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DMK MP's "Unfit" Jibe At Union Minister. After Uproar, He Doubles Down

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday February 06, 2024, New Delhi

A discussion on the centre's flood aid for Tamil Nadu escalated into a massive row in Lok Sabha today after DMK leader TR Baalu hit out at a Union minister, calling him "unfit to be an MP or minister"

Kerala Budget: Alcohol Prices, Electricity Tariff To Go Up

Press Trust of India | Monday February 05, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

A cash-strapped Kerala government on Monday increased court fees and excise duty on liquor and pitched for public-private funding in key areas to raise funds for the implementation of various developmental projects in the state budget.

How Karnataka's Cab Fare Update Will Benefit Commuters

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday February 05, 2024

The Karnataka Transport Department has introduced uniform cab fares applicable to both app-based aggregators like Ola and Uber, as well as traditional non-app-based taxi services, across cities in the state.

Telangana To Be Abbreviated As TG, Not TS: Here's Why

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Monday February 05, 2024, Hyderabad

The Telangana cabinet headed by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has decided to change its official abbreviation and adopt a new state anthem. Telangana Talli, the symbolic mother goddess of the state, will also be reimagined in a new look.

In Karnataka, Uniform Fare For All Taxi Services Including Ola, Uber

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Monday February 05, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka government on Sunday introduced a fixed fare rule applicable to app-based cab aggregators such as Ola and Uber, as well as non-app-based city taxi services.

Telangana Chief Minister Slams BRS Over Krishna water Utilisation

Press Trust of India | Monday February 05, 2024, Hyderabad:

Telangana suffered more damage in the utilisation of Krishna river water during the BRS regime than it did during undivided Andhra Pradesh, as the previous government failed to safeguard the state's interests, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy alleged.

Seers To Discuss Religious Conversion At Mega Summit In Tirupati Temple

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Saturday February 03, 2024, Hyderabad

As many as 57 renowned pontiffs and seers from across the country have gathered at the Tirumala temple shrine for a three-day Vedic conference today. The grand meet of seers will hold discussions on upholding the values of Hindu Sanatana Dharma.

Tamil Superstar Vijay Launches Political Party Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam

Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday February 02, 2024, Chennai/New Delhi

Actor Vijay has launched a political party in Tamil Nadu days after leaders of the Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) appointed him the party chief.

Kerala's PC George Merges His Party With BJP Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls

Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 31, 2024, New Delhi

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Kerala Janapaksham (Secular) chief PC George merged his party with the BJP on Wednesday.

Karnataka Governor Sends Back Ordinance On 60% Use Of Kannada In Signboards

Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 31, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sent back an ordinance mandating 60 per cent use of Kannada in signboards of businesses and establishments to the state government.

"Not A Picnic Spot": Court Says Non-Hindus Can't Enter Tamil Nadu Temples

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 30, 2024, Madurai

The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu HR&CE department to install boards in all Hindu temples stating non-Hindus were not permitted beyond the 'Kodimaram' (flagpole) area in the respective shrines.

After Flag Row, Trouble Over Board Naming VD Savarkar In Karnataka

Reported by Pratibha Raman | Tuesday January 30, 2024, Bengaluru

Another controversy has engulfed Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district on the heels of the Mandya flag controversy. This involved the removal of a right wing flag and a board bearing the name of right wing icon VD Savarkar.

Another Video Of Students Cleaning Toilet At Karnataka School Goes Viral

Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Tuesday January 30, 2024, Bengaluru

Two students were recorded on camera, cleaning toilets in a government school in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur on Monday. This incident follows a pattern that has emerged across various schools in the state.

'Thalapathy' Vijay To Launch Political Party Soon

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday January 30, 2024, Chennai

Popular actor Vijay has begun the process of launching in own political party in Tamil Nadu. According to sources, Vijay has been elected as party president. "We are in the process of registering the party with the Election Commission of India."

15 Men Linked To Banned Group PFI Get Death Penalty For BJP Leader's Murder

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday January 30, 2024, New Delhi

A Kerala court handed the death penalty to 15 men - associated with the now-banned Popular Front of India - convicted of the murder of Ranjith Srinivasan, who was a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological mentor of the BJP.