Jinit is a senior correspondent writing about international affairs, art, culture, current affairs, politics, and the environment from Mumbai.
Jinit is a senior correspondent writing about international affairs, art, culture, current affairs, politics, and the environment from Mumbai.
Across India, especially in its urban centers, a troubling new pattern is emerging: men being conned through what appears to be romance but turns out to be a scam. Victims are lured to pre-decided restaurants, made to foot exorbitant bills, and left humiliated.
As Manoj Jarange Patil’s demands and OBC leaders dig in their heels, Maharashtra’s reservation politics is entering a new, turbulent phase. The clash over Kunbi certificates, street protests, and cabinet dissent points to a battle that could redefine caste equations and electoral politics in the state.
Analysts also point out that lower GST on intermediate goods may reduce production costs, creating a deflationary effect. But questions remain about transition headaches, revenue implications, and long-term stability.
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Protesters moved from Azad Maidan due to a High Court order, but relief followed soon.
The effect will be less pronounced for farmers supplying liquid milk to domestic metro markets, where demand remains robust and largely insulated from tariff shocks.
Raj and Uddhav Thackeray aimed for the moon with the BEST poll, turning it into a high-stakes battle for rivals.
The very women who formed the backbone of implementation—ASHA and anganwadi workers—are themselves among those excluded in this scheme.
Fisherfolk and traders fear the dock’s identity is under threat as the Mumbai Port Trust has released advertisements to lease its historic godowns. The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has stepped in, assuring that a resolution is on the horizon, yet uncertainty lingers over the dock’s future.
The August 6 protest by Jain community members had already drawn civic and police attention, prompting tighter security at the site this week.
Over the last 25 years, MCOCA has been a game-changer in organised crime prosecutions. However, its strict provisions have also drawn criticism.
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