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Legal process over, now administration should give the go-ahead, says official

Parliamentarians seek update on Naga peace process, express concern over lack of full-time interlocutor and transparency in negotiations

Members say Budget failed to address grievances of farmers or tackle inflation and unemployment; They flag ‘stagnant’ allocation for health and education, seek more funds to strengthen food security, and demand reduction in GST on essential items; Congress MPs object to absence of Finance Minister in House

One part of Waltair division will be retained as Waltair division under new South Coast Railway meet the “demand and aspirations” of the people of the area

While voters’ list is given to all parties every year, additions and deletions are sent as a supplementary list three-four days ahead of polls

Stating that such political shifts are carried out discreetly, Minister Uday Samant says the public now regards Shinde’s Shiv Sena as the true representative of founder Bal Thackeray’s vision

If made mandatory, the provision will improve productivity of the Legislature, two MPs say

Judges reserve orders on a plea by three individuals to vacate a stay restraining the Election Commission of India from proceeding with their representations against the party

Trade bodies welcome the Budget in general while being apprehensive about some facets; teachers protest

The new bill seeks to make direct tax law simple to understand and not to impose any new tax burden. It will not have provisos and explanations or long sentences.