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DC Comment

DC Edit | Realistic look at freebies needed

The war of words between the Congress and the BJP over the caution advised by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on...

4 Nov 2024 12:09 AM IST

Nation

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, EC on fresh plea against...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has sought response from the Centre and the the Election Commission on a fresh plea against...

15 Oct 2024 12:03 PM IST

Nation

SC to consider hearing pleas against practice of parties promising...

New Delhi: Describing the issue of political parties promising freebies during elections as "very important", the...

18 Sept 2024 4:55 PM IST

Economy

State freebies to upset fiscal balance says Emkay

Mumbai: An increase in populist spending in poll bound state elections could upset the delicate fiscal balance that...

22 Aug 2024 10:11 PM IST

Nation

BJP indulging in 'power jihad': Uddhav Thackeray

Pune: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of indulging in "power...

3 Aug 2024 3:14 PM IST

Fact Check

Fact Check: Viral clip of AAP minister Atishi saying power subsidy in...

Claim: A video featuring Atishi Marlena, education minister in the Aam Aadmi Party-led (AAP) Delhi government, speaking...

24 May 2024 12:36 AM IST

Nation

ECI crackdown leads to seizure of Rs 8,889 cr so far

New Delhi: The Election Commission’s determined and concerted assault on money power and inducements in the ongoing...

18 May 2024 5:16 PM IST

Nation

Hyderabad: Rs 1.69 cr seized during police checking

Hyderabad: In a single day, the police seized a total of Rs 1.69 crore, contributing to the overall seizure of Rs...

15 Nov 2023 11:33 PM IST

Nation

Telangana polls: Cash, gold, liquor, freebies worth over Rs 552 crore...

Hyderabad: Law enforcement agencies have seized cash, gold, liquor and 'freebies' worth over Rs 552 crore in...

14 Nov 2023 7:43 AM IST

Nation

Why should freebies be opposed?

A news story in a Tamil newspaper caused a flutter last week. Though the quivering was mostly felt in social media, even...

4 Sept 2023 10:36 AM IST

Opinion

DC Edit | BJP in MP gives the lie to PM's tall talk on freebies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioning people against believing “false guarantees” goes well with the theme...

3 July 2023 12:10 AM IST

Opinion

Manish Tewari | Freebies and welfare: Time to define critical...

While India is perennially on an election treadmill, with 10 state elections and a national election coming up in the...

15 Jan 2023 12:05 AM IST