In line with its Lok Sabha poll manifesto, the Congress is pushing for a minimum wage, though the Centre earlier this year committed to introducing a ‘living wage’ by 2025 even as MGNREGA wages remain below the average agricultural wages
The Bihar Public Examinations (PE) (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, passed Wednesday, stipulates prison term of three-five years for those involved in malpractices
The BJD chief's consistent praise for his former aide, plus omissions and commissions after poll defeat, are seen as ensuring Pandian not put in the dock
The filmmaker who has addressed Dalit identity in his movies taps into what many agree are deeper, systemic issues behind Dalit deprivation and disempowerment, going beyond Armstrong's murder
Long-time party leader, who has held posts across the board including UP BJP chief, has been the most prominent voice of discontent within the party since LS poll results
Nitish, Chandrababu Naidu chose cash for development agenda rather than lucrative Cabinet posts. It also suited PM Modi well to keep the portfolios and retain impression of business as usual
Jharkhand Cong spokesperson R K Sinha accuses Modi govt of “strengthening its crutches” through Budget, referring to BJP's critical dependence on its allies TDP and JD(U)
Focus on jobs shows realisation that unemployment issue played a role in LS poll setback. In special attention for ally-ruled Andhra, Bihar, poll-bound states get cold shoulder
“I hope to work for the most backward communities...,” says first-time TDP MP from Amalapuram whose father and then LS Speaker G M C Balayogi died in a chopper crash in 2002
“In 2019 Assembly polls, we won 40 seats after getting 37% votes, and this rose to 46% in the Lok Sabha polls. We need 2% more to form the govt again”: Mohan Lal Badoli
While holding that Mahayuti alliance would remain intact for Assembly polls, Ajit has pitched for going solo for local body polls to prevent NCP leaders from switching to Pawar's NCP(SP)
Both Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have raised the issue of Jharkhand's demographics, particularly in Santhal Pargana. The region has a majority Hindu population of 68% as per the 2011 Census. The Census was not held as scheduled in 2021, and there is no clarity about when it would be held.
Tribal leader and SC welfare minister Nagar Singh Chouhan said his wife and Ratlam MP Anita Singh Chouhan would also quit if BJP leaders failed to respond "positively" to his concerns
J&K government official says after Centre directive, Union Territory may have to follow suit; in Gujarat, “lifting of the ban did not last for more than 15-20 days” in the mid-1990s.
