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‘2 states got pakora & jalebi, rest have empty plates’ — Kharge slams budget, Sitharaman hits back

INDIA bloc MPs walk out as soon as minister rises to speak in Rajya Sabha. Dhankhar criticises Opposition for 'weaponising' Parliament protest to suit its 'political agenda'.

Splitting BBMP — how Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill proposes to change city’s governance model

The bill was tabled in the Karnataka assembly Tuesday. The Congress govt has promised consultation & deliberation with stakeholders before finalising the decision.

Echoes of past haunt Shillong as anti-outsider campaign gathers strength, NPP dithers

Rising anti-outsider incidents in Shillong stoke fears among non-tribals over a return to Meghalaya's violent past. NPP-led coalition denies claims it is soft on pressure groups.

Heirs to criminal empire, now at heart of remission row, why Karwaria family matters in UP politics

UP Governor Anandiben Patel has ordered the premature remission of Uday Bhan Karwaria. He is the son of Bhukkal Maharaj, who ran a criminal empire in Allahabad in the 1980s.

Budget windfall for Naidu with Amaravati aid, Polavaram commitment. ‘TDP sold public short’ — YSRCP

As Modi govt made opposition to special category status amply known, TDP boss insisted on liberal funding essential to rebuild state including Amaravati & Polavaram, says party.

‘Kursi-bachao’ budget of Modi govt ‘copied’ ideas from our Lok Sabha manifesto, says Congress

Congress highlighted internship programme, employment-linked incentive scheme and abolition of angel tax as examples of ideas Modi govt ‘copied’ from its Lok Sabha polls manifesto.

Eye on Nitish, BJP’s stake, Modi govt gives Bihar Rs 58,000-cr-plus infra bonanza in budget

Besides development of Vishnupad and Mahabodhi temple corridors, Union Budget also proposed industrial node for Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor at Gaya in Bihar.

BJP’s allies in Northeast to push for 6th Schedule amendment to empower tribal autonomous councils

NPP, TIPRA Motha & UPPL have joined hands to seek greater financial & executive powers for the tribal councils in the region, it is learnt. Home ministry has invited them for talks.

Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena wants Bigg Boss OTT 3 to be taken off air, calls content ‘lewd, offensive’

Shiv Sena's Manisha Kayande took offence to an episode showing contestant Armaan Malik sharing intimate moment with his wife Kritika Malik. Kayande says, 'Even children watch this show'.

Industry pressuring govt to bring in 14-hr working day, says Karnataka labour minister

Ministers are trying to manage expectations of industry & employee unions as big-ticket investors have been offered several such incentives in other states, it is learnt.

On Camera

How do employees air out their appraisal frustrations? Through reels on Instagram

During appraisal month, tensions run especially high, resignations abound, and the one place it all airs out is on Instagram.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.