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BJP promises free cows, loan waivers, scooties and more ahead of Telangana assembly polls

In its election manifesto released on Thursday, the BJP promised farm loan waivers upto Rs 2 lakh, free laptops to students as well as regulation of liquor sale in the state.

In Rajasthan Congress manifesto, a promise to crack down on coaching hubs, steps for free press

Move significant as Rajasthan is home to coaching hub Kota, which is hit by student suicides. Congress also promises loan waiver to farmers.

For 2019 elections, BJP at least needs the Citizenship Amendment Bill

Building of Ram temple is out of its hands, so BJP is looking to the Citizenship Amendment Bill to provide push for its Hindutva agenda. But JPC is playing spoilsport.

16% quota for Marathas gets unanimous thumbs-up from Maharashtra assembly

Bill specifies that new quota will not affect the 52 per cent reservation existing for OBCs, SCs, STs and others. Move comes 5 months ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

While the temple is stuck in court, BJP is busy rebuilding the legend of Lord Ram in UP

From announcing statues of Lord Ram to renaming Faizabad district, BJP govts in UP and at the Centre have raised matters to a fever pitch over the last year.

Madhya Pradesh records 74.61% voter turnout on poll day

1,145 EVMs were replaced as polling was marred by complaints of faulty EVMs and VVVPAT machines.

The naamdar knows nothing about farming & sheds crocodile tears for farmers, says PM Modi in Rajasthan

Modi also said the Congress govt ignored recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission, while the BJP had increased minimum support price.

Imran Khan says Pakistan govt and military are on same page, want to mend ties with India

Pakistan PM Imran Khan said that the ‘only problem’ Pakistan has with India is over the Kashmir dispute.

Kartarpur corridor harbours hope, but must be aware of ground realities: Hardeep Singh Puri

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the Kartarpur corridor is anchored in goodwill, but improving India-Pakistan ties will need more efforts.

Congress manifesto in Telangana promises to make attack on journalists non-bailable offence

Congress offers freedom of speech and security to journalists, promises several financial measures to help them.

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University townships — India’s chance to build its own version of what America got right

India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.