Where’s the Money, Mr. CM?

Telangana’s Fiscal Crisis and Reddy’s Risky Gamble Telangana, India’s youngest state, has long been touted as a model of progress and development. However, beneath the surface of glossy infrastructure projects and ambitious welfare schemes lies a fiscal reality that is far less promising. Under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s stewardship, Telangana’s finances have worsened, although he…

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Sambalpur Verdict: Opposition’s Survival Test

India’s political landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with recent bypoll results signaling a clear shift in voter sentiment. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, secured seven out of nine contested seats, marking substantial victories even in traditionally minority-dominated areas. These results have…

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Time to Revisit 1991 Worship Act?

The recent violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, which claimed five lives and led to multiple arrests, has reignited debates around the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. The clashes, triggered by a court-ordered survey of the Jama Masjid, highlight a deep-rooted divide over historical grievances and legal frameworks that govern India’s religious sites. As…

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Protect India’s Industrial Giants

Protect India’s Industrial Giants India’s rapid economic ascent has placed it squarely in the global spotlight, triggering both admiration and envy. As the nation strides toward becoming an economic superpower, internal and external forces are converging to destabilize its trajectory. From international adversaries like George Soros to domestic political opposition, efforts to undermine India’s progress…

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Freebies: A Short-Lived Political Gamble?

The Karnataka government’s decision to double charges in government hospitals is a stark reminder of the financial strain “freebies” place on state economies. While they may serve as an effective electoral strategy, their long-term consequences often leave taxpayers footing the bill for poorly planned promises. The Congress party’s reliance on this vote-winning tactic has yielded…

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Rohit’s Daunting Task

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy test series against Australia, beginning Friday, could feel like a swan song for several Indian stalwarts, including skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. India must win all three matches to keep their hopes alive for World Test Championship qualification. Adding to the challenge, media reports suggest some former Australian players have advised…

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