Surjewala defends ballot papers for local body polls

Bengaluru, (UNI) Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC General Secretary and Karnataka Congress In-charge, has warmly welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to conduct urban and rural local body elections using ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines (EVMs). He described the move as a bold initiative aimed at restoring voter confidence and reinforcing democratic principles. “This decision…

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Onam celebrated with fervour

Bhopal: The Malayali community celebrated Onam festival with traditional fervour on Friday at V.D. Nair Complex, Mahabali Nagar. A huge Pookkalam (flower rangoli) was decorated in the courtyard, through which Emperor Mahabali and Lord Vaman were welcomed. This tradition has been continuously followed here for the last 20 years. In the program that started at…

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FTCCI backs GST reforms, seeks petroleum inclusion

Hyderabad, Sep 5 (UNI) The 108-year-old Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) today hailed the sweeping GST rate rationalisation announced at the 56th GST Council Meeting, describing it as a “milestone towards a simpler and more inclusive tax regime.” Talking to the media, FTCCI President R Ravi Kumar said merging the 12…

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Ukraine relies on India’s ‘authoritative voice’ in supporting cessation of hostilities

New Delhi, Sep 5 (UNI) Ukraine has conveyed to India it relies on India’s ‘’authoritative voice’’ and active role in supporting the full cessation of hostilities and broader international peace efforts. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar about strengthening the Ukraine-India partnership and further implementation of agreements reached between Prime…

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Harsh Goenka hits back at Navarro’s ‘Brahmins’ remark, puts Indian meritocracy in spotlight

New Delhi, Sep 5 (UNI) Industrialist Harsh Goenka has slammed White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro for his casteist remark on Indian billionaires that ‘Brahmins’ were profiteering at the expense of common Indians. Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG enterprises, posted on X “ Dear Peter Navarro, India’s boardrooms aren’t run by Brahmins. Tata? Not Brahmin….

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