Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Wayanad district in Kerala, devastated by the July 30 landslide. He assured full support from the Central government for relief and rehabilitation efforts. Modi emphasized that the nation stands with the victims and pledged that the Center would provide necessary funds and support for rebuilding infrastructure and securing survivors’...
Read MoreOver 1,000 demonstrators marched to Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur, trying to breach its premises and hoist the Vidarbha flag as part of a pro-Vidarbha statehood movement. Police detained 350 protesters and removed the flags. Organized by Vidarbha Rajya Andolan Samiti and Jai Vidarbha Party, the protest highlighted regional unemployment issues and statehood aspirations.
Read MoreA 70-year-old man, Sidappa, was killed in Bengaluru district after advising Puneet Nayak against spitting on the road. Sidappa had reprimanded Nayak previously for similar actions, including improper garbage disposal. This time, Nayak reacted violently, leading to Sidappa’s fatal attack. Nayak, aged 23, has been arrested for the murder.
Read MoreThe government disclosed on Saturday that there’s no official provision to classify a natural calamity as a national disaster, as clarified in a 2013 Lok Sabha reply by then junior home minister Mullappally Ramachandran. The UPA minister indicated that severe calamities are assessed case-by-case, with additional assistance considered from the NDRF when necessary, following...
Read MoreThe government of Kerala had a corpus of Rs 540 crore in disaster funds, with Rs 395 crore in the disaster response fund and Rs 145 crore released by the Centre after landslides. Kerala had received Rs 2,225 crore in five years for disaster response, but several states, including Kerala, had not utilized these...
Read MoreFinance Secretary TV Somanathan was appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary, replacing Rajiv Gauba. A key figure in bringing transparency to the Union Budget and handling pandemic expenditures, Somanathan’s term begins on August 30. He’s also played a role in minimizing off-budget borrowing. His elevation suggests a top deck reshuffle in the government.
Read MoreA sessions court in Mumbai acquitted a couple accused of murdering Sonali Chari’s husband after they spent seven years in jail. The court cited a flawed investigation, lack of evidence showing a romantic link, and uncollected crucial data such as CDRs. The case’s mishandling raised serious questions about the probe’s integrity.
Read MoreIn an unprecedented move, five Bangladeshi refugees in relief camps at Sindhanur taluk, Karnataka, were granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). This marks the first instance of such a grant in the state. Among those awarded citizenship were Ramakrishnan Abhikari, Advith, Sukumar, Bipradas Golder, and Jayant Mandal. Approximately 146 refugees had...
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