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From real to reel: State's populist Ladki Bahin scheme now on the silver screen

India, May 16 -- Ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections, the populist Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojna was unveiled with cinematic flourish. The promise of Rs.1,500 monthly dole for underprivileged ... Read More


Tata Electronics, Netherland's ASML sign agreement to support semiconductor Fab in Gujarat; PM Modi lauds decision

The Hague, May 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten on Saturday witnessed the signing of an agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML to support the se... Read More


Tata Electronics, Netherlands' ASML sign agreement to support semiconductor Fab in Gujarat; PM Modi lauds decision

The Hague, May 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten on Saturday witnessed the signing of an agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML to support the se... Read More


Constitution doesn't mandate judicial representation on EC appointment committee: Centre to SC

New Delhi, May 16 -- The Centre has told the Supreme Court that the Constitution does not mandate judicial representation on the Election Commission (EC) appointment committee and the inclusion of a m... Read More


SC warns Sena (UBT) against 'irresponsible' remarks on pending dispute with Shinde faction

India, May 16 -- The Supreme Court on Friday strongly objected to public statements made by the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) blaming the judiciary for delays in hearing its long-pending disput... Read More


C. Sivasankaran: the price warrior who failed to price in his own risks

New Delhi, May 16 -- In the mid-1980s, when a personal computer in India cost as much as Rs.80,000, a young Tamil entrepreneur walked into the stalled market and crashed prices by more than half. Chi... Read More


The week in charts: PM Modi's austerity call, MSP hike, sugar export ban

New Delhi, May 16 -- From Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging austerity measures as the West Asia war inflated India's import bills, to the Centre raising minimum support prices for key kharif crops t... Read More


Keeping up with UP: After Bengal, Bihar euphoria, BJP out to keep the momentum going in seven states

India, May 16 -- After winning in two electorally tough states -- West Bengal and Bihar -- the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing for important assembly polls next year. Assembly elections are... Read More


PM Modi-Dutch PM Jetten hold bilateral talks as India, Netherlands exchange several MoUs

The Hague, May 16 -- India and the Netherlands on Saturday (local time) exchanged Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten. PM Modi is ... Read More


Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu announces Rs.30,000 cash incentive for 3rd child, Rs.40,000 for 4th, to boost population

New Delhi, May 16 -- Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday announced financial incentives of Rs.30,000 for families on the birth of a third child and Rs.40,000 for a fourth child as part of t... Read More