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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
TopicState welfare

Topic: State welfare

No left-right divide on economic issues among Indian masses. BJP’s welfarism played a role

According to a new paper, the rise of welfare populism in Indian politics is a result of centralisation within political parties.

Do we really need 5-star hospitals in India, asks AIIMS director

Dr Randeep Guleria says the government must step in to check overcharging by private hospitals.

On Camera

Xi Jinping is courting France. India must make sure its European partner isn’t seduced

Xi won’t be walking away from Europe with a win in hand, but his visit will almost certainly ignite arguments about the continent’s geopolitical future.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.