Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Thursday said that since no elections are scheduled in the state for the next few years, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) should have a timeline of 1.5 to 2 years to ensure accuracy. A delegation led by MPCC president Harshwardhan Sapkal highlighted that the previous SIR process in 2002–04 lasted 13 months. Given that the voter base has grown by 3.5 crore over the last 25 years, the Congress urged the Election …
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Bhopal, April 1 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday that government-run schools in the state have recorded a 32.4 per cent increase in enrollment, reflecting growing public trust in the state’s education system. He noted that the admission process for Classes 1, 6, and 9 in government schools has been simplified, resulting in a significant 19.6 per cent increase in overall enrolment during the academic year 2025–26.For the current academic year 2026-27, the state…
Bagalkot (Karnataka), March 31 (IANS) Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and the Leader of the Opposition in Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Tuesday, challenged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to a public debate, saying that he would retire from politics if Siddaramaiah provides satisfactory answers to his questions regarding injustices done to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, backward classes, and minorities in the state. Speaking to the media at the BJP distr…
Gandhinagar, March 25 (IANS) Gujarat has ranked first in the country in disposing of complaints received through the National Helpline Against Atrocities, while over Rs 23 crore in assistance was disbursed in 2025.The assistance is provided in cases involving Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), officials said after a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday.The state-level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee, constituted under the Scheduled Castes and S…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday took serious exception to an alleged attempt to influence judicial proceedings, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant warning of criminal contempt action after a litigant’s relative purportedly contacted his family member over an order passed by the apex court. During the hearing of a medical admission-related matter, the CJI Kant expressed strong displeasure over the incident and questioned the conduct of the petitioner’s fath…
Hyderabad, March 23 (IANS) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislators staged a protest near Telangana Assembly building on Monday, demanding the immediate release of fee reimbursement funds.Before the commencement of the day’s proceedings in the Legislative Assembly and Council, BRS MLAs and MLCs gathered at Telangana Martyrs’ Memorial, Gun Park.Displaying placards, the legislators of the main Opposition party demanded that the government immediately release funds for pending fee reimbursement…
Bhopal, March 22 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh’s economy is set on a strong growth trajectory, with projections indicating it will reach Rs 18.48 lakh crore in 2026-27. According to a government press note issued on Sunday, the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), which stood at Rs 16.48 lakh crore in 2025-26, is expected to expand rapidly, driven by provisions outlined in the state budget.For the upcoming financial year, the government has placed development, social security, and infrastructure expan…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Among the states going to election next month, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are in a direct contest only in Assam, where they are the principal constituents of their respective alliances. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has evolved as an influential and popular face for the BJP as convenor of the North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA). His rise has been phenomenal since he left Congress. Whether one likes him or not, his lead role in Northeast…
Agartala, March 20 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the Tripura budget for the financial year 2026-27 is aimed at ensuring inclusive development and will benefit people from all sections of society. He stated that the budget presented by Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy in the state Assembly on March 16 is a truly people-oriented one, reflecting the state government’s commitment to transparency and balanced growth.Saha made these remarks in the Assembly while pa…
Bengaluru, March 13 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai said the opposition, out of frustration, was trying to politicise the issue of LPG. He stated that the ongoing West Asia conflict has created problems worldwide and that there will be no LPG shortage if people do not panic.Speaking at a press conference at the BJP state office on Friday, Bommai said the LPG issue exists in several states. He explained that LPG is supplied from Qatar and other Arabian countries. Si…