While the transport minister announced at the end of June that they would study the implementation of free bus travel scheme for women in other states before rolling it out, no money has been allocated for this in the budget.

These five projects include the Kurukutti PSP (1,200 MW) in Salur mandal and the Karrivalasa PSP (1,000 MW) in Pachipenta mandal – both in Parvathipuram Manyam district.

The complaint describes a series of events starting in 2019, when government audits allegedly laid the groundwork for an eventual takeover of KSPL and KSEZ.

The emphasis on centralised solar plants, alleged manipulation of the coal market and pressure on states to sign unfavourable PPAs suggest that corporate lobbying has seemingly trumped consumer interests.

'We shouldn't call it attempted arrest because there is no arrest warrant,' Apoorvanand said on the action against Nadeem Khan.

Shortly after this piece was updated, the Maharashtra Chief Electoral Office issued a note to clarify its factual position.

Shortly after this piece was updated, the Maharashtra Chief Electoral Office issued a note to clarify its factual position.

Election day was marred by incidents of violence in Uttar Pradesh. In Bengal, the TMC swept all seats. In Karnataka, the Congress party secured a clean sweep by winning all three by-election seats.

It raises critical questions about the effectiveness of regulatory oversight in India.

These constituencies are more than historical anomalies. They serve as key battlegrounds for political parties.

RTI Activist Lokesh Batra says SEBI’s application of Section 7(9) to RTIs is misguided. 'Section 7(9) was never intended as a shield to block access to information. It’s a practical measure for resource management, not a way to evade disclosure on critical public interest matters.'

In a contest dominated by the two main alliances, four smaller parties consistently punched above their weight, collectively finishing third in 157 out of 288 constituencies.

A deeper analysis of the Form 20 final result sheets is eye-opening and shows how parties and alliances performed in the assembly segments within each parliamentary constituency.

Under assembly rules, a party must hold at least 10% of the total 175 seats to be formally recognised as the opposition. The YSRCP, with its diminished representation, falls short of this requirement.

Vijayamma's letter to Jagan also raises a perplexing question – how did Rajasekhara Reddy accumulate such vast properties for Jagan to inherit and develop, given that he wasn't known as a businessman during his extensive political career?

Recruitment exams for government jobs have occupied centre-stage in recent times. There is significant urban-rural divide as well.

Declining fertility rates in southern states pose multiple risks: shrinking workforces, slower economic growth and reduced representation in parliament.

While Chandrababu Naidu's alliance with the BJP may shield him from immediate legal consequences, the lingering uncertainty of the ED investigation leaves him vulnerable to future political manoeuvring.

The arrest of Pothagoni reflects a disturbing trend that spans both the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government and the current Congress administration.

If the TDP continues to condone such Hinduisation of the electorate, it would be playing into the hands of the BJP and creating a fertile ground for communal politics.