Cong suspends MLC Jabbar over D’gere no-show | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Congress Wednesday suspended MLC K Abdul Jabbar, who quit as chairman of the minority department three days ago, from the party’s primary membership for anti-party activities linked to the Davanagere South assembly bypoll, triggering unease among minority leaders.The action comes days after Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar dissolved minority-welfare committees formed by…

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Of 242 castes in T’gana, 135 are more backward: SEEPC survey analysis | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: An Independent Expert Working Group (IEWG), which undertook a comprehensive analysis of Socio-Economic, Educational, Employment, Political and Caste (SEEEPC) Survey 2024, has said 135 castes (of 242 castes) in the state are considered more backward than the average caste in Telangana as their composite backwardness index (CBI) score is more than 81. Of the…

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Haryana DTCP cracks whip on 13 illegal banquet halls, razes hotel | Gurgaon News

The banquet halls and marriage venues are in villages like Lohaka, Pahari, Gadaipur, Husainika, Khalilpur, Nanu Kalan, Mahenderwara, Kherla and Jatola Gurgaon: The town and country planning department has launched a crackdown on unauthorised banquet halls, marriage venues and hotels across the district, identifying 13 establishments for violating land-use norms. It also demolished a hotel…

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Room air-conditioner prices rise by 5% compared to last year: Manufacturers | Ahmedabad News

Ahmedabad: Room air-conditioners are set to cost about 5% more this summer than last year, as manufacturers face rising input costs and stricter efficiency rules. Companies such as Blue Star said higher commodity prices, new energy-efficiency labelling norms effective from Jan 2026, and global pressures are driving the increase. Industry executives estimate material costs have…

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