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Monday, March 9, 2026
TopicLand mafia

Topic: land mafia

The real Bihar godfather is the land mafia. Fake receipts, muscle power, kangaroo courts

The absence of an alternate big urban centre has led to the over congestion of Patna, skyrocketing land prices in a state that has little presence of business.

‘Will bury you 10 feet in the ground & no one will ever know’ — Shivraj warns MP land mafia

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, not known for using intemperate language, says he's in a ‘dangerous mood’ & his govt's actions on land mafia are part of good governance.

Frothing lakes of Bengaluru: Civic apathy or government mismanagement?

The National Green Tribunal recently found that not even 1 ml water in the infamous Bellandur lake of Bengaluru is clean. Experts weigh in.

On Camera

BJP’s stance on Vande Mataram is a big political paradox. Nagaland exposes it

The ruling party at the Centre has to keep quiet about Nagaland’s thoughts on Vande Mataram if it wants to enjoy power in the state that will go to polls in early 2028.

An economic ‘sagar manthan’ beckons: As IT growth dwindles, manufacturing exports to take driver’s seat

A depreciating INR, combined with FTAs with the UK, US and EU, gives India tariff advantages over China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh.

Iranian naval ship Lavan with crew of 184 docked in Kochi same day US torpedoed IRIS Dena

IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.