Karnataka Governor approves ordinance aimed to tackle microfinance menace

Karnataka Governor approves ordinance aimed to tackle microfinance menace

Bengaluru, Feb 12 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday approved the ordinance promulgated by the Congress-led government to tackle the Microfinancing Institutions’ (MFIs) menace. Confirming the development, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that the government had sent the ordinance related to microfinance along with the explanation requested by the Governor to Raj Bhavan. … Read more

Karnataka Governor rejects ordinance aimed to tackle microfinance menace

Karnataka Governor rejects ordinance aimed to tackle microfinance menace

Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has rejected the ordinance promulgated by the Congress-led government to tackle the Microfinancing Institutions’ (MFIs) menace. Confirming the development, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that the governor rejected the ordinance, stating that the punishment of 10 years and a fine of Rs 5 lakhs is “excessive.” … Read more

Emergency was aimed to pamper arrogance of Congress’ royal family: PM Modi

Emergency was aimed to pamper arrogance of Congress' royal family: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Calling the ‘Emergency’ a measure to pamper the arrogance of the royal family of the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday recalled the attacks on freedom of speech and imposition of ‘Emergency’, besides the draconian steps taken against actors, singers, poets and lyricists who refused to back the government … Read more