August 31, 2026
  • August 31, 2026

BJP, Congress ally protest as Karnataka uses SC/ST funds for ‘guarantees’

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Karnataka’s use of SCPTSP funds for five guarantee schemes, led by CM Siddaramaiah, faces BJP’s court challenge and DSS’s protest. Rs 39,121 crore allocated, with Rs 14,283 crore diverted. DSS, led by Indudhar Honnapura, withdrew support. MLC Narayanswamy calls it “misappropriation.” DSS cites 24.1% budget outlay and Bhagyalakshmi scheme. SCPTSP Act 7(a), (b), and...

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SC refuses to entertain plea seeking menstrual leave for employees

by on July 8, 2024 0

The Supreme Court declined to hear a petition that sought to establish menstrual leave for women in the workforce. Instead, the court directed the central government to consult with relevant stakeholders and state governments to develop a comprehensive policy addressing this issue. The bench, headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, acknowledged...

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Ola CEO backs Narayan Murthy’s 70-hour workweek: I work..

by on July 8, 2024 0

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal supports Narayan Murthy’s 70-hour workweek and works 20 hours daily. In an ANI interview, he admired Steve Jobs, critiqued ‘techno-colonialism,’ and highlighted Infosys’ Nilekani’s non-executive chairman role, contributions to Aadhaar launch. He discussed India’s data challenges, global data centers, supply chains, startup boom, and introduced Ola’s Krutrim AI.

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