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PV's daughter as candidate for MLC polls masterstroke by KCR

The move by TRS to field former PM Narasinha Rao's daughter is a masterstroke to own the legacy of the late Andhra and Telangana leader, considered the father of India's economic reforms

Feb 24, 2021

New COVID variant in Japan different from UK, Africa; over 90 people infected

Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobo Kato revealed that the new mutant variant of coronavirus known as E484K has been found in 91 cases in the Kanto area of eastern Japan.

Feb 20, 2021

Meena Harris needs to "change her behaviour"; VP's office seeks to draw line

Advisors of the Vice President have instructed Meena not to produce any products or write books that uses the name of Kamala Harris or anything related to her as it will go against the ethics of the White House.

Feb 15, 2021

DK Shivakumar's daughter weds SM Krishna's grandson in Bengaluru | Details

Coinciding with Valentine's Day, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D.K. Shivakumar's eldest daughter Aishwarya on Sunday married BJP's veteran member S.M. Krishna's grandson Amartya Hegde at a private hotel in this tech city.

Feb 15, 2021

SC issues notice to Twitter, Centre on plea to curb hate speech, abusive content

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Centre and Twitter on a plea seeking a mechanism to check content on Twitter spreading hatred through fake news and instigative content through bogus accounts.

Feb 12, 2021

Indian Americans in Biden-Harris Administration, White House

Neera Tandon regrets on campaign tweets; To be confirmed to Biden's cabinet

Neera Tanden, the Indian-American nominee to President Joe Biden's cabinet, apologised to Republican Senators for insulting them in tweets during poll campaign. Despite the Republican opposition to her nomination, she is likely to be confirmed

Feb 11, 2021

Bihar Cabinet expansion: Nitesh Kumar retains important berths for JD(U) [full list of portfolios]

Among the total of 17 ministers inducted, BJP gets 9 berths while the JD(U) secures 8 berths. Full details here.

Feb 9, 2021

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu joins National Security Advisory Board

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu now on National Security Advisory Board [full members list]

Tech tycoon Sridhar Vembu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of software development firm Zoho Corporation who was recently conferrred with Padma Shri, is now on the advisory board of National Security.

Feb 2, 2021

UAE to grant citizenship to investors, doctors, other professionals [guidelines]

The UAE spends billions of dollars each year on free education, healthcare, housing loans and grants for its estimated 1.4 million citizens, which is a huge incentive for foreigners.

Jan 30, 2021

Padma Awards 2021: SP Balasubramaniam, Tarun Gogoi, among 119 awardees [full list]

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday announced the awards that include seven Padma Vibhushan awards, 10 Padma Bhushan awards and 102 Padma Shri awards. Here's the full list.

Jan 25, 2021

Under pressure Yediyurappa reallocates portfolios third time to disgruntled ministers [see new portfolios]

With another cabinet reshuffle, this is the third one in the last five days. But BS Yediyurappa is still struggling to please disgruntled party leaders.

Jan 25, 2021

Yediyurappa's makes U-turn, says illegal mining can be regularised in K'taka

In Mysuru, Yediyurappa told reporters that mining and quarrying are inevitable for development.

Jan 24, 2021

KCR moving to Delhi, son KTR to be CM; rumours ripe in Telangana

Rumour has it Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's son KT Rama Rao will soon be sworn in as the next CM.

Jan 23, 2021

Shivamogga dynamite blast; only one dead body identified out of six: Karnataka Home Minister

The tally of deceased in the incident is not yet confirmed while different sources have reported varying death toll.

Jan 22, 2021

Australia beats 3rd wave pandemic; sets example for world to follow

Despite the good news, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the cap on international arrivals to Australia would not be lifted until February 15.