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Sandeshkhali. The West Bengal Police arrested the TMC leader on Thursday.

K Shivaram, a multifaceted individual known for his roles in bureaucracy, acting, and politics, breathed his last at a Bengaluru hospital on Thursday. He was 70 years old. Born on April 6, 1953, in Urugahalli village, Ramanagar district, Shivaram led a diverse life, leaving an indelible mark in various fields. K Shivaram: from bureaucracy to acting Shivaram, born to drama master Kempaiah and Chikkaboramma, ventured into different domains throughout his life. Despite facing challenges, he excelled in bureaucracy and made notable contributions to the world of acting. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the first person to clear the UPSC exam in Kannada, a significant achievement reflecting his dedication and prowess. K Shivaram: A Career Spanning Achievements

K Shivaram, a multifaceted individual known for his contributions to bureaucracy, acting, and politics, passed away at the age of 70 in Bengaluru. Born on April 6, 1953, in Urugahalli village, Ramanagar district, Shivaram ventured into various domains, leaving a mark of versatility and dedication.

Rajeev Gautam, a former senior executive at US conglomerate Honeywell, has contributed $250,000, or about Rs 2 crore, to his alma mater Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) to establish three endowed programmes in the department of chemical engineering. The contribution is part of a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between IITK, IIT Kanpur Foundation, and Gautam. The sum would be utilised towards the institution of an endowed faculty chair, a faculty fellowship and a travel grant programme for students, the institute said.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said in the state assembly on Thursday that strict action would be taken against those involved in forging CM Eknath Shinde's signature. The Mumbai police on Wednesday registered a case against unidentified persons for allegedly forging the signature and stamp of CM Shinde. The forgery came to light due to the alertness of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) staff after they received some memorandums suggesting certain actions. Leader of Opposition Vijay Wadettiwar raised the issue in the Lower House on Thursday, saying the issue of fake stamps of the CMO and forging of the chief minister's signature was serious.

Naga dominated constituencies have petitioned chief minister N Biren Singh to appoint new Tribal Affairs and Hills Minister in-charge to look after the affairs of tribals and hills efficiently and effectively. In a letter the MLAs stated, “As you are aware of the difficulties faced by the innocent citizens of Manipur due to unrest happening in our state. In this hour of crisis, we would like to appeal to you to kindly look into the matter of the functioning of Tribal Affairs and Hills Department which has been rendered defunct due to absence of the Hon'ble Minister of Tribal Affairs and Hills, Government of Manipur for the last 10(ten) months. It is pertinent to point out that this Department is becoming more crucial in this hour of crisis to look after the needs and development of tribals and hills areas of the state to bring over-all peace and progress in the state. Therefore, we would like to request you to appoint a new Tribal Affairs and Hills Minister in-charge to look after the affairs of tribals and hills efficiently and effectively". There are two ministers from the Kuki community in the council of ministers. While Letpao Haokip is Tribal Affairs and Hills Minister, Nemcha Kipgen is industry minister.

disruptive US government shutdown, setting up another clash with ultra-conservatives who swiftly blasted the agreement. The deal would provide one week of temporary funding to avert a March 2 partial shutdown and fund parts of the government through Sept. 30.

By Makini Brice and Richard Cowan

₹6,495 per bbl, having swung between ₹6,456 and ₹6,598 per bbl during the session, against a previous close of ₹6,514 per barrel. -Analysts attributed the price falls to profit-taking plus a combined response to a surge in US crude stocks and continuing hopes of a Gaza ceasefire deal in coming days.

Authorities say an offshore oil spill that prompted Trinidad and Tobago to declare a national emergency earlier this month has reached the shores of the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire hundreds of miles away

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'Kudlow' panelists Steve Forbes and Sandra Smith discuss preserving the U.S. dollar.

Vodafone Idea regarding the applicability of TDS on discounts provided to prepaid distributors for the sale of SIM cards and recharge vouchers. "The appeals filed by the assessee – cellular mobile service providers, challenging the judgments of the High Courts of Delhi and Calcutta are allowed and these judgments are set aside. The appeals filed by the Revenue challenging the judgments of High Courts of Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Bombay are dismissed in terms of the reportable judgment," the judgment noted.

New York Post columnist Rikki Schlott on young professionals fleeing Democrat-run states and legacy admissions at Ivy League schools.

By Anuja Bharat Mistry

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday hailed Bengaluru tax payers for their contributions in building a strong and 'Viksit Bharat', and said the Department of Revenue is running its entire national faceless income tax assessment scheme from Karnataka's capital city. Speaking after laying the foundation stone for the upcoming complex «HONGIRANA» for Income Tax officers and staff here, she said the tax payers of Bengaluru have been absolutely giving us the buoyancy, and thanked all individual and corporate taxpayers in this region for making sure for building a strong and 'Viksit Bharat'. «Your contribution is relentless. There has never been a dip. So thank you very much Bengaluru for keeping that momentum up», she said. Sitharaman also emphasised the investments that the Central government is making in Bengaluru.

PTI. Anu Garg, the State Development Commissioner, highlighted the amenities provided to the slum dwellers, including land rights, tap water access, sanitation facilities, and electricity. "We have shown him that the slum dwellers have got land rights, tap water connections, toilets, and power supply.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Wednesday said a ‘potential collision’ is expected between two satellites one from the US and the other from Russia about 600 km above the earth on February 28 which could result in significant debris generation. The two satellites on collision course are Nasa’s Thermosphere Ionosphere Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics (TIMED) mission spacecraft and the Russian Cosmos 2221 satellite. “The two non-maneuverable orbiting spacecraft are expected to make their closest pass at about 1:30 am EST on Wednesday, Feb.

Arvind Kejriwal saying ‘not a single piece of paper brought to LG’s notice, officially or unofficially’ with regard the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's ‘Water Scheme’. In a 7-page letter LG Saxena said, “Water, Finance, Urban Development, all departments concerned with this scheme are fully and totally under CM’s control. LG has no role whatsoever.

Himachal Pradesh Minister of the Public Works Department (PWD) Vikramaditya Singh stepped down from his position, a day after the Rajya Sabha election result in the state. In Assam, Goswami was the former MLA of Jorhat, he is headed to New Delhi where he is likely to join BJP. Earlier on Tuesday, when asked about the speculations of Goswami switching sides, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had said he had no information about it, but "he is a powerful leader of the Congress and if he joins the BJP, I will welcome it".

Naveen Patnaik, and attend other functions related to the ‘Jaga Mission’ (scheme for development of slums), the ‘Mukta’ scheme (localised employment opportunities for the urban poor) and ‘Mission Shakti’, officials said. Since 2017, Odisha government’s Department of Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment and the Fisheries and Animal Resource Department have collaborated with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for innovation in data-driven decision-making, they said.