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Ageing EVMs, more booths: EC seeks Rs 500 crore ahead of 2029 pollsThe Election Commission of India is preparing for the 2029 general elections. It needs over ₹500 crore to buy new electronic voting machine...
Parties collected Rs 281 crore, spent Rs 193 crore during Bihar polls: ADRThe report analysed expenditure statements filed by five national parties -- BJP, Congress, AAP, BSP and CPI(M) -- and five regional partie...
India Inc. is profitable. So why isn’t it investing?Indian companies are making record profits, but they are not investing in new factories or infrastructure. This is creating fewer jobs and ...
NCPI's new avatar faces EC test; must inform, attest all changesTrinamool Congress rebels have reportedly merged with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India. This obscure party, registered in West Bengal...
From Rs 75 in cash to the heart of a TMC revolt: The unlikely political journey of NCPIThe Nationalist Citizens Party of India, NCPI, a little-known outfit with just Rs 75 cash, is now in the national spotlight. Twenty disside...
Focus on structural trends, ignore market noise: Hiren VedMarkets react quickly to news, but Hiren Ved of Alchemy Capital Management advises focusing on reality over narratives. He highlights a glo...
Kerala to launch free bus travel for women tomorrowKerala's UDF government will launch its free bus travel scheme for women on June 15, a key election promise. Women can travel for free on a...
India's healthcare transformed in 12 years under PM Modi: ReportIndia's healthcare sector has seen a major transformation over the last 12 years. Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly. Mat...
US inflation hits three-year high at 4.2% in May amid high energy pricesAmerica's consumer prices surged in May, reaching their highest in three years. This jump, fueled by rising gasoline costs due to Middle Ea...
Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation again in MayMay is poised to bring a notable rise in consumer prices across the United States, signaling the steepest hike in three years. Fueled by es...
Centre announces Rs 95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM GAnnouncing a significant investment of over Rs 95,000 crore, the Centre is launching the VB-G RAM G scheme, effectively taking the place of...
Free travel for women in KSRTC buses to cost Rs 712-1,300 cr annually, says Kerala Minister CP JohnKerala will introduce free bus travel for women on KSRTC buses from June 15. The scheme, a poll guarantee, will include transgender persons...
Assam govt suspends distribution of ration items for two months due to interim budgetAssam has temporarily halted the distribution of subsidized pulses, sugar, and salt under its public distribution system for two months, ef...
How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm electionsThe US Supreme Court is set to decide two crucial election law cases. One case challenges rules on counting mail-in ballots received after ...
US inflation hits three-year high in April as Iran war fuels energy price surgeAmerica's inflation rate has reached a three-year peak. Higher energy costs are a major factor. This situation is expected to keep interest...
Donald Trump is getting the Republican Party that he wants. But can he win in the midterms?President Trump's strong influence in Republican primaries presents a challenge for the party's upcoming midterm elections. Voters are repo...
OMCs hike fuel prices, this time by ₹2.7 a litreState-run oil marketing companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by about ₹2.7 per litre, marking the fourth hike in 11 days and p...
Ladakh, Centre reach 'in-principle' consensus on governance modelLadakh representatives have reached an in-principle understanding with the Indian government. This agreement focuses on restoring democracy...
BJP’s metro ride a photo-op, will they use public transport daily, asks ShivakumarDeputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar challenged BJP leaders to use public transport daily, not just for photo opportunities. He highlighted ...
Force Motors bets big on hybrids, exports with Rs 3,000 crore outlayForce Motors is set to invest more than ₹3,000 crore in the coming two and a half years. This significant capital expenditure will focus on...