Trump's latest ‘tariff tantrum' risks years of US-India partnership: US Congressman
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Yogi Govt vows stern action on Fatehpur incident; Finance Minister Khanna warns against vigilantism
The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a tough stand on the recent Fatehpur incident, with Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna assuring the state assembly that those responsible will face strict action under stringent legal provisions. Rejecting allegations of government involvement raised by Leader of the Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey, Khanna declared that maintaining law and order is 'non-negotiable' and that no one taking the law into their own hands will be spared. Khanna informed the House that an FIR was registered on August 11 at Kotwali police station against 10 named individuals and 150 unidentified persons. The case has been filed under serious sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 190, 191(2), 191(3), 301, and 196, along with provisions of the Criminal Law Amendment Act-7 and Sections 2 and 3 of the Public Property Damage Prevention Act. 'The FIR itself is proof that the government is doing its job. Vigilantism will not be tolerated, and strict action will be taken against every accused,' Khanna said. He emphasized that legal proceedings were initiated promptly, demonstrating the government's zero-tolerance approach to disorder. Khanna dismissed claims that the state administration had any role in the incident, calling such allegations baseless and politically motivated. 'The opposition is unnecessarily giving a political colour to the matter. The police acted swiftly, and no one will escape punishment,' he stated. The minister reaffirmed that law and order remain the top priority for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government, warning that any attempt to disrupt peace or create chaos will be dealt with firmly. By initiating swift legal action and invoking both IPC and special law provisions, the Yogi government has sought to send a clear message: unlawful acts and mob behavior will be met with uncompromising enforcement, ensuring accountability and protecting public order across Uttar Pradesh.
New Indian Express
2 hours ago
- New Indian Express
To counter RTI hounds, Karnataka government mulls increasing fees
BENGALURU: Your right to know may get costlier if the state government would have its way. The government is considering increasing fee per page to furnish required details to those who seek information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. As of now, price per page for RTI replies is Rs 2, and for BPL card holders, it is free up to 100 pages. Law Minister HK Patil told the House on Tuesday that the government may consider increasing the fee per page. Patil said the purpose of the RTI Act is to bring transparency in administration. 'The RTI Act was formulated by the Centre. But rules can be also framed by the state government,' he added. The issue was raised by Bailahongal MLA Mahantesh Koujalagi. Koujalagi said the RTI Act is being misused by some people to target officers and to get personal information. 'Some persons are asking for details from past 20 years or more. Officials are spending a lot of time on this,' the MLA said. Patil said so far, the state government has blacklisted 26 RTI 'activists.' He said no government official has, however, complained against harassment by RTI activists. 'If they complain, we will take action against them,' he said. The minister also pointed out that based on the Lokayukta recommendation the government had dismissed State Information Commissioner Ravindra Gurunath Dhakappa. Karkala MLA V Sunil Kumar said RTI Act has been misused. 'Some activists keep applying. There is a need to restrict their questions,' he said. Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal said the RTI Act has become a tool to make money. He said there is a need for vigilance and bringing RTI activists under law. 'You should see their (RTI activists) house, cars and they blackmail MLAs, MPs and officials,' the MLA added. Meanwhile, advocate and RTI activist T Narasimha Murthy told TNIE that increasing price per page should not affect RTI activists, but questioned the rationale on which the government is proposing to increase the fee. 'If the cost per page increases, then the government may increase the fee,' Murthy said. On the other hand, if any government official faces harassment from RTI activists, they can approach the police station to file a complaint.
New Indian Express
2 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Sparing others, only Dalits forcibly evicted from Kadugodi land: Legislative Council LoP Chalavadi
BENGALURU: Leader of Opposition in the Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy during the discussion on matters of urgent public importance on Tuesday, protested the alleged demolition and eviction of Dalits from the 711-acre (Survey number 1) Kadugodi Plantation, Bidarahalli hobli, Bengaluru East. 'The land was sanctioned to local farmers in the 1950s and distributed among Dalits and other marginalised farmers. In its recent eviction, the forest department has razed small homes. Why weren't the offices, industries and other constructions by big builders in the land left untouched,' Chalavadi questioned. Responding, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said it was forest land and there was unauthorised occupation of over 120 acres, with some attempting to sell plots illegally. The forest department reclaimed it. Highlighting a Supreme Court directive, Khandre stated the House that in the 'Record of Rights, Tenancy and Crop Information' (RTC), the land is mentioned as 'forest land'.
