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BRS protests in Assembly, demands apology from Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka

BRS protests in Assembly, demands apology from Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka

Hyderabad, Mar 26 (UNI) The Telangana Assembly witnessed high drama as Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) members staged a protest, demanding an apology from Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka over his remarks in response to BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR).

During Wednesday’s assembly session, KTR spoke about commissions and a contractor's dharna at the Secretariat. Responding to his comments, Bhatti Vikramarka remarked that KTR should "speak with caution," which drew strong objections from BRS members.

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Karnataka government hikes sales tax on fuel

Karnataka government hikes sales tax on fuel

02 Apr 2025 | 2:12 PM

Bengaluru, Apr 2 (UNI) The Karnataka government has increased the sales tax rate from 18.44% to 21.17%, with immediate effect, in a move that is likely related to petroleum products such as diesel and petrol. The decision was announced through an official notification issued on Wednesday by the state's Finance Department.

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Karnataka BJP intensifies agitation over price hikes, demands rollback

Karnataka BJP intensifies agitation over price hikes, demands rollback

02 Apr 2025 | 2:04 PM

Bengaluru, Apr 2 (UNI) Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of arrogance following the state government's decision to hike diesel prices by ₹2.

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TN Assembly adopts resolution demanding retrieving of Katchatheevu islet

TN Assembly adopts resolution demanding retrieving of Katchatheevu islet

02 Apr 2025 | 2:02 PM

Chennai, Apr 2 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolutionurging the Centre to retrieve Katchatheevu, an islet ceded to Sri Lanka through a1974 agreement, and protect the traditional rights of fishermen, besides securingthose arrested by Sri Lankan Navy.The resolution was moved by Chief Minister M K Stalin and Floor Leaders of variouspolitical parties spoke on the issue after which it was adopted.

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TN Assembly adopts resolution demanding retrieving of Katchatheevu islet

TN Assembly adopts resolution demanding retrieving of Katchatheevu islet

02 Apr 2025 | 1:49 PM

Chennai, Apr 2 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution
urging the Centre to retrieve Katchatheevu, an islet ceded to Sri Lanka through a1974
agreement, and protect the traditional rights of fishermen, besides securing those
arrested by Sri Lankan Navy.

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BC associations on dharna at Jantar Mantar, demanding 42 pc reservation

02 Apr 2025 | 1:17 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) Backward Class (BC) groups, under the auspices of the Backward Class Welfare Association National Committee, began their dharna at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on Wednesday, demanding that the Centre implement 42 per cent reservation by including it in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution.

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