of Aravana prasadam for pilgrims.
Telangana Ministers travel to Karnataka to request Jurala water release
A delegation of Telangana ministers travels to Karnataka to negotiate water releases from the Jurala project for the Palamuru region.
Aravana shortage at Sabarimala triggers outrage among devotees
A shortage of Aravana payasam at the Sabarimala temple has caused public outrage and political criticism of the United Democratic Front government.
Bihar Cabinet approves establishment of two universities and 24 proposals
The Bihar cabinet approved 24 new proposals, including the establishment of two universities and the procurement of drones for police modernization.
8th Pay Commission holds meetings for salary and pension revisions
The 8th Pay Commission is conducting stakeholder consultations in Mumbai and Bengaluru regarding potential salary and pension revisions for central government employees.
Karnataka government forms SIT to investigate insurance fraud cases
The Karnataka government has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate insurance fraud cases following directives from the Supreme Court of India.
T.N. Energy Resources Minister launches State solar subsidy scheme
The Tamil Nadu government has launched a new rooftop solar subsidy scheme to incentivize domestic installations.
Yashavantharayagouda Patil speaks on potential resignation over drought relief issues
Yashavantharayagouda Patil met with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to address the exclusion of two talukas in Vijayapura district from drought-affected status.
PM Modi to chair meet to chart government's next set of priorities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a two-day council of ministers meeting to discuss governance priorities and the Viksit Bharat@2047 initiative.
WHCA condemns Trump's move to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico
The White House Correspondents' Association criticized President Donald Trump for restricting media access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.
CRPF announces recruitment for 521 Head Constable and Constable posts
Central Reserve Police Force is hiring 521 candidates for Head Constable and Constable positions under its sports quota.
Congress MLA resigns over exclusion of taluks from drought-hit list
Yashavant Rayagoud V. Patil resigned from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly protesting the exclusion of his constituencies from the state's drought-hit list.
Naidu, Sitharaman to lay foundation for Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will lay the foundation for a horticulture hub in Madanapalle on October 2.
Sustainability must become part of Tamil Nadu’s growth strategy
Tamil Nadu's State Environment Minister VK Rajeev called for integrating sustainability into the state's industrial and economic development strategy.
India's First Bullet Train Set To Operate Next Year
The Indian Railway Ministry has confirmed that India's first high-speed bullet train is scheduled to begin operations in 2027.
Congress MLA Yashavantharaya Gouda Patil resigns over drought declaration discrimination
Congress MLA Yashavantharaya Gouda Patil resigned after his constituency was excluded from the list of drought-affected taluks.
Division is inevitable: UP minister calls for split of state into 4
Om Prakash Rajbhar has renewed the political debate over dividing Uttar Pradesh into four separate states.
Adityanath launches Bharat Taxi, farmer loan scheme in UP
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Bharat Taxi ride-hailing service and a farmer loan interest reduction scheme.
Close Vidhana Soudha if KPSC is closed, says H.D. Kumaraswamy
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy criticized Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's suggestion to shut down the Karnataka Public Service Commission over corruption allegations.
BJP MPs raise concerns over slow pace of infrastructure projects in Odisha
Three BJP MPs in Odisha have formally complained to the state government regarding the slow progress and poor quality of various infrastructure projects in their constituencies.
Mayawati appoints nephew Ishan Anand to BSP leadership role
Mayawati has appointed her nephew Ishan Anand to a position within the Bahujan Samaj Party, while explicitly excluding other family members including his brother Akash Anand.
Congress leader alleges corruption in Shivamogga, targets Madhu Bangarappa
A local Congress leader has accused individuals close to the Karnataka Minister for School Education of corruption and criticized his leadership in Shivamogga district.
Telangana launches doorstep MeeSeva services
The Telangana government has launched a pilot doorstep delivery service for various citizen certificates and government services.
Railway tracks capable of 130 kmph speed rise 5x in 12 years
Indian Railways increased its high-speed track infrastructure five-fold since 2014, while train punctuality remains at 77 percent.
Pappu Yadav questions selective encounters and law and order in Bihar
Member of Parliament Pappu Yadav criticized the Bihar government over its handling of crimes against women and questioned the inconsistency in police encounters and judicial rulings.
Adityanath slams previous UP govts over law and order situation
Yogi Adityanath criticized past Uttar Pradesh administrations while highlighting his government's improvements in law and order and agricultural support.
Minister Shivalingegowda clarifies remarks on treating officials with respect
Minister K.M. Shivalingegowda has clarified that his remarks about treating officials with respect were misconstrued as a request for bribery.
Supreme Court Bench Split Over Chief Election Commissioner Appointment
The Supreme Court of India has referred the matter of Chief Election Commissioner appointment to a constitution bench due to a difference of opinion between two judges.
UDF has no plans to revive Loka Kerala Sabha in LDF-era format
The United Democratic Front government in Kerala has clarified it will not revive the Loka Kerala Sabha platform in its previous form.
Kerala CM refuses to name private sponsor of his flight
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan refused to disclose the sponsor of his private flight to Malappuram and defended ministers using private resources for official travel.