Maharashtra elections: Welfare dominates tribal mandate

Vote likely to be split between the Congress, NCP and BJP

Green tribunal halts land acquisition for POSCO

South Korean steel giant acquired 1,093 ha without waiting for environmental clearance

What led to UPA’s downfall in Maharashtra

Besides high profile scams that dented the image of the Congress-NCP alliance, their government failed to reach welfare benefits to the poor and …

Maharashtra government dismisses 166 ‘corrupt’ agricultural market committees

Agricultural markets have turned into centres of political power, say farmers’ organisations

Water proved crucial for BJP’s victory in Maharashtra election

Chief ministerial candidate Devendra Fadnavis was instrumental in unearthing the irrigation scam; many candidates who worked on water …

Political parties come under RTI Act, says Central Information Commission

Terms political parties public authorities as they are substantially funded by Central government

Maharashtra elections: Farmers warm up to the idea of guaranteed income

Community youth’s fascination with development, however, is likely to split the farmers’ votes