Bengaluru, Jan 10 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday claimed that it is a matter of great pride that Bengaluru has secured the first position among the safest cities in the country for women to live in, citing a report released by a Chennai-based consultant firm dealing in workplace culture and inclusion.The claims of state Home Minister Parameshwara are likely to stir controversy against the backdrop of the alleged incident of stripping and assault on the BJP woman worke…
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New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader Majeed Memon on Friday reacted to Salman Khurshid’s remarks supporting the demolition drive near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in central Delhi, stating that the Congress leader’s comments reflected his personal opinion and not necessarily the official stand of the Congress party.Responding to Khurshid’s backing of the government action, Memon said, “This is Salman Khurshid’s personal view. Anyone can express their opinion, and he has shared hi…
Jaipur, Jan 6 (IANS) Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani will convene an all-party meeting ahead of the Budget Session of the State Legislative Assembly, which begins on January 28.After the Governor’s approval, the Assembly Secretariat issued the official notification convening the Budget Session late on Monday evening. All MLAs have been informed accordingly. The session will commence on January 28 with the Governor’s address and is expected to continue until March.In the Governor’s address…
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Saturday said the State Election Commission (SEC) should have registered an offence by now against Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar for allegedly pressuring opposition candidates to withdraw their nominations, paving the way for his relatives to be elected unopposed in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls.Sapkal alleged that Narwekar’s conduct amounted to a clear violation of t…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Centre on Friday cleared the appointment of two judges to the Punjab and Haryana High Court, following the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium.”In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of th Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint i) Shri Ramesh Chande imri and ii) Ms. Neerja Kulwant Kalson, to be Additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court for a period of two years with effect from the date they assu…
Bengaluru, Jan 1 (IANS) Commenting on the controversy surrounding the demolition of encroached government land and the rehabilitation of encroachers following AICC intervention in Bengaluru, former Deputy Chief Minister and BJP MLA C.N. Ashwath Narayan alleged that all encroachers were Bangladeshis and accused the Karnataka government of diverting the issue under the pretext of providing houses to the poor.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Thursday, Ashwath Narayan claimed, “All encroacher…
Bengaluru, Dec 23 (IANS) The BJP held a silent protest in front of the Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner’s office on Tuesday against the controversial Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill. The party’s delegation submitted a memorandum to the Governor and the Chief Minister through the city Deputy Commissioner, opposing the proposed legislation.The BJP leaders and party workers held placards and posters condemning the Bill during the protest.In the memorandum, the BJP stated that…