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Why 810 Million Indians Need Free Rations

Is it a case of poor targeting of a welfare scheme, or is it a reflection of the government's desire to expand the scope of this benefit to secure greater electoral dividends? asks A K......

Singhdeo says Baghel top choice for CM post, rules out any rift with him

Asserting that the Congress' Chhattisgarh unit was united "like a family", deputy Chief Minister TS Singhdeo on Sunday said Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel would be "first in line" to get the top......

Data Breach: 'Government is always in denial'

'Why does a State that sees a national security issue at every turn not recognise the seriousness of the data from sensitive databases being breached?' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

After Bihar, Odisha starts OBC survey

The much-awaited survey of the other backward classes (OBCs) started across Odisha on Monday, an official said. Photograph: ANI Photo The survey is being conducted by the Odisha State Commission......

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Unless controlled and contained, given the untested belief that the north Indian labour support and follow the Hindutva kind of political ideology, there is a potential in terms of ideological......

Why FCI Stopped Rice Supply For Ethanol

Rising prices of cereals and concerns over rice production in the 2023-2024 crop year due to insufficient rains followed by floods could be the possible causes. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has......

'Do 81 crore Indians deserve highly subsidised food grains?'

'The decision to supply free food grains is not an economically sound decision because the government will find it very difficult in future to charge anything for food grains.' Kindly note the......

Ration shops to double up as financial service providers in Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh government has decided to set up model fair-price shops (FPS) in each district and encourage owners to act as banking correspondents for providing financial services. Photograph:......

Fall in Kharif output may keep rice prices high

A 6-7 million tonnes shortfall in rice production due to a fall in paddy sowing area is likely to keep rice prices at elevated levels, adding to the inflationary pressure that the slowing economy......

Noted economist Abhijit Sen, advocate of MSP, passes away

Economist Abhijit Sen, a former Planning Commission member and one of the country's foremost experts on rural economy, died on Monday night. He was 72. IMAGE: Economist Abhijit Sen. Photograph:......

Wrestlers, parents and coaches demand fair play at IOA HQ

Protest against Asian Games trials exemption reaches the IOA doors Photograph: Kind Courtesy ANI Photo Many junior wrestlers, their parents and coaches reached IOA headquarters here on Thursday,......

CSK sign S Africa's Magala as Jamieson's replacement

Photograph: Kind courtesy CSK/Twitter Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday announced the signing of South Africa pacer Sisanda Magala as replacement for New Zealand bowler Kyle Jamieson for the......

ISL: Spirited 10-man Chennaiyin FC hold Bengaluru FC

IMAGE: It was the home team that took control of the game for large part of the game. Photograph: ISL Media/Twitter Chennaiyin FC and Bengaluru FC played out a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super......

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

IMAGE: Mohammed Anas was a part of the Indian 4x400m relay quartet that failed to qualify for the finals of the recent World Championships in Eugene, USA after finishing 12th overall in the heat......

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games delayed

The 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games will start a day later than scheduled, to allow athletes additional recovery time after the World Athletics Championship and avoid clash with semifinals of......

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