‘Masterstroke in bad policy making’: Priyank Kharge slams centre’s blanket ban on online real money gaming; says ‘why the rush’

Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge has criticized the central government’s ban on online real money gaming. He says the ban will hurt state revenues and investment. It could also impact jobs in IT, AI, and design. Kharge highlights potential losses in GST and income tax revenue. He also warns about the impact on foreign investment.

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Trump admin’s last-ditch effort fails; US government shutdown takes effect – Why it matters

The US federal government has shut down, the first in nearly seven years, after Senate Democrats blocked a Republican funding bill. This impasse, driven by deep partisan divisions over spending and healthcare, leaves hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed and disrupts many government operations, with significant economic and public impacts.

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Chhattisgarh: Principals handed stray dog duty; Congress, teachers’ bodies accuse govt of overburdening schools

Chhattisgarh’s Directorate of Public Instruction has appointed school principals as nodal officers to prevent stray dog entry and ensure student safety, citing Supreme Court directives. This move has drawn criticism from the Congress and teachers’ bodies, who argue it overburdens staff with non-academic duties, impacting education.

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