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Economy

Waterways to Success

Being a state with a great network of rivers and expansive water bodies, West Bengal boasts of one of the longest navigable waterway networks in the country, with approximately 4,593 kilometers of rivers and canals, of which 97 per cent are navigable.

Uttar Pradesh no longer a ‘BIMARU’ state: Nitin Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari praised the development in Uttar Pradesh, stating that the state is no longer a ‘BIMARU’ state but has become one of the leading contributors to India's economy. He also said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has successfully worked towards establishing ‘Ram Rajya’ in Uttar Pradesh.

Freebie Culture

India's long-standing tradition of electoral freebies has once again come under scrutiny, with concerns that it fosters dependence and undermines economic self sufficiency.

Hits and misses

India’s recent economic trajectory has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, marked by ambitious reforms and unexpected challenges.

Ballot 2024: What do Indian-American voters want

Surprising many political voters, the community emerged as the most coveted bloc in the 2020 election with a record 71 per cent rate of voting among Asian Americans and ensuring President Joe Biden’s victory.