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Excise scam allegation: Bhajans, sloganeering mark Opposition’s overnight protest in Assembly

Bengaluru: Bhajans, religious chants, and sloganeering dominated the overnight agitation carried out by Opposition BJP and JD(S) MLAs inside the Karnataka Assembly premises. The BJP and JD(S) MLAs have been staging protests, demanding Excise Minister R B Timmapur’s resignation, since Tuesday night. The Opposition has alleged widespread corruption in the Excise Department, saying that bribe…

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Committed to fostering harmony in Manipur: NDA’s new legislature party leader

Imphal:  Newly elected NDA legislature party leader in Manipur, Y Khemchand Singh, said he was committed to fostering empathy, compassion, and harmony among all communities in the state. Singh said he would respect the state’s diversity and focus on strengthening unity among communities. “I express my sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra…

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Air India 787 fuel switch: Incorrect procedure may have led to issue; DGCA to look at other aspects

New Delhi/Mumbai:  Aviation watchdog DGCA’s initial examination of the fuel control switch issue in one of Air India’s Dreamliner has found that “apparently correct procedure” was not followed in operating the switch, and the airline has been asked to ensure that the crew follows the right procedures, according to sources. One of the sources told…

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K’taka: Cong govt moves Assembly resolution to repeal VB-G RAM G act , reinstate MGNREGA

Bengaluru: The Congress government in Karnataka on Tuesday moved a resolution in the Legislative Assembly urging the Centre to immediately repeal the new rural employment legislation VB-G RAM G act and reinstate the UPA-era MGNREGA in its original form, amid strong objections from opposition BJP. The resolution was moved by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “With a…

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