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The BJP has been criticized by the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) as its member was present in the Assembly when the resolution was moved and passed.
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Addressing a press conference at the BJP State office in Nampally, he asked why the Centre would raise an objection when the State government wants to give free power.
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Weaponising the Central investigating agencies to target political opponents and crush dissent has been a troubling trend. The NDA government has been blatantly misusing the probe agencies to go after the rivals in a manner that is transparently unethical and immoral. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been turned into a tool to torment the opposition […]
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Jammu & Kashmir’s tryst with electoral democracy has always been marred by controversies. This time too, it is no different. As the volatile region is headed for Assembly election after a gap of almost a decade, a fresh political row has erupted over the inclusion of ‘non-locals’ in the electoral list. Understandably, the opposition parties, […]
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Patna: After the cabinet expansion of the newly-formed Bihar government, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that the portfolios of different ministers will be announced late evening. Kumar has called for the first Cabinet meeting at 4.30 p.m. on Tuesday where the new Ministers will receive their portfolios. “The distribution of the various state […]
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Never in the recent past the threat to the core values of federalism was as serious as it is now, with the NDA government systematically usurping the rights of the States and taking unilateral and arbitrary decisions. No wonder there is a growing sense of frustration among the States over the steady erosion of the […]
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Patna: Nitish Kumar on Tuesday met Governor Phagu Chauhan and tendered his resignation as chief minister of the NDA government in Bihar. He said the decision to sever ties with the NDA was taken by his party, the JD(U). Kumar is expected to form a fresh government, armed with the support of the entire opposition, […]
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One of the key reasons cited by the NDA government while revoking the special status of Jammu & Kashmir three years ago was that it would lead to the decline in militancy. However, recruitment into militant ranks remains a cause for concern for the security apparatus in the union Territory. This is a disturbing trend […]
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The NDA government’s decision to withdraw the much-debated and contentious Personal Data Protection Bill from Parliament is hardly surprising, given the widespread concerns over the proposed legislation and the complex dynamics surrounding the issue. The Joint Parliamentary Committee itself has recommended 81 changes in a Bill of 99 sections. It also made 12 recommendations for […]
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If there is one area where the NDA government has achieved success, it is in weaponising the central investigating agencies to relentlessly go after the opposition leaders. There is a clear and systematic pattern of using probe agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to muzzle the voice of the opposition and intimidate them into submission. […]
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As the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime completes five years this month, a closer look at the implementation challenges makes it clear that the States are losing out a lot in the bargain. At the time of the rollout in 2017, the GST was considered a prelude to the countrywide integrated market but in […]
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Despite the rapid growth in digital payments over the last few years, cash remains the king in India. As a proportion of the gross domestic product (GDP), Indians still hold a relatively large share of cash, one of the highest in the world. The Currency in Circulation (CiC), as a proportion of GDP, has grown […]
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Hyderabad: Ahead of the Telangana Assembly elections slated in 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Telangana’s art and culture are a matter of pride for the country. “The people of Telangana are known for their hard work. The State’s people have a lot of talent. Telangana is also known for its history and […]
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Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the NDA government at the Centre has been trying to bring positive change in every Indian’s life and make people’s life easier during the past eight years. Addressing a massive public meeting titled ‘Vijay Sankalp Sabha’ at Parade Grounds here, he said the people of Telangana yearn […]
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The continued protests over the Agnipath scheme, a short-term contractual employment in the armed forces, reflect poorly on the NDA government’s style of policy making, amounting to repeating the mistakes made in the case of farm laws. In both the cases, the decisions were taken in haste and sought to be thrust upon people without […]
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Rattled by the international backlash over the BJP spokespersons’ derogatory comments against Prophet Mohammad, the NDA government appears to be making desperate attempts to repair the damage caused to India’s secular image. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on his return from the G7 summit in Germany later this […]
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There was a time, not long ago, when prophets of doom had a field day making alarmist predictions in the event of the formation of a separate Telangana State. It was as if darkness would envelop the region once it became a separate State. However, in a journey marked by indomitable spirit and dogged determination, […]
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The NDA government’s ambivalence on the caste census has been exposed by its ally Janata Dal (United) with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar deciding to go ahead with the exercise which is essential to fine-tune the reservation policy. Though the Constitution doesn’t explicitly allow the States to conduct a census, it must be pointed out […]
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The NDA government’s sudden decision to take a relook at the sedition law, a piece of colonial baggage, is a welcome move but the Supreme Court, which is hearing a batch of petitions on the matter, must be allowed to take the review process to its logical conclusion. One can only hope that the government’s […]
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Hyderabad: The Centre’s discrimination against Telangana and its persistent refusal to cooperate with the State government for the uplift of weavers’ community in the State is proving to be dangerous for the textiles sector, TRS working president and Textiles Minister KT Rama Rao said on Sunday. He slammed the BJP government for its inefficient administration […]
