Pakistan-Afghanistan hostilities deepen; UAE to exit OPEC, OPEC+ amid West Asia conflict
The latest episode of Statecraft covers multiple global developments, starting with the escalating border conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
₹67,928 Crore Before Polls: How States Are Spending Big On Welfare
UPDATED: Apr 1, 2026 19:56 IST
A clip of Samir V Kamat is going viral, where he speaks about strict scrutiny over defence spending. But data shows that across eight elections between 2023 and 2025, state governments disbursed ₹67,928 crore in pre-poll welfare schemes—often called cash handouts. This has triggered a debate online.
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