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The Karnataka govt, led by CM Siddaramaiah, is taking all steps to curb traffic congestion in Bengaluru. As part of this, the CM has written a letter to Wipro founder Azim Premji. The CM has asked for some vehicles to be allowed inside the Wipro campus in Bengaluru. He also expressed hope that this will […]
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy presented a gold offering to Goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma during his supervision of the Medaram Master Plan works. He urged swift completion of development projects with the allocated ₹150 crore and requested temple committee leaders to ensure a smooth and grand fair for all devotees attending the event.
YSRCP MLCs walked out of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council in protest against recent remarks made by Home Minister Anitha. They strongly objected to her comments claiming there are no axe-throwing or family cases against them. The protest coincided with the Council Chairman rejecting the fee reimbursement bill introduced by YSRCP on the fourth day.
TG CM Revanth Reddy’s schedule for his Medaram visit has been released. He will arrive from Begumpet Airport at 11 am, lay the foundation stone for development works, and later inspect the Police Command Control Center at 2:30 pm. He is scheduled to return to Begumpet Airport by helicopter at 4 pm.
The TG Education Board has issued show cause notices to 20 engineering colleges in Hyderabad, demanding explanations within a week. Student unions complained to the TG Higher Education Council that many colleges failed to notify admissions publicly, accepted donations of Rs. 10-20 lakh, sold seats, and allocated B.Tech seats without following merit-based criteria.
Opposition parties criticized the Uttar Pradesh government’s directive banning caste-based rallies and symbols, calling it a mere eyewash. SP president Akhilesh Yadav questioned how the state plans to undo 5,000 years of deep-rooted caste discrimination. He also asked if caste-linked clothing, customs, and symbols would face similar restrictions.
Tejashwi Yadav’s projection as Mahagathbandhan’s CM face remains uncertain. Congress offered a cryptic response, saying all allies will decide together. Seat-sharing talks are pending, with RJD eyeing 150 seats. Internal tensions persist, especially with new entrants like JMM and RLJP, and Congress’s poor 2020 performance adds to alliance challenges.
Telangana CM Revanth urged officials to expedite land acquisition for the Hyd-Srisailam elevated corridor. He stressed timely completion and warned against delays due to minor issues. He said that farmers must be convinced of the benefits. He cautioned that negligent officials will face action and directed that compensation be completed by the end of October.
At Mysuru Dasara’s inauguration, CM Siddaramaiah lost his cool over crowd disruptions, asking misbehaving attendees to leave. Controversy also erupted over author Banu Mushtaq inaugurating the event, sparking criticism for her past remarks. Defending her, he said Dasara is inclusive and belongs to all, not tied to one caste or religious tradition.
Amit Shah praised PM Modi for giving India’s foreign policy a “spine,” contrasting it with earlier “spineless” diplomacy. He highlighted Modi’s firm stance on national security, especially against Pakistan. Shah also called Modi the most popular PM ever and noting he hasn’t taken a holiday in 24 years of service.
PM Modi, in a letter on GST reform day, urged citizens to buy and sell ‘Made in India’ products, promoting local artisans and industries. He praised GST changes, which simplify tax into two slabs—5% and 18%—reducing costs on essentials. Modi encouraged traders to embrace Swadeshi, saying the reforms will benefit all sections of society.
The ‘I Love Muhammad’ banner during a Barawafat procession in Kanpur triggered protests across India. Authorities claimed the issue was over placing it in a new location, not the slogan itself. FIRs, clashes, and detentions followed in several states. Politicians and religious leaders offered mixed reactions, calling for protection of religious expression.
The Karnataka High Court will hear pleas on September 23 seeking a stay on the ongoing Socio-Economic and Educational Survey. Petitioners argue it violates privacy by geo-tagging residents and linking Aadhaar data. The court expressed concern over irreversible data collection and agreed to urgently hear the case before the Dasara vacation.
The Supreme Court indicated it’s time to decriminalise defamation, marking a shift from its 2016 stance. While hearing a plea involving The Wire, Justice MM Sundresh supported reform. Defamation remains criminal under Section 356 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, replacing IPC Section 499, previously upheld in the Subramanian Swamy vs Union of India case.
Nepal PM Sushila Karki today expanded her cabinet with the 4 members to the Council of Ministers. They are former Justice Anil Kumar Sinha, Samata Foundation chairperson Madan Pariyar, Magsaysay winner Mahabir Pun, and TV anchor Jagdish Kharel. President Ram Chandra Paudel has administered the oath to them at Shital Niwas in Kathmandu.