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Topic: Karnataka

After 35 yrs, Congress to revive campus elections in Karnataka to reclaim youth base, counter ABVP & Left

Party high command has ‘instructed state govt’ to conduct student elections that were last held in 1989-90 academic year. Polls first in government colleges.

COVID-19 vaccines linked to cardiac-related deaths? Siddaramaiah, Biocon founder Shaw spar on X

Health ministry has issued statement highlighting that extensive studies by ICMR and AIIMS, New Delhi have established there is no link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths.

Karnataka bike-taxi ban has set off intense legal fight. For some, it’s about a fundamental right

In April, Karnataka HC said that bike taxis could not operate without a proper framework under Section 93 of Motor Vehicles Act—a decision which came into effect on 16 June.

Karnataka makes aggressive pitch to push micro chit funds, diversifies collateral clause. What this means

Bengaluru: After direct subsidies and welfare measures through its guarantee schemes, the Karnataka government is launching micro chit funds, that will give access to...

BJP calls Siddaramaiah ‘anti-science’ for linking cardiac-related deaths in Hassan to COVID vaccines

BJP accuses Siddaramaiah of deflecting attention from string of cardiac-related deaths in Hassan, says ‘questioning vaccine is anti-science, anti-people’.

In firefighting mode, Surjewala draws party line—no discussion on change of guard in Karnataka

Surjewala tries to placate warring factions, saying ‘head of family’ in party is PCC chief Shivakumar & ‘head of family’ in government is CM Siddaramaiah.

Karnataka Congress in troubleshoot mode as state in-charge meets disgruntled MLAs

Meanwhile, CM Siddaramaiah has tried to dispel claims that all is not well with him & deputy DK Shivakumar, even as internal tensions threaten to trigger an implosion within the party.

Karnataka’s new misinformation bill can penalise social media users for honest mistakes

The bill criminalises speech that is factually incorrect and imposes unusually harsh penalties. Spreading fake news could get you the same prison time as that for kidnapping.

How license fee hikes by Karnataka’s Congress govt are driving distillers to neighbouring states

After steep licence fee hike by Karnataka govt, Andhra Pradesh minister offered Mysuru-based craft rum distiller ‘tailor-made excise policy’ if he were to move operations to neighbouring state.

Karnataka’s bills on misinformation & hate speech to be reviewed as Siddaramaiah faces rising heat

The Karnataka CM is already battling corruption charges, party unrest and a BJP backlash. The bills will be sent to various depts for consultations before they are presented before cabinet.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.