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Maharashtra Budget: Ambitious focus on welfare programmes; but where is the money?
NDA government unveils welfare schemes targeting women, youth, and farmers, but experts cite implementation challenges and strain on exchequer.
Amey Tirodkar
HERITAGE
Bihar’s forgotten Gandhi Ashram cries for help
Once frequented by Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose, the Ashram in Khoraitha village is overgrown with shrubs and its walls are dilapidated.
Reena Sopam
BACK PAGE
‘The Dystopian Times’ by Appupen
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News Analysis
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor gets more power, and it doesn’t bode well for democracy
New rules grant LG control over key appointments and services, prompting local leaders to question the value of upcoming Assembly elections.
Zaid Bin Shabir
CONTROVERSY
Jammu and Kashmir’s new circular on handling complaints against officials sparks outrage
Critics have said the circular protects corrupt officials and suppresses dissent in the guise of shielding government servants from harassment.
Ashutosh Sharma
LEGAL ACUMEN
Kejriwal case: Supreme Court bail order shakes ED’s ground but leaves Delhi CM hanging
AAP leader gets interim bail, but court punts on core issues of arrest necessity and agency discretion to larger bench.
V. Venkatesan
India
India’s criminal law overhaul: An essential backgrounder
New rules aim to update justice system, but some fear they may bite off more than they can chew.
TEAM FRONTLINE
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A grim result for Le Pen—and for Macron, too
The French Left’s magnificent victory has beaten back the Far Right (for now) while thrusting Macron into a major constitutional crisis.
Susan Ram
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Back as Chief Minister, Hemant Soren aims to ride sympathy wave in Jharkhand Assembly election
The JMM leader is now out on bail but a determined BJP and new aspirants will make it a keenly contested affair.
Anand Mishra
Narendra Modi: The roar is now a low growl
Dependent on allies, the Prime Minister appears to be observing a little restraint.
Milind Ghatwai
Mamata Banerjee’s corruption crackdown: Calculated move or genuine reform?
In an attempt to win back urban votes, the Chief Minister openly admitted to systemic corruption and malpractice across various sectors.
Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay
India’s bulldozer raj: Over 1,50,000 homes razed, 7,38,000 left homeless in two years
Muslims and marginalised groups bear the brunt as massive yellow machines force their way through brick walls.
Anuj Behal
Hindi, Hindu, Hindustan
The most important challenge for the BJP and RSS after the Lok Sabha election is their social project coming undone.
Saba Naqvi
Moderate Pezeshkian wins presidential run-off in Iran
Iranian voters were choosing between a hard-line candidate and his more moderate rival in the run-off election.
Deutsche Welle
The slow, steady march of Hindutva in South India
From Kerala to Telangana, the RSS plays the long game. As it challenges the notion of a secular South, local parties struggle to respond effectively.
Greeshma Kuthar
UK’s Labour landslide: Another wake-up call for Modi and BJP
Conservative Party’s defeat proves long-term rule does not guarantee political safety; economic mismanagement and ignoring real issues can be costly.
Mitali Mukherjee
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