Political Economy of Cash Transfers in India
Exploring the political economy behind cash transfer schemes in India, their impact on welfare, fiscal challenges, and electoral implications.
Exploring the political economy behind cash transfer schemes in India, their impact on welfare, fiscal challenges, and electoral implications.
The Supreme Court's endorsement of the Electoral Commission's SIR powers may legitimize voter exclusion, weakening democratic accountability and disenfranchising millions.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh on his death anniversary, highlighting farmer welfare schemes and the Seed Park project.
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RecommendedUP Power Corporation union alleges 36 workplace accidents in 37 days killed 22 workers and injured 14, blaming staff shortages and unsafe conditions. UPPCL denies manpower crunch.
Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi chaired a meeting to review civic issues, focusing on sanitation, waste management, parking overhaul, and street vendor regulation.
LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu constituted a three-member selection committee for DERC chairperson and members. The regulator faces a Rs 38,500 crore regulatory asset crisis and has been without a chief for nearly a year.
Uttar Pradesh Congress has demanded an investigation into the assets of BJP ministers, MPs, and MLAs, accusing the ruling party of launching a politically motivated campaign against state Congress president Ajay Rai.
Joint municipal commissioner Balbir Raj inspected Chandigarh gaushalas, reviewing fodder, water, cleanliness, and waste management. He stressed hygiene, health checks, and monitoring for animal welfare.
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RecommendedCISF Director General Praveer Ranjan reviewed operational preparedness and security arrangements across North and Airport sectors in Chandigarh, focusing on counter-drone training and tech upgrades.
Chandigarh police registered a case against a man for allegedly molesting his 12-year-old stepdaughter. The mother caught him red-handed after he apologized earlier. Raids are underway.
A woman was robbed at machete point by motorcycle-borne thieves in Ludhiana's Guru Arjan Dev Nagar. CCTV footage shows the brazen attack, raising fresh safety concerns as police investigate.
A woman was robbed at machete point by motorcycle-borne thieves in Ludhiana's Guru Arjan Dev Nagar. CCTV footage shows the incident, sparking safety concerns as police investigate.
The Trump White House launches a controversial portal using sci-fi rhetoric to track undocumented immigrants, sparking widespread criticism and protests.
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RecommendedMaharashtra government amended its free uniform scheme for govt school students, mandating fabric quality standards, SHG stitching, and distribution on first day of school from academic year 2026-27.
After 26 days of silence following TMC's election defeat, Abhishek Banerjee will visit families of slain workers in Sonarpur South and Beleghata. TMC hopes to boost morale amid criticism.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis praised former minister Ranjeet Deshmukh as a fearless leader who protested Vidarbha's exclusion from Congress manifesto in 2004. He also announced scaling up of AI agriculture platform MahaVISTAAR AI as 'Bharat Vistaar AI
Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh met CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur, urging restoration of Narkhed rural hospital's upgrade to a 50-bed sub-district facility.
While Indian Railways introduces modern trains, Ajni Railway Colony in Nagpur faces neglect with crumbling buildings, poor sanitation, and a shortage of maintenance workers.
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RecommendedNagpur bench of Bombay High Court grants 25-day parole to a Pocso case convict whose house was demolished for Navi Mumbai airport project, citing authorities' failure to act on his applications despite court directives.
An expatriate woman allegedly duped a man into a fake marriage to fund her Canadian residency, fleeing with cash and jewellery after the wedding.
BJP criticizes Rahul Gandhi for spreading misinformation about the NEET Supreme Court hearing, calling him clueless on the issue.
An analysis reveals that opposition parties performed poorly in recent elections, failing to gain significant ground against the ruling party.
Amritsar police destroyed over 200 kg of seized drugs including heroin and opium in a disposal drive at a crematorium, sending a strong message against drug abuse.
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RecommendedThe Aam Aadmi Party has secured a major victory in the Doaba region of Punjab, winning 127 out of 289 municipal wards, showcasing strong support.
Punjab Congress chief Warring accuses AAP of misusing government machinery and blames internal issues for Congress's poor performance in recent elections.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath warned mafia and criminals against disrupting religious events like Ramlila and Janmashtami, saying they will face the same fate as Ravan and Kansa.
After two major fires in Indirapuram within a month, Ghaziabad administration seeks reports from GDA, discom, and fire department. A review meeting is set for June 2.
A 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a neighbour in Faridabad. Family traced her via CCTV; police arrested the accused under POCSO Act.
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RecommendedA public toilet in Noida's Sector 98 was demolished without prior notice, sparking outrage among residents who question the waste of taxpayer money and demand accountability.