Narayana Murthy Says Freebies Won’t Eliminate Poverty

New Delhi: Amid a debate over political parties rolling out freebies to win elections, Infosys co-founder…

Opinion: Give Some Credit To 'Freebies', Milords!

The foundation of India’s constitutional democracy rests on the principles of social and economic justice, as…

“Are We Not Creating Class Of Parasites?” Supreme Court’s Big Remark On Freebies

New Delhi: Making strong observations on the practice of political parties announcing freebies ahead of elections,…

What Really Is A Freebie? Depends On Whom You Ask

The debate over “freebies” in election campaigns exposes the tension between populist politics and fiscal prudence.…

States Gave Money For Freebies But Not To Retired Judges: Supreme Court

The court was hearing a plea filed by the All India Judges Association regarding retired judges’…

Supreme Court’s Warning To Maharashtra

The court observed that Maharashtra’s conduct in the matter was not that of a “model state”.…

“Politics Of Freebies Distort Expenditure Priorities”: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Empowerment of pockets by fiscal grant only increases dependence, he said. (File) New Delhi: Politics of…

Promise Of Pre-Poll Freebies “Corrupt Practice”: Petitioners To Supreme Court

The hearing will continue on Thursday. New Delhi: The promise of pre-election freebies by political parties…