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Topic: Freebies

Freebie politics has economic implications. States must aim for financial sustainability

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

‘Freebies form of bribery, bring in law to curb it,’ says RSS-affiliate SJM’s Ashwani Mahajan

National Co-convener of RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch highlights need to distinguish between freebies & welfare goods, and India's strong position despite global turmoil.

EC wants voters to know what goes into making ‘revdi’ & how fake news crossed Lakshman Rekha

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‘Target beneficiaries, revenue receipts’ — what EC’s proposal on poll promises wants from parties

Election Commission's proposed policy will seek details on how a party plans to rationalise expenditures & go for borrowings in case of inadequate funding.

Freebies: EC wants voters to know financial fallout of poll promises, writes to parties

EC plans to prescribe a 'proforma' for political parties to furnish details of 'financial implications' of poll promises, and 'ways and means' to fund them.

No state broke exchequer with freebies — TN finance minister Thiaga Rajan on Modi’s caution

Speaking in Hyderabad Saturday, Tamil Nadu finance minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan asked on what basis the union government was telling states how to spend money.

Modi cannot blame states for ‘freebies’. Govt has failed to provide economic development

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

One state’s freebie can be another state’s welfare

What may be deemed a ‘freebie’ today may become a required ‘welfare’ tomorrow, for example, free internet.

Rajinikanth to Dhanush, how Tamil stars have portrayed politics of ‘freebies’

In his 1993 film Valli, 'Superstar' Rajinikanth urged crowds to diss freebies and ask for employment.

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Manohar Kahaniyan was Crime Patrol of pre-TV era. Now IAF Chief’s metaphor for Pakistani tales

The magazine was a product of its time—when newsprint was cheap, imagination was free, and the hunger for suspense could drive circulation numbers into the tens of thousands.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.