Forest departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses

Forest departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses

There are no registered breeders or authorised pet shops to sell African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) – one of the most easily procurable animals in the country. While the bird is extensively available in pet markets, Forest departments in different States said no breeder has registered with them. The departments had responded to applications filed … Read more

Kodavas confused over how to record religious identity in socio-economic survey in Karnataka

Kodavas confused over how to record religious identity in socio-economic survey in Karnataka

Officials interact with a family during the social and educational survey (caste survey) in Hubballi, Karnataka on September 23, 2025. The Kodava community appears to be in a dilemma over how to record their identity in the ongoing Social and Educational Survey being conducted by the government of Karnataka. At the heart of the debate … Read more

Ramakrishna Rao holds record of preparing maximum budgets as Finance Secretary

Ramakrishna Rao holds record of preparing maximum budgets as Finance Secretary

Finance department Special Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao is all set to take charge as the new Chief Secretary of Telangana on April 30 evening. The 1991-batch officer has worked in various capacities in the united Andhra Pradesh State and was made the Finance Secretary after the formation of separate Telangana. He continued in the … Read more