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Arunabh Saikia
Arunabh Saikia is a Scroll.in staffer.
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A decade under Modi: Farmers’ income yet to double, MSP growth slows down
A quick look at how the Modi government fared on improving the agriculture sector in India.
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A decade under Modi: Faster highways, struggling railways, building more airports
A quick look at how the Modi government fared on improving infrastructure in India.
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Inside Manipur’s new battleground: The border outpost of Moreh
On January 17, a frenzied gunfight between Kuki fighters and the Manipur commandos went on for nearly 20 hours.
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Trending
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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Modi government’s insurance scheme pushes hospitals into debt – threatening patient admissions
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In Imphal, the state’s surrender to an armed Meitei militia with ‘Taliban-like’ grip
Three MLAs were assaulted by the cadres of Arambai Tenggol at the meeting held on January 24. One had to be briefly hospitalised.
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Why Congress lost Chhattisgarh
During its tenure, the party employed a cynical brand of politics that undermined the very reasons voters had backed it five years ago.
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
The ban stands on weak legal ground, say experts.
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Video
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Watch: Actor Vijay’s car is damaged after thousands of fans throng to meet him in Trivandrum
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‘Time to forget about it’: Miriam Margolyes, who acted in ‘Harry Potter’ films, tells adult fans
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Watch: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Why Congress is losing votes over anti-Christian violence in Chhattisgarh
The party has treaded cautiously on an issue that has divided the state’s Adivasi society.
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In Chhattisgarh’s mining belt, Congress’s ‘doublespeak’ leaves Adivasi voters disgruntled
The election season in Sarguja region is marked by a sense of resigned hopelessness.
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‘Liquor in every village’: Chhattisgarh voters blame government corruption for their drinking woes
Congress promised prohibition, but flooded rural areas with alcohol, voters allege, even though data suggests a decline in consumption in the state.
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The Reel
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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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In Chhattisgarh, paddy price war between Congress and BJP leaves farmers pleased
The Congress is additionally promising a farm loan waiver.
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What a BJP convention on Valmiki Jayanti says about the fight for Dalit votes in Uttar Pradesh
Most people from the community who attended the event said they had not come there of their own accord.
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Congress’s winning card in Chhattisgarh could be its paddy bonus scheme
Farmers are grateful for the subsidy, which is the highest in the country. Even BJP workers say the scheme has been implemented without any bias.
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The Field
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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour