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Many of Telangana’s 1,080 zero-population villages may not be abandoned at all. Duplication, GPS errors and conflicting entries expose flaws in Mission Antyodaya data, raising serious questions about the reliability of Union government’s rural development database

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam drew attention as early leads held in Tamil Nadu polls, spotlighting promises like gold for brides, cash aid for women, jobs, internships and education support, amid questions over funding sources

Mamata Banerjee warned against “divisive forces” in the ongoing West Bengal polls, accusing opponents of trying to weaken the state from Delhi, and urged voters to defend identity, development, and democratic rights through their mandate

Edappadi K Palaniswami announced 10 new welfare promises, expanding the party manifesto to 307 pledges for Tamil Nadu elections, including subsidies for youth, farmer support, women safety “war rooms,” MSME reforms, and accident compensation schemes

Udhayanidhi Stalin accused the BJP-led Centre of withholding funds and curbing state rights, while promising expanded welfare schemes ahead of polls, including increased aid for women, student benefits, and new subsidies for households

KT Rama Rao criticized the Congress government for failing to uphold B. R. Ambedkar’s ideals, accusing it of neglecting welfare schemes and social justice commitments, while highlighting BRS initiatives and Telangana statehood achievements during Ambedkar Jayanti events

The Telangana Budget 2026-27 has drawn criticism from Opposition leaders and experts over reduced allocations to agriculture, irrigation and welfare sectors despite a higher outlay, raising concerns about rural income, employment and the government’s spending priorities

Telangana’s Rs 3.24 lakh crore Budget for 2026-27 prioritises welfare, agriculture, housing and youth schemes while maintaining fiscal discipline. However, concerns persist over rising borrowings nearing Rs 80,000 crore and relatively modest infrastructure allocations for Hyderabad

The BJP has welcomed the Centre’s move to rename MGNREGA as VB G RAM G, calling it an upgrade aligned with Viksit Bharat goals. The Opposition criticised the change, while the government said the Bill expands workdays, accountability and welfare coverage

The fact that nearly 88 per cent of the acid attack cases are still pending trial is a grim reminder of the serious flaws in India's criminal justice system

Mahesh Kumar Goud clarified that all welfare schemes would continue under the Congress government, dismissing concerns after CM Revanth Reddy’s remarks sparked controversy. He accused BRS of spreading falsehood

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth ₹42,000 crore to modernise India’s agriculture and allied sectors, launching major schemes for pulses and farm productivity. He urged farmers to diversify crops and highlighted India’s growing exports and milk production.

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin attacked the BJP, calling it a "parasite" exploiting tragedies for political gain and a "washing machine" for the corrupt. He criticised Centre policies, AIADMK alliance, and highlighted welfare projects and development in Ramanathapuram

Ahead of local body polls, several Congress leaders and workers from Nalgonda joined the BRS, accusing the Congress government of failing to deliver on promises. BRS leader Ravinder Kumar welcomed them, asserting the party’s grassroots loyalty and commitment to welfare schemes

As local body elections are nearing in Telangana, the Congress government's welfare outreach, such as ration card distribution, Indiramma House allotments, and the Janahita Padayatra, is facing public backlash due to delays, and irregularities. Citizens in rural and urban areas are expressing dissatisfaction, with some resorting to protests.

Bihar LoP Tejashwi Yadav accused CM Nitish Kumar of copying his welfare proposals, calling the state government a “scamster copycat.” He alleged Nitish’s recent announcements are repackaged ideas he had presented earlier, with elections looming in the State

Union Health Minister JP Nadda credits Ayushman Bharat for historic health sector growth: Over 41 crore health cards issued & 8.59 crore hospital admissions covered

TGMFC has come under fire from the minority community for failing to introduce welfare schemes despite a substantial budget allocated to the Minorities Welfare department.

Government should initiate measures to provide full support to tenant farmers, say Rythu Swarajya Vedika members; demand implementation of Licensed Cultivators Act

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy took a dig at government officials for their alleged laxity in implementing government programmes