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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