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Freebies Surge in Pune as Municipal Polls Near

As PMC elections approach, candidates offer land draws, bicycles, and pilgrimage tours. NCP's Tingre gives land to women, while BJP's Patil offers trips. Experts warn this distracts from civic issues.

Nitish Kumar's historic 10th term in Bihar reaffirmed

Bihar's 2025 verdict cements CM Nitish Kumar's legacy with a record 10th term. His JD(U) nearly doubles its tally as BJP remains the larger ally. Read about the freebies and infra push shaping the state.

TMC's political funding triples to ₹185 crore in FY25

West Bengal's Trinamool Congress received ₹184.96 crore from 448 donors in 2024-25, a three-fold jump from previous year. The party's funding now relies on transparent electoral trusts after the scrapping of anonymous electoral bonds. Explore the key dono

Second Political Leader Shot in Bangladesh in Days

Bangladesh reels as another political leader, Abdur Rahim, is gunned down in broad daylight. This follows the recent killing of Osman Hadi, raising fears of escalating political violence. Read the full report.

DH Toon Satire on Forgetting Political Figures

Deccan Herald's latest editorial cartoon offers a sharp critique on the selective memory in Indian politics. Explore the satire and its implications for public discourse.

Ex-BJD MLAs' Bhubaneswar Meet Fuels Political Buzz

A gathering of over 50 politicians, mostly former BJD MLAs, at a Bhubaneswar farmhouse triggers speculation about new political alignments in Odisha. Key figures dismiss political motives.

Rare Political Civility Display in Mamdani Meeting

Discover how Mamdani's meeting showcased exceptional political civility amid typically rude discourse. Learn why this polite exchange stands out in today's political landscape and what it means for future discourse.

Bommai Warns of Karnataka Political Crisis

Former CM Basavaraj Bommai predicts political turbulence in Karnataka as Congress leadership struggle intensifies. Exclusive details on the brewing crisis.

Election Promises Push Indian States to Fiscal Brink

Indian states face severe fiscal strain as election welfare spending surges, with Bihar's schemes costing 4% of GDP. Capital expenditure lags while deficits rise across poll-bound states. Read analysis.

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