Hyderabad-based firm which only takes up govt projects donated Rs 966-cr — Rs 1,186-cr including Rs 220-cr of Western UP Power Transco — in electoral bonds to various parties in last 5 yrs.
The 2023 elections raise three questions: how elected MLAs become unpopular while the state leadership doesn't; why parties don't replace them; and is replacement good for democratic politics?
Tamilisai Soundararajan Friday addressed joint session of Telangana legislature following Congress’ election to power. Governor’s speech is drafted by government.
Independent candidate Karne Shireesha, known widely as 'buffalo sister’, rose to fame as a symbol of youth discontent against the BRS govt's handling of job-related issues.
CPI(Maoist) has called for boycott in this constituency which borders Chhattisgarh. Villagers say fight primarily between sitting Congress MLA Anasuya Danasari & BRS' Bade Nagajyothi.
BRS showcases KLIP as 'mammoth engineering marvel'. Farmers unimpressed as waters yet to soak new ayacut fields; canal works pending. Voters focus on issues like lack of govt jobs.
In poll speeches, KCR says statehood was result of his struggle, blames Congress 'for delay in statehood approval' which resulted in many Telanganites 'ending their lives' in dejection.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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