Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering probe into Tamil Nadu’s state-run liquor corporation, TASMAC, expressing strong disapproval of what it described as overreach by the central agency. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin on Thursday came down heavily on the BJP-led Union government for seeking a Presidential reference from the Supreme Court on the time limits prescribed for Governors to clear Bills passed by state legislatures. Calling it a “sinister … Read more
Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) The Union government’s attempt to further reduce Karnataka’s rightful share of tax revenue is not just anti-Karnataka but also a direct attack on the federal structure enshrined in the Constitution, stated Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Siddaramaiah said: “Reports indicate that the NDA government is preparing to recommend reducing Karnataka’s tax share from … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 17 (IANS) In a first, four German nationals presently holidaying in Kerala, cast their postal votes for their country’s federal elections, at the German Honorary Consulate in the city on Monday. Rainer Helbing, Uta Helbing, Evelyn Kirn and Veronika Zhuravleva cast their votes at the German Honorary Consulate in the city for the … Read more
Thrissur, Feb 17 (IANS) After facing criticism from several quarters, the Kerala Police won praise on Monday for their swift action in arresting Rijo Antony, a local resident of Chalakudy, in connection with the daring daylight heist at the Federal Bank branch in Pota, near Chalakudy, Thrissur. Antony, who lived near the bank, managed to … Read more
Thrissur, Feb 14 (IANS) In a broad daylight bank heist, a man armed with a knife stormed into the Federal Bank branch at Pota, near Chalakudy, Thrissur, around 2:15 p.m. on Friday and made off with approximately Rs 15 lakh after threatening the bank staff. According to eyewitness accounts and CCTV footage, the suspect arrived … Read more
Hyderabad, Feb 6 (IANS) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has opposed the proposed changes in guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC), saying they violate the federal spirit and undermine state authority over universities. BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), along with party leaders and public representatives, met Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday … Read more