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People participate in a peace march organised by the Manipur Students' Union in Imphal, Monday, July 24, 2023, (PTI Photo)

Aakar Patel | What’s to gain by avoiding any problem… What is there to lose?

The Prime Minister demoted the issue and signalled to the rest of the BJP and the pliant media not to speak about it.

25 Jul 2023 12:54 AM

Recent changes to education policy have also influenced the organisation of pre-school education in India. (DC Image)

Suman Bhattacharjea | Big changes in early years; funding education is key

The impetus for integrating pre-school and school education took another giant step forward with the release of the NEP in 2020

19 Jan 2023 12:00 AM

Dinesh C. Sharma | How the Nizam in 1947 waged propaganda war against India

The propaganda war and political lobbying did result in some gains for the beleaguered Nizam

04 Jan 2023 12:00 AM

AA Edit | Governors can't hold up bills; rules need relook

Lawmaking by legislatures is an essential feature of democracy, and cannot be at the mercy of individual people

05 Dec 2022 12:10 AM

Patralekha Chatterjee | How to destroy a nation: Intolerance, profligacy…

The normalisation of hate often goes hand-in-hand with normalisation of the 'otherisation' of the minorities

08 Apr 2022 12:48 AM

A possible sale would come at a time the airline industry is trying to recover from the slump in travel caused by restrictions aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic. (PTI Photo)

Indian govt says no decision on Air India sale after report cites Tata Sons as winner

Earlier this month the finance ministry said it had received bids for the airline, but did not name the bidders

01 Oct 2021 3:43 PM

Mohan Guruswamy | Why governance fails in India’s tribal areas

A Cabinet Committee on Tribal Affairs was meant to constantly review the policy

28 Sep 2021 1:25 AM

Even before the NEP was announced, it had undergone a comprehensive consultation process with all stakeholders that was reflected in the policy. (AFP Photo)

C Raj Kumar | New education panel will help implement NEP more effectively

The NEP captured the collective consciousness of India’s education fraternity

30 Jul 2021 1:32 AM

Patna district administration on Wednesday announced a lockdown in the city. (PTI Photo)

District magistrate announces week-long lockdown in Patna from July 10

Officials said that district administration will review the situation a week later and may increase the period depending upon the situation

09 Jul 2020 9:30 AM

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. (PTI)

Congress fumes after Priyanka Gandhi is asked to vacate her official bunglow

Gandhi was asked to vacate her official bungalow by August 1.

02 Jul 2020 12:00 PM

Indian government clarifies: PM meant there are no Chinese on our side now

Government adds that any attempts to transgress the Line of Actual Control would be dealt very firmly.

20 Jun 2020 3:53 PM

India will fly back Indians stranded abroad on payment basis

They would be quarantined for 14 days, either in a hospital or in an institutional quarantine on payment-basis.

05 May 2020 9:40 AM

The auction will be conducted using '"Multiple Price Auction" method.

RBI announces auction of 63-day Govt of India Cash Management Bill

Cash Management Bills are short term bills issued by the central government to meet its immediate cash needs.

10 Jan 2020 1:09 PM

'The released Indian nationals, alongwith the dead body of the deceased, have reached Sittwe and will be leaving for Yangon today for onward journey to India,' the release said. (Photo: Twitter)

Govt secures release of abducted Indian nationals in Myanmar

One of the Indian national died in custody due to a heart attack.

05 Nov 2019 2:28 PM

Gifts include free transport, boarding, lodging or other pecuniary advantage when provided by any person other than a near relative or personal friend having no official dealings with the government servant. (Photo: Representational)

Centre relaxes gift policy for employees, hikes monetary limits

All officials under Groups 'A' and 'B' shall not accept any gift without the government sanction value exceeds Rs 5,000.

22 Oct 2019 4:03 PM

The DPR for establishing the college will be submitted within two to three days to the ministry. (Photo: ANI)

Govt announces new medical college for Leh

The Health and Medical Education Department has prepared a DPR and technical report for construction of government medical college.

