Congress accuses Centre of ‘double standards’ in allocating funds to flood-hit states

New Delhi: The Congress Sunday accused the central government of practicing “double standards” in allocating funds to flood-afflicted states, alleging that it was exacting “revenge” on the people of Himachal Pradesh for not voting for the BJP in the assembly elections. Congress general secretary (In-charge, Communications) Jairam Ramesh said, “Yesterday, the self-anointed non-biological Prime Minister…

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Telangana asked to alert Maharashtra about discharge from Medigadda dam: Fadnavis

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has asked Telangana to inform it in advance about discharging water from Medigadda dam amid heavy rainfall. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the water resources portfolio, said Telangana has been witnessing heavy rains, which could necessitate the release of water from the Medigadda dam. He said the water resources…

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PM Modi holds deliberations with BJP CMs, DyCMs

New Delhi: The chief ministers of BJP-ruled states made presentations on various development schemes going on in their states as the party’s top brass, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, held deliberations with them over governance issues for a second consecutive day on Sunday. Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and J P Nadda, who is…

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Owner, coordinator of Delhi coaching centre where 3 students died due to flooding detained

New Delhi: Delhi Police on Sunday detained the owner and coordinator of the coaching centre where three students died due to flooding following heavy rains, officials said. Police has booked them under charges of culpable homicide among other charges, they said. “We have registered an FIR at Rajinder Nagar Police Station under sections 105 (culpable…

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Kerala govt announces major modifications to Land Disposal Regulations for industrial allocation

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Saturday announced significant modifications to the Land Disposal Regulations governing industrial land allocation by the Industries Department. The amendments in the regulations governing the industrial land allocation by the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) and the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) aim to create a more industry-friendly environment,…

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