Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticizes the Karnataka government for imposing a garbage cess in Bengaluru. BJP leaders claim the Congress-led government is taxing everything due to financial mismanagement. Protests are planned against the price hikes in essentials like milk, electricity, and now waste management fees. The new garbage tax is set to burden residents and businesses from April 1.
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A 26-year-old Delhi taxi driver was fatally stabbed after a fare dispute escalated. Five people, including a juvenile, allegedly attacked the driver after refusing to pay a Rs 400 fare. Police have arrested one man and apprehended the juvenile, while the search continues for the remaining three suspects.
The government is likely to introduce measures to enhance financial support for exporters and small businesses in the upcoming Budget. This includes options like collateral-free lending and a pending interest equalisation scheme. The aim is to alleviate financial challenges faced by these sectors, which are crucial for economic activity and employment generation.
Calcutta high court questioned Bengal health department for not withdrawing Ringer's lactate intravenous fluid stocks from Paschim Banga Pharmaceutical after a stop-manufacture order due to the death of Mamoni Ruidas. The state was directed to compensate her family and file a report on the incident.
A three-year-old girl from Guna died due to lack of oxygen while being transported to a Bhopal hospital. The family alleges negligence as both the main and backup oxygen cylinders were empty. They demand action against the ambulance driver. The incident has sparked political criticism towards the state government for failures in the healthcare system.
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Virat Kohli's form is in the spotlight as India and Australia prepare for the fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, beginning on the Boxing Day (December 2). Kohli has had mixed performances on this tour so far, starting with a century in Perth but faltering in subsequent two Tests. India captain Rohit, however, remains confident about Kohli turning it around.
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Ravichandran Ashwin returned to Chennai after retiring from international cricket midway through India's tour of Australia. He received a grand welcome from family, friends and neighbours. Ashwin played for 14 years and took 537 Test wickets. He made the retirement announcement after the third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane.