Don’t blame BJP, focus on work: LoP to Sukhu

Shimla: Former chief minister and leader of opposition in Himachal Pradesh assembly Jairam Thakur on Monday said instead of blaming the BJP for the economic crisis, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress govt should focus on development.Thakur said the Congress govt had taken nearly Rs 30,000-crore loan in its two-year tenure and it should give an account of the money spent to the public. The previous BJP govt only took Rs 19,000 crore loan in its five-year tenure, he added. The senior leader accused the CM of hiding his failures by blaming the previous BJP govt. “He is the first chief minister who has got into the habit of lying every day. He has never been a minister in the govt before and he has no experience of running a govt,” said Thakur. In the Congress govt, first a notification is issued and then two days later the officials try to correct it by issuing a back-dated notification, claimed Thakur. “Every day the chief minister comes up with new strategies to impose a tax burden on the public” he said. tnn

Congress fires fresh salvo, accuses govt of protecting Sebi chief Buch

Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch's absence from a PAC meeting has triggered accusations of conflict of interest involving her and her family. The Congress claims the government is shielding Buch to protect powerful interests. Rahul Gandhi's podcast 'Buch Bachao Syndicate' hints at a broader conspiracy impacting small investors, alleging links to PM Modi's associate Adani.

Ambupad Thakur releases book on Sree Sree Thakur Anukulchandra

Ram Nath Kovind received the first copy of Sree Sree Thakur: The Supreme Lord of Scientific Spirituality from Ambupad Thakur. Written by Prof. Damodar Thakur, it explores the scientific basis of spirituality. Kovind also received a Hindi translation of The Grandeur of the Upanishads and another book titled Master Fulfiller.

'Welcome to Brand Bengaluru': JDS, BJP slam Congress govt as city witnesses heavy waterlogging

Following heavy rains and severe waterlogging in Bengaluru, the JDS and BJP have criticized the Karnataka government for poor infrastructure management. JDS targeted CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar for the city's condition, while BJP's Vijayendra questioned the administration's preparedness. CM Siddaramaiah assured relief efforts are underway for those affected.

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