24 Sep 2019 2:35 PM

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices S A Bobde and S A Nazeer issued notice to the Centre and the state, and fixed Rajya Sabha MP and MDMK leader Vaiko's plea for hearing on September 30. (Photo: Representational)

SC notice to Centre, J&K on plea for producing Farooq Abdullah

Vaiko has contended that constitutional rights conferred on the NC leader had been deprived of on account of 'illegal detention'.

16 Sep 2019 11:17 AM

Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the Mission in the Congo Leila Zerrougui offered her condolences to the family and friends of the peacekeeper, as well as to the people and Government of India. (Photo: Representational | Twitter)

Indian peacekeeper’s body found in Congo lake

Lieutenant Colonel Gaurav Solanki, deployed with the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, had gone to Lake Kivu on September 8.

14 Sep 2019 3:00 PM

The Union government, or for that matter, the ministry of finance should not interfere in the functioning and decision-making powers of the RBI. (Photo: AFP)

Government, RBI must work closely for a ‘big bang’ cut

Every bank has to deposit a percentage of their deposits in the RBI to safeguard the interests of the depositors.

20 Aug 2019 8:21 AM

And in recent years, the imagined and real threats from increased migration, both legal and illegal, have become a key trope used by all varieties of conservative and nationalist politicians in Europe.

Global South at receiving end

This view is contested since is the potential for it to be misused to restrict welfare payments to those deemed to be ‘multiplying’.

09 Jun 2019 6:33 AM

On April 12, 2019, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced nine candidates as lateral entrants to serve as joint secretaries in various ministries of the Government of India.

If lateral entry of experts helps better governance, why not lateral exit too?

Developed countries such as the United States, Britain, Belgium, Australia and New Zealand are known to have lateral entrants as a standard practice.

16 May 2019 1:47 AM

Muffakham Jha Bahadur visits the city few times in a year

A royal scion with down-to-earth views

The Nizami legacy sits lightly on him. No hangers-on, no security personnel.

30 Apr 2019 12:02 AM

Inclusion of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in the mainstream de-addiction drive is a progressive and welcome move, which will have far-reaching impact on the physical and economic health of the country. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Govt introduces ‘Nirmal’ to fight tobacco addiction

Tobacco use is one of the major hurdles in the path of economic development among low-income communities in the country.

10 Mar 2019 7:03 AM

Petitions question the validity of Article 35 A, which is often considered critical for peace, law and order in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: DC)

SC defers hearing of Article 35A of J&K from Feb 26-28

Article 35A empowers the J&K legislature to define the 'permanent residents' and their special rights and privileges.

25 Feb 2019 10:41 AM

Students should not be asked to bring additional books, extra materials and the weight of a school bag should not exceed the prescribed limit, the order added. (Representational Image)

No homework for students of classes 1, 2, says HRD Ministry

Weight of school bags for students of classes 1 and 2 should not exceed 1.5 kg, while for class 3-5 bag should weigh between 2 kg to 3 kg.

27 Nov 2018 8:10 AM

Who can decipher the last drug as Althrocin 250 mg?

It’s time to Ban doctors’ handwritten prescription

In 1999, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), USA, released a study report To err is human: Building a safer Health System.

23 Oct 2018 12:48 AM

NTPC Ltd, India's largest electricity producer, plans to raise USD 150 million in foreign currency term loan to finance its capital expenditure, according to a company document.

NTPC to raise USD 150 million in foreign currency loan

The loan will be repayable in three equal instalments starting from the ninth year.

18 Oct 2018 6:48 PM

'It is clear that after four years, no result of the probe has come because favourite industrialists are involved in it. If you act against the industrialist, then the government will fall,' he said. (Photo: File)

Cong slams Centre over coal import scam, demands 'fair and impartial' probe

Jairam Ramesh also asked why PM Modi did not take up the matter with his counterpart in Singapore where coal import transactions took place.

04 Sep 2018 11:15 AM

According to an Alphabeta report, over 80 per cent of Indian VOD consumers found online safety features useful and trustworthy in keeping themselves and their families safe.

Government, Netflix, NGOs stress on online safety

The discussions included how to equip youth and their guardians to use online tools .

08 Aug 2018 3:32 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said social security cover has now been extended to around 50 crore people in the country, an increase of about 10 times since 2014. (Photo: PTI)

Social security cover extended to 50 crore people, says Narendra Modi

He said beneficiaries under various social security schemes stood at about 5 crore in 2014, which has now increased to 50 crore.

27 Jun 2018 10:54 AM

The government in March finalised plans to divest a majority stake in Air India and offload about USD 5.1 billion of its debt, but prospective buyers stayed away, with some citing onerous terms as a reason for their lack of interest. (Photo: File | Representational)

Govt open to listing Air India after failed disinvestment plan: report

The government may also consider reducing the debt it passes on to potential buyers and restructuring the large workforce.

13 Jun 2018 6:08 PM

Government tenders worth about Rs 13,000 crore were either cancelled or withdrawn and re-issued after the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) stepped in to change their conditions for promoting 'made in India' goods, a top official said.

Rs 13000 cr tenders withdrawn or cancelled to promote Make in India

The government issued the order on June 15, 2017, to promote manufacturing and production of goods and services in India.

24 May 2018 6:19 PM

Electronic Reverse Auction will also provide a level playing field to the industry engaged in supply of goods, services and works. (Photo: PTI)

Railways reverse auction will save Rs 20,000 crore annually

Currently, Indian Railways has an annual total capex of Rs 1,50,000 crore.

02 May 2018 12:34 PM

Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen (Photo: PTI)

India issues travel advisory for Maldives

The Maldives, with its exotic beaches, is a popular tourist destination for tourists globally including Indian tourists.

06 Feb 2018 1:28 AM

Put nodal agency in place, Supreme Court to govt

The bench passed this order in the petition relating to Prajwala, NGO seeking court’s intervention to block such contents in Internet.

21 Dec 2017 5:19 AM

In a gazette notification in June this year, the home ministry had extended the AFSPA for six months in Nagaland.(Photo: Representational/PTI)

'No longer a disturbed state,' says Nagaland; opposes proposal for extension of AFSPA

The home ministry has proposed to extend it for another six months in Nagaland from December, after its term of extension lapses.

25 Nov 2017 5:54 PM

It is significant that AFSPA was lifted from Punjab in 1997 and Tripura removed it in 2015, whereas Maoist-infested states like Jharkhand and Uttarakhand are handling law and order without using AFSPA.

AFSPA is extended in Assam six months

Security sources said that the Assam govt had extended its term through an executive order and informed all the security agencies operating.

01 Sep 2017 4:44 AM

Saint Teresa’s blue-bordered sari an intellectual property

The blue border pattern is a distinctive symbolic identity of the Missionaries of Charity under the concept of colour trade mark protection,he said.

10 Jul 2017 4:50 AM

Priyanka Chopra was last seen in 'Baywatch.'

Priyanka Chopra appointed as ambassador for Government's Skill India campaign

The National Skill Development Corporation has roped in the Bollywood celebrity as an ambassador for the initiative.

25 Jun 2017 1:56 PM

The NSCN (I-M) in its statement assured the Naga people, “India has recognised the sovereign rights of the Nagas and had agreed to coexist with shared sovereignty.”

‘Bid to hijack Naga peace talks may prove suicidal’

Outfit rejects demand for disclosure of contents in pact.

05 Jun 2017 7:27 AM

Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das (Photo: File)

New Re 1 notes bearing Shaktikanta Das' signature to be circulated soon

The new notes will be predominantly pink-green on the obverse and reverse in combination with other colours.

30 May 2017 6:44 PM

The BCCI and PCB are scheduled to meet in Dubai later this month to resolve the prevailing bilateral issues. (Photo: PTI)

Reminded government about Pakistan series 15 days ago: BCCI

The PCB has sent a notice of intent to the BCCI claiming compensation of around USD 69.4 million for India not honouring the MoU.

26 May 2017 5:19 PM

Follow HC guidelines