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Rakhi gift before polls, now strain on coffers, how Mahayuti’s Ladki Bahin scheme has undergone a squeeze

The scheme, brought in as 'Raksha Bandhan gift', brought relief to many low-income women, but stricter post-poll checks have deemed many women ineligible, triggering political backlash.

Another round of Centre-south clash as Union minister says Keeladi report ‘needs scientific validation’

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat says report submitted to ASI by archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna—who found an ancient civilisation in Keeladi—not technically supported yet.

With talks of leadership change & mega membership drives, both NCPs kick off local polls campaign

Both NCP factions held their functions in Pune—an NCP stronghold. Sharad & Ajit Pawar said any decisions on alliances in different places would be made after consulting local leaders.

Hindutva grouse returns to haunt an MF Husain auction in Mumbai. Latest row & past controversies

Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has submitted a memorandum to Amit Shah, Devendra Fadnavis and CP Deven Bharti, warning of a public agitation if they refused to meet its demand.

How politics spilled over into business as Kitex vs LDF govt in Kerala enters 2nd round

Sabu Jacob lays out Kitex Garments' plans for Telangana day after Kerala minister said those making insinuations about ease of doing business in the state will have to answer to the youth.

Journalist’s arrest over derogatory term on TV show sparks a Jagan vs Chandrababu slugfest

Andhra Pradesh CM slams his predecessor for 'not taking responsibility', Jagan says arrest is 'vendetta'.

Karnataka caste survey: What’s behind Congress high command’s call for a recount

The caste survey report was submitted to the state government last year, but it has not been made public, even though some portions have purportedly come out through leaks.

Mevani vs Gohil: A rift laid bare in Gujarat Congress amid Rahul’s big reform plan ahead of bypolls

Infighting over 'BJP agents' in Congress has erupted as the state heads to by-elections in the Kadi and Visavadar assembly seats.

‘Only BS6 commercial vehicles to be allowed in capital from 1 November,’ says Delhi environment minister

Manjinder Singh Sirsa slams AAP's 'photo-op politics', says Kejriwal cannot live without power and that when the former CM lost Delhi, 'he fled to Punjab'.

Revanth inducts 3 ministers into cabinet, 3 berths still vacant. Congress rushes to pacify dissenters

It's the 1st cabinet expansion since Congress came to power in Telangana in 2023. Several MLAs like Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy & Malreddy Ranga Reddy were vying for berths.

On Camera

Why Samay Raina is making Kashmiri Pandits proud

Kashmiri Pandits had only two choices: pick up the gun and risk the decimation of an already small community, or leave—and live. We chose the latter.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

‘Atmanirbharta in defence can’t be just about making weapons, need sovereignty’—Air Marshal at Ran Samwad 

Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Ashutosh Dixit also spoke about theaterisation of Indian armed forces and said that over 90% agreement has been reached on the same.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.