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‘Are we not creating a class of parasites’: Supreme Court flags freebies
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday flagged the distribution of freebies, saying that because of these freebies, people are not willing to work.“Unfortunately, because of...
Delhi Assembly Polls: Over Rs 218 crore in cash, narcotics, bullion, freebies seized ahead of elections
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"Delhi Assembly Polls: Over Rs 218 crore in cash, narcotics, bullion, freebies seized ahead of elections", Organiser, February 3, 2025:"In a significant crackdown ahead...
‘People want development but there is no money’: Financial advisor to CM Siddaramaiah exposes how Congress is ruining Karnataka with freebies
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"‘People want development but there is no money’: Financial advisor to CM Siddaramaiah exposes how Congress is ruining Karnataka with freebies", Opindia, July 12, 2024:"On...
Petrol to be costlier by Rs 3/litre, diesel by Rs 3.50 in Karnataka
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The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Saturday increased the retail sales tax on fuels, following which petrol prices went up by Rs 3 while...
Udupi, Karnataka: Students protest inadequate bus services, demand reliability over free bus rides
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In a recent turn of events in Udupi district, students have voiced their opposition to free bus services and demanded additional buses in rural...
Bad News for Cassandras: Bharat’s 2023-24 GDP ‘Surprise’ was driven by Reforms, Not Freebies
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"Bad News for Cassandras: India's 2023-24 GDP 'Surprise' was driven by Reforms, Not Freebies", Swarajyamag, June 1, 2024:"There's enough indication that 7 per cent...
Cash, liquor, freebies worth Rs 95 crore seized in J&K during election period
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Srinagar, May 26 (IANS) Election authorities and other enforcement agencies seized around Rs 95 crore worth of cash, liquor, and other freebies, meant to...
Freebies versus development: How ‘Revdi’ culture trades off development and results in unsustainable state finances
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"Freebies versus development: How 'Revdi' culture trades off development and results in unsustainable state finances", First Post, July 30, 2023:"The country’s richest legislator says...
‘All money will be used on freebies..so no development this year’: K’taka Congress govt’s frank admission to voters
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"Karnataka government can't provide development this year, says D K Shivakumar", Deccan Herald, July 26, 2023:"The Congress government cannot provide development this year, Deputy...
Side-effects of freebie culture: Power tariff hike to compensate for free power will hit small and medium industries, says KCCI
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The bandh call given by the Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) against power tariff hike evoked good response from across the state...