Highlights of India Today Hindi 18th May 2022, issue: 

Cover Story: Power Mess

Andhergardi Ka Nateeja

Bad planning, poor economics and lack of coordination among various stakeholders in the sector push the country into an unending vortex of power woes.

Upfront: Tamil Nadu

Dakshin Me Sanghiya Kheenchtaan

Tussle between DMK government and Governor of the states over few bills were intensify.  Government intends to limit the powers of Governor in appointment of VS of state universities. It also want to exempt from NEET exam. It accused Governor of stalling these bills.

Upfront: Gujarat

Fir Kyon Rooth Gaye Hardik Patel

Patidar leader and working president of state congress committee Hardik Patel is upset with party leadership. He want to become of face of congress in the state.

Upfront: Assam

Pulisiya Raaj Ki Sooch

Questions raised on working of Assam police in arrest of Gujrat MLA Jignesh Mevani by court. The pattern is-arrested accused often try to flee from police custody and the police team is ‘forced to open fire’. Consequently, most accused are either shot dead or left injured?  Dozens of criminals either dead or injured in past one year.

Upfront: West Bengal

Didi Ke Garh Me Darakti BJP

BJP’s Bengal unit seems consumed by an organisational rot, and the utter listlessness with which it’s dealing with it speaks of a certain loss of direction. BJP lost nearly 25 per cent of its vote share in the recent by polls.

Special Report: KCR

KCR Ki Mahatvakanksha

Telangan CM looking for a larger role in national politics besides want to make a hat trick in upcoming state assembly elections.

Special Report: Crop Insurance

Bima Dava Nibtan ka Antheen Intezaar

Thousands of farmers in 16 states are waiting for their crop insurance claims to be disbursed. For other reasons there is a reduction in insured area and number of farmers.

Special Report: Covid-19

Gaflat Ki Mahamari

Don’t let the milder Omicron wave, better preparedness and pandemic fatigue fool you. Covid is not done with us yet.

Cinema: Pregnancy films

Parde Ki Nayi Urvar Zameen

Pregnancy-centric scripts are making a bundle in Bollywood while heralding an open conversation on the subject.