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Kerala Budget 2025-26: Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal announces hike in land tax, places emphasis on boosting infrastructure development and economic growth
Presenting his fifth Budget in the Kerala Assembly, Balagopal chooses to paint an optimistic picture of a State economy that has “definitely overcome the trying times of severe fiscal constraints” that had affected it in recent years.
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Bengaluru police bust gang of six stealing money from ATMs, recover ₹51 lakh cash
All six accused were working with firms that were either tasked with refilling cash in ATM kiosks or repairing ATM machines.
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MEA flags ‘mistreatment’ of Indian illegal migrants deported from U.S.: Vikram Misri
MEA briefs on PM Modi’s upcoming visits to U.S. and France, addressing deportation concerns and emphasising India-U.S. partnership
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Bonded labour system has long-term negative consequences for both the victim and society, says Chittoor District Judge
An awareness programme was organised to mark Bonded Labour System Abolition Day
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Mayiladuthurai-Sengottai Express to stop at Alakkudi station for three months
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Delhi polls: Will Cong-AAP split help BJP return to power after 27 yrs?
The high-stakes Delhi Assembly election sees Congress aiming to regain its position, facing off against AAP, which took the lead in 2015. The decisive factor could be the consolidation or division of Muslim and Dalit votes. With Dalit and Muslim-majority constituencies showing high turnout, the final results will be crucial in determining AAP or BJP dominance.
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India’s Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute to work virtually across institution, officials say
India’s AI Safety Institute, one of many set up around the world after the 2023 AI safety summit, will not be a “standalone brick-and-mortar” body, IT Secretary S. Krishnan said, emphasising that researchers across institutes would be able to work together there.
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‘Nobody gets better treatment due to gown’: Supreme Court junks plea over lawyers’ senior designation
The plea highlighted the classification of lawyers into two categories and conferring a minority with “favours and privileges” was against the concept of equality and the ethos of the Constitution
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Elon Musk's DOGE staffer resigns as 'Normalize Indian hate', & other posts surface
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is embroiled in controversy with the resignation of staff member Marko Elez following the exposure of racist social media posts. Elez’s past posts, advocating racism and eugenics, sparked criticism. White House confirmed his resignation, heightening concerns about the vetting process for DOGE staff accessing sensitive government data.
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India achieves 100 GW solar energy capacity, says Pralhad Joshi
India had planned to have 175 GW of renewable energy capacity, including 100 GW solar by 2022
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Film-maker Ram Gopal Varma appears before Andhra police for questioning over social media posts
Several cases were registered against Ram Gopal Varma, accusing him of posting morphed photographs of CM Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and their family members
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Over 10 lakh devotees expected to attend for Gunadala Lourdu Matha Utsavams in Vijayawada
Utsava Committee making elaborate arrangements for the 101-year-old celebrations; devotees from different States to offer prayers from February 9 to 11, says Vijayawada Bishop T. Joseph Rajarao
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Bank unions give two-day strike call beginning March 24
The strike call given by United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella organisation of nine bank employees association, is also pitched for filling up the post of workmen/officer directors in public sector banks
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Maha Kumbh: Over 40 crore pilgrims have taken dip at Sangam
Pilgrims from around India and the world continue to arrive in large numbers to take a holy dip despite the three sacred Amrit Snan festivals concluding
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MPs of DMK, allies stage protest in Parliament premises over fishermen issue
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Kerala Budget 2025: BJP calls Budget dispiriting, denounces ‘extortionate’ land tax hike
BJP State president K. Surendran says Budget falls flat of expectations and fails in holding forth a coherent plan to mitigate Kerala’s crippling fiscal crisis
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AAP accuses EC of withholding voting data, launches website for 'transparency'
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SA20 final: Donald backs MICT but warns of Sunrisers' momentum
Allan Donald sees MI Cape Town as the favourites to win the SA20 trophy but emphasises Sunrisers Eastern Cape's peak form and experience. With a strong recent performance, Donald highlights the mental preparation by coach Adrian Birrell and rising young talents, ensuring an intense final at Wanderers Stadium between MI Cape Town and the Sunrisers.
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Infosys lays off over 300 freshers for not clearing internal assessment
An IT employee union claims the numbers were much higher and that the affected freshers had been onboarded just a few months ago in October 2024
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