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100 days of Siddaramaiah govt: Welfare push amid growth fears, caution on undoing BJP policies

MLAs demand funds for public works in their constituencies ahead of 2024 LS polls, but officials say govt has little money for any new programmes & capital expenditure has been low.

Who is Mamman Khan, Congress MLA summoned by police over ‘shop loot’ during Nuh violence

Khan, who had mentioned cow vigilante Monu Manesar in Haryana assembly earlier this year, has been asked to join probe as he 'may have some information/documents related to the case'.

Higher stipend, cheaper cylinders, more police jobs — MP CM makes slew of promises to women voters

At Jamuri Maidan in Bhopal Sunday, Shivraj Singh Chouhan also promises relief on 'inflated' electricity bills & closure of 'ahatas'. Congress says he's 'copying' Kamal Nath.

‘Aiming for 40% vote share in Haryana,’ says Dushyant Chautala, hints at JJP’s foray into Rajasthan

On his party JJP being part of BJP-led NDA, Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala says 'whenever there is an alliance for elections, parties make compromises to accommodate allies'.

Gujarat contractors ‘prevailing’ — UP Congress chief targets firm behind Kashi Vishwanath project

Ajay Rai says 'people of Amethi miss Rahul Gandhi' and UP Congress will stand by Priyanka 'with full might' if she decides to contest 2024 polls from Varanasi.

Mann strikes back with ‘hunger for power’ jibe after Punjab governor warns him of President’s Rule

Mann says governor Purohit should enter electoral fray in Rajasthan after latter warned CM that he could write to President about failure of constitutional machinery in Punjab.

New faces in Shivraj cabinet — OBC face from Mahakaushal, 4-time MLA & Uma Bharti’s nephew

Induction of 3 faces in Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's cabinet is aimed at aimed at balancing caste dynamics & bolstering BJP tally in various regions.

AAP’s balancing act: Poll guarantees in Congress-ruled states, but ‘serious’ about INDIA, seat-sharing

This month, Kejriwal pitched his party as an alternative to BJP & ‘ally’ Congress at Bhopal rally. But the party is still ‘keen’ on seat-sharing talks and setting common ground.

Battle over Hanuman in poll-bound MP as Shivraj flags off temple project on Kamal Nath’s turf

Madhya Pradesh CM says ‘Hanuman Lok will become centre of spiritual consciousness’. Kamal Nath calls project a 'gimmick’ by ‘chunavi bhakt’.

Centre to issue guidelines for use of forest land for non-forest purposes under new act: Official

New Delhi , August 25 (ANI): The Center will issue a new set of guidelines to be followed by state governments for the diversion...

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

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.