As per the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, Himachal Pradesh is entitled to a 7.19% share in Chandigarh; being deprived of this right is a grave injustice to the people, says CM Sukhu

Small States must prioritise raising their own revenue to reduce their vulnerabilities in the future

Calling it a struggle between neo-capitalists and the poor, Mr. Reddy said the commencement of the construction of housing plots in the R-5 Zone was a historic win for the pro-poor government

Haran Nataraj is the first from the batch to get a government job

Rich districts featured at the bottom half when categorised on health and education related parameters

Party dismisses speculation about joining ruling NDA; says it is preparing to contest 12 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh

The State has been hit by violence since the notification for the three-tier panchayat polls was issued on June 8

It all depends on the top leaders of BJP and TDP; if they decide not to come together, it might aid YSR Congress for another five-year term, which would take the State backwards by another five years, said the Jana Sena Party chief

The Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir, which serves a cultivation area of around 22.12 lakh acres across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, is less than half-full even in the third week of August

Used as a supply route during the Second World War, the Vizag coast became home to army camps and eventually, to safeguard India’s maritime interests following Chinese aggression, became the site for the Naval Coast Battery

“I had not made any personal accusation against the Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao or the party. My grouse is against Mr. Harish Rao only,” he said.

The CPI, CPI (M) had adopted a wait-and-watch approach in the hope of securing some seats as part of the unconditional tie-up with the ruling party in Telangana

The Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh will soon become a reality, as Chief Minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy is scheduled to lay its foundation stone on August 25, said Peedika Rajanna Dora

A JV pact was also signed by the State power corporation and the National Hydropower Corporation for two pumped storage hydropower projects

The smart and prepaid metering system, for which the APCPDCL has commenced a survey, is proposed to be rolled out as part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, a Central government-sponsored initiative

In the backdrop of Rajinikanth falling at the feet of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minster Yogi Adityanath during a film promotion recently, the actor was strongly criticised for bowing before a man who is 21 years younger to him.

The idea of simultaneous elections is untenable if its impact on existing Assemblies and the three-tier system is considered.

Share of women parliamentarians has never exceeded 15% in the past general elections

Located around 50 km from Kota, the facility is key for meeting fuel needs of upcoming nuclear reactors

Madhya Pradesh lags behind most States in all economic and social indicators

The poll-bound State shows significant progress in some other social measures

In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the implications of the OBC backlash over the Maratha reservation stir and its impact on the domestic politics of the state.

In both the duration and number of power outages, the Union Territory’s numbers are relatively far higher

Among Muslim candidates fielded by the AIMIM, except two, others were leading

Always willing to take the risk, he started his political career in the Legislature as an independent candidate in the Legislative Council

Heavy rain and high-velocity winds with a maximum sustained speed of 90-100 kmph lash coastal town of Bapatla, villages; three killed in rain-related accidents; power supply affected in many areas; cyclone moving towards north, say officials

Additional workforce is being sourced from neighbouring districts to undertake relief operations in Chennai and three neighbouring districts on war footing

The State party chief was named as Congress central leadership’s choice for the CLP chief on the basis of a report submitted by party observers; he will take oath as CM on December 7

The State registers 25,503 cases of crime against women in 2022, as against 17,752 in 2021 and 17,089 in 2020; when it comes to cybercrimes, the State stands fifth in the country with 2,341 cases

Heavy rains take a toll on road connectivity; many acres of standing crops have been inundated; power supply disrupted in many areas after electric poles get uprooted due to strong gales

The Crime in India 2022 report, released by the National Crime Record Bureau says 1,120 persons were trafficked from Odisha during the year 2022, the highest in the country; Lulkidhi village has many such girls, whose family laments their loss

As Ayodhya town gears up for the consecration of the temple, land prices soar to an all-time high, especially in areas around the new structure

Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal are most impacted by the suspensions

Meet the keepers of heirloom recipes from India’s diverse culinary traditions. Bonus: pro tips, and recipes

Nearly 9,500 Indians are currently lodged in prison across 89 nations

Over 500 products across all the States have been given GI tags so far

JIPMER in Puducherry will be closed until 2:30 p.m. due to the consecration of Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya

Most of their revenue comes from the Centre and the States as grants

If cancellations are expressed as a share of FCRA licences given, then Uttar Pradesh tops the list

The prospect of delimitation based on electorate variances in States will have to grapple with federal questions

The residents, who for the last few days have been protesting in the riverine Sandeshkhali area, came out in the streets as they distributed sweets and danced in joy

Arijit Pasayat, former Supreme Court judge, will head the 12-member committee 

Terming the abduction of an officer “unprecedented”, police in valley and hill districts ask for more forces of Assam Rifles, fearing a breach of peace due to the movement of armed civilians, underground outfits  

Mr. Modi says his ambition is not simply to form the government, but to make India the world’s third largest economy during his third term; slams Congress for destroying India’s manufacturing strength

The villagers organised a “victory march” in Bhim on Friday to welcome the State government’s decision

The Uttar Pradesh CM’s visit to the Governor’s house assumes significance as he attended the crucial BJP meeting in New Delhi for the general election only a few hours earlier