The annual budget balances welfare and development commendably, says chairman of the 20-Point Programme Committee

The methods and ingredients used in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicine by traditional healers are to be suspected, says an official

‘The coalition government is keen to implement promises given to people during the election’

Of the total outlay, ₹14,638 crore is for maintenance of irrigation projects; free power scheme gets ₹7,241 crore and ‘Annadata Sukhibhava - PM Kisan’, a Super Six scheme, is allocated ₹4,500 crore

A sum of ₹3,127 crore has been allocated to the sector in the 2024-25 Budget, he says, adding that the government has been able to rekindle interest among investors to make Andhra Pradesh their investment destination of choice

‘It will equip them to express their opinion and they are also supposed to know the allocations made to 39 departments’

How can the government fulfill its poll promises with a meagre increase in budgetary allocation of ₹24,000 crore, questions the former Finance Minister

The ruling party seems to be unwilling to grant opposition status to YSRCP as it will have to allocate time and opportunities for the party to question the government, he says

The drones would be mainly helpful in spraying fertilizer and pesticides, and said all villages in the State are targeted to be covered in three years, says Minister Atchannaidu

If former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy continues to skip the Assembly sessions, law will take its own course, says Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu

Vijayawada Parliament Member, Kesineni Sivanath, SCPCR Chairman Kesali Appa Rao expressed concern over the death of the boy, directs VMC, Panchayat Raj officials to take steps to prevent dog menace

The prize is +awarded annually to citizens and organizations regardless of their country of residence, nationality, gender

Stressing public accountability, Mr. Naidu urged legislators to address the people’s issues in a responsible manner

After their retirement, the horses will be shifted to the Remount Training School and Depot at Hempur in Uttarakhand

Police form district-level teams to monitor ‘defamatory posts’

Andhra Pradesh Tenant Farmers’ Association proposes 35 amendments to Andhra Pradesh Land Cultivators Rights Act, 2024, including provisions for tenant ryots to receive crop loans based on the scale of finance

Nellore district Special POCSO Court also slaps the convict with ₹23,000 fine

The people expect the political class to resolve the Kashmir issue through political dialogue and democratic deliberations

The Lokniti-CSDS survey seeks to understand how leadership and party preference influenced voting decisions.

The language used in Indian laws needs to be simpler to read and understand, which will ensure inclusive justice

Rather than ending India’s last remaining passenger tram network, attempts should have been made to revitalise and modernise it

Telangana does not need yet another committee to study SC sub-categorisation

Defining ‘employment relation’ in gig work is the key

Addressing food inequality and ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious food are essential steps

It is time to champion a new paradigm where agricultural success is measured by its ability to nourish people, sustain livelihoods, and protect our planet for future generations

Many prominent leaders have deserted the party and are flocking to the NDA

For this, the Competition Commission of India needs to focus on the interplay between competition law and sustainability

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.

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.

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

The results will have larger implications for not just parties, but also individual leaders

Proposed U.S. rules on Chinese connected car tech and Israel’s pager attacks indicate the changing focus of global supply chains — from resilience to security

The Chandrababu Naidu government is introducing measures to improve learning outcomes