President, Governors can’t stall bills even if unconstitutional: 4 opposition states to SC | India News

NEW DELHI: Opposition-governed states of Karnataka, Punjab, Kerala and Telangana Tuesday told Supreme Court that Constitution confers no discretion on President and governors to stall a bill passed by legislature even on the ground it is unconstitutional or repugnant to a central law.Advocating the supremacy of the cabinet system of governance at the Centre and…

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AKTU celebrates student startups | Lucknow News

Lucknow: AKTU’s young visionaries stole the spotlight on Tuesday as the university, for the first time in its history, celebrated startups at its 23rd convocation. In all, Seven startups were recognized across categories.Accessibility Startup Award winner was Impacech Solutions, founded by Harsh Chauhan and Sarthak Shishodia. Their Life Vision device offers 360° protection for the…

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High alert on UP-Nepal border amid violent protest in Himalayan nation | Lucknow News

Lucknow/Bahraich: Uttar Pradesh Police, backed by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), went into high alert mode along the Indo–Nepal border after violent anti-govt protests in Nepal. Security was reinforced across all seven border districts of UP — Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich, Shravasti, Balrampur, Siddharthnagar, and Maharajganj — to prevent any…

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‘GST cut to ease entry level stress,’ says Godrej Enterprises executive director

MUMBAI: The rejigging of GST slabs will make products more affordable for consumers, easing stress for the entry level market segment, said Nyrika Holkar, executive director at Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG), which is expecting reduction in taxes to give a boost to festive purchases. The move, Holkar said, will also push premiumisation. Availability of financing…

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