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Karnataka passed a bill doubling salaries and allowances for MLAs, ministers, and staff despite fund shortage concerns. The CM’s salary rises to ₹1.5 lakh, ministers to ₹1.25 lakh, and MLAs to ₹80,000. Rental and travel allowances also increased. The hike, costing ₹62 crore, sparked criticism amid financial debates and the honey trap row.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has lauded, during his speech in Rajya Sabha, the performance of the Central Reserve Police Force of India and Cobra commandos as excellent while tackling the Maoist issue. Notably, the CoBRA unit was formed in 2009 to tackle the Naxalite issue and other areas affected by left-wing extremism.
The CBI on Friday arrested Uday Kumar, senior GM of Power Grid Corporation, for allegedly accepting a ₹2.5 lakh bribe from a KEC International executive to favor the company. Kumar, based in Ajmer, was arrested in Sikar alongside Suman Singh. The FIR names five individuals and KEC International as accused.
A huge ruckus erupted between the ruling Congress MLAs and the opposition BJP MLAs in the Karnataka legislative assembly over the Honey Trap scandal involving political leaders. The scam was brought to the notice of the assembly on Thursday by state Cooperative Minister Rajanna, and he revealed that 48 leaders were involved.
Canada’s PM Mark Carney is set to call a snap federal election on Sunday for April 28, according to higher officials. After winning the Liberal Party leadership on March 9, Carney seeks a strong mandate amid growing tensions with the U.S., Liberal Party members said on Thursday.
Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court to stop judges from blocking his agenda after a judge halted Venezuelan deportations. Chief Justice Roberts rebuked Trump’s attack on the judiciary. Judge Boasberg criticized the administration for ignoring court orders, while El Salvador’s president mocked the situation. Trump warned of national trouble.
AP CM Chandrababu highlighted that the triple P (PPP) policy was introduced in the past to increase infrastructure in the Andhra Pradesh state. He said that the new P4 policy will be introduced on the occasion of the Ugadi festival. He said that those who are financially well-off should contribute to society in some way.
Japan marked 30 years since the Tokyo subway sarin attack, which killed 14 and injured over 5,800. Victims paid tribute, while experts warned the Aum cult’s successor groups, with 1,600 members, remain active. Survivors still suffer health issues, urging government support. Aum leader Shoko Asahara was executed in 2018, but his influence persists.
UPI services via Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm will be affected as NPCI removes inactive mobile numbers linked to bank accounts starting April 1, 2025. This move aims to prevent cybercrime and technical issues. Users must ensure their registered mobile number is active to continue seamless UPI transactions.
Security has been tightened at the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu Border on Thursday as Haryana Police used bulldozers to remove barricades, restricting farmers’ movement. Punjab Police cleared the protest site, with SSP Nanak Singh stating the road would reopen. Singh confirmed no force was used as farmers cooperated during the action.
In a major Uttar Pradesh administrative reshuffle, 7 IPS officers have been transferred, with Bablu Kumar appointed as Joint CP Law and Order. This follows the transfer of 32 IPS officers post-Holi and 15 in December 2024, including new SPs in districts like Jaunpur. The govt released the new postings list.
Zelensky said he discussed US ownership of the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant with Trump. Trump proposed US management of Ukraine’s nuclear plants to secure a ceasefire. Zelensky stressed the plant’s importance for Ukraine and Europe, noting it could take over two years to become operational after Russian occupation.
Fresh clashes between Hmar and Zomi communities in Manipur’s Churachandpur left a 53-year-old man, Lalropui Pakhumate, dead and many injured. Violence broke out after Hmar members resisted a Zomi group’s flag-hoisting attempt. The Zomi Students’ Federation called for an indefinite shutdown, while security forces held flag marches to restore order.
Special Court for Economic Offences rejected the bail plea of the second accused in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, Tarun Raju. He was an alleged business partner of Ranya Rao in the high-profile crime. Justice Vishwanath C Gowdar rejected the bail plea. The authorities found that Raju was a partner in Vaira Diamonds Trading, […]
Telangana government presented a budget of ₹3.049 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2025-26. It focused on implementing its six poll guarantees. The budget was tabled by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, which earmarks over ₹56,000 crore for these welfare schemes while planning to raise ₹64,000 crore through open market loans. The state’s total expenditure […]