Karnataka High Court invalidated Centre and Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission rules on green energy citing conflicting with the Electricity Act-2003. The court emphasized Parliament's authority under the Constitution but reminded that new laws cannot override existing ones. The state regulator has been asked to consider annual banking facilities for green energy generating companies.
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched its campaign song 'phir layenge Kejriwal' for the Delhi assembly polls, emphasizing its achievements in health, education, and welfare schemes. AAP, BJP, and Congress are engaged in a competitive triangular contest, with major leaders and constituencies, including New Delhi's high-profile seat, drawing significant attention.
Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav stated that the recent Assembly poll results demonstrate the citizens' rejection of Arvind Kejriwal's politics. AAP lost to BJP, securing only 22 seats while BJP won 48. Yadav acknowledged Congress's defeat and committed to reviewing and improving their strategy, noting a slight improvement in their vote share from 4.3% to 6.39%.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah challenges opposition leader R Ashok to prove his corruption allegations against the Congress government, questioning their validity. Ashok had accused the Congress of a "60 per cent commission" scandal and poor governance. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismisses internal rift rumors, emphasizing his commitment to the party's success and discipline during the ongoing Congress Samavesha in Belagavi.
Union home minister Amit Shah commends the surrender of 50 Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district as a significant step towards ending Naxalism in India. He reiterates the government's clear policy for rehabilitation of those choosing the path of peace and development, encouraging others to follow.
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Two seers at Maha Kumbh, Mahamandaleshwar Arun Giri and SK Narayan Giri, are drawing crowds due to their luxurious gold ornaments. Arun Giri wears 6.7 kg of gemstone rings and gold bracelets, believing they aid in meditation, while Narayan Giri, known as Golden Baba, wears 4 kg of jewelry. They aim to distribute saplings to devotees.
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