NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday began sit-in protest against alleged voter roll deletions via Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party and Election Commission of hatching a “conspiracy to disenfranchise Bengali voters”. She vowed to present all those voters that have been declared dead by…

NEW DELHI: Politics in Bihar has revolved around Jayaprakash Narayan’s disciples —Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav — for more than three decades. With Lalu stepping back from active politics and Nitish now opting for a Rajya Sabha seat over the state’s top job, Bihar appears to be entering an unknown phase, with a new face…

For a state that serves as the “breadbasket” of India, Uttar Pradesh (UP) is undergoing a quiet yet seismic shift in its agricultural landscape. While the state has always been a major producer, recent data reveals a transition from traditional farming to a high-productivity, technology-driven powerhouse. This metamorphosis is not merely about higher yields; it…

Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a historic transformation in its financial landscape. Recent data reveal a massive surge in credit distribution, industrial investment, and banking accessibility, signalling a robust shift toward economic self-reliance and manufacturing-led growth. 1. Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio: A surge in financial momentum The Credit-Deposit (CD) Ratio is a key indicator of how effectively…