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Israel's finance minister now governs the West Bank. Critics see steps toward permanent control

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has quietly taken steps toward cementing Israel's control of the West Bank with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich leading the way

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

‘Skill development scam’: Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest a conspiracy hatched by Chief Minister Jagan, alleges TDP leader Somireddy

Why is the CID not questioning former Finance Secretary Ajeya Kallam Reddy and former A.P. Skill Development Corporation Managing Director Prem Chandra Reddy in the scandal, asks Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

UDF locks horns with LDF in Assembly over ‘inefficient MPs’ charge

UDF MPs accused of not supporting State's interests in Parliament; heated exchange between both fronts; LDF blames Congress' fear of BJP; UDF blames LDF's inept fiscal management; UDF stages walkout; UDF claims Centre's policies to blame for financial crisis.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Madras High Court takes up two more suo motu revision petitions against discharge of Tamil Nadu Minister I. Periyasamy, former Minister B. Valarmathi from corruption cases

The present revision had been taken up against an order passed by an Additional Special Court for MP/MLA cases in Chennai on March 17, 2023.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

KSRTC sets new record in daily collection with ₹8.79 crore

KSRTC sets new record in daily collection with ₹8.79 crore

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

State government likely to borrow from welfare boards

Govt to borrow from welfare boards to address liquidity crunch. Sources say decision to be taken post-Onam after assessing cash position. Previous govts have resorted to this option, rarely in recent times. FM Balagopal pegged Onam expenses at ₹18,000 crore.

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Madras High Court takes up suo motu revision against withdrawal of disproportionate assets case against O. Panneerselvam in 2012

Madras HC takes up suo motu revision of order allowing DVAC to withdraw case against former AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam & family. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh to hear petition on Wed. DVAC had registered FIR against Panneerselvam in 2006. NGO Arappor Iyakkam seeks court-monitored probe into allegations of disproportionate assets.…

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Fight for State’s rightful share, Finance Minister tells UDF

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Saturday urged the United Democratic Front (UDF) to fight for the State’s rightful share from Central pool instead of blaming the State government for the State’s financial situation.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Finance dept. to verify CM’s daughter’s IGST remittances based on Cong. complaint

Finance dept. verifying accusations of IGST evasion by CM's daughter; Congress, BJP using it to campaign for Puthuppally bypoll; CPI(M) defending it as honest biz transaction; Isaac accused Congress of hiding behind smokescreen; Kuzhalnadan invited Isaac to inspect his finances; Satheesan using it to disparage CPI(M); Chandrasekhar accused crony capitalism…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Stop using star hotels and expensive facilities for events, government departments told

The Finance department wants government departments to cut down unnecessary expenses and put in place belt-tightening measures

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023