There is a severe backlash against the RTI Act, which has just entered its 20th year, and against those who use it

AJR have emphasised the role of institutions in development but there has been criticism of this approach as privileging western liberal institutions

It is quite clear that voters in Maharashtra are not swayed by either of the two coalitions yet. While a greater share of voters are satisfied rather than dissatisfied with the incumbent government, they expressed concerns about unemployment, inflation, and corruption, which are likely to dominate the electoral discourse

With public sentiment leaning towards addressing immediate economic challenges, the effectiveness with which each coalition communicates its vision will be crucial in determining its success.

There is no battle between the Marathas and the OBCs on the issue of reservation to Marathas, as of now

While the previous MVA govt. has a higher rating in terms of overall development of Maharashtra and social harmony, the incumbent Mahayuti govt. has edge in the areas of condition of hospitals, supply of electricity, drinking water, and roads.

Two in 10 believe that they are Maharashtrian first, Indian later. A little over one-sixth of the respondents favoured both identities equally.

While the Mahayuti is popular among the upper castes, Marathas, and those who are economically well-off, the MVA seems to be the first choice among Muslims, Buddhists, Adivasis, and farmers.

Two in five (42%) voters believed that corruption had increased under the Mahayuti government.

Wayanad, Palakkad, and Chelakkara will all witness tough three-way contests

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An Air India official attributed the delay to ‘technical issues’

RTI query has revealed that of the 18,940 sanctioned posts in 46 central universities, 27% teaching posts are vacant; 38% seats for the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) are not filled

Nishika Premprakash Yadav, a second-year medical student, allegedly appeared at the D.Y. Patil (deemed to be) University centre in Navi Mumbai on May 5 on behalf of one Mayuri Manohar Patil

Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will fully merge with Air India, also owned by Tata Group

The German company inaugurated its maiden Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India in Bengaluru

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority’s outgoing chairman did not shy away from wielding the regulatory whip, ensuring that builders realised that homebuyers have the right to expect timely delivery of their houses, with all the promised amenities

Based on data from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR), the city’s home sales value jumped 19 per cent year-on-year (YoY), reaching ₹13,865 crore

Usha Rk, former director of Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Center (JNCC) of the Embassy of India in Moscow, shares her vision of bringing Adi Shankaracharya’s Ashtakams to life through a dance form

Head of the family was being harassed and intimidated by two Nizamabad-based moneylenders

Duvvuri Vathsalendra redefines tradition by mastering Perini Thandavam and sharing its power on stage with her daughter Abhimanika

Shashank established himself as a fine finisher for Punjab Kings in the last season where he was their top run-getter with 354 runs at a strike rate of 164.65. He averaged 44.25.

“The results are obviously good for us in a way,” said the Aussie fast bowler.

The skipper compiles a patient unbeaten 54 and forges an unbroken 71-run stand with southpaw Sibsankar Roy, denying the opposition bowlers a breakthrough till close of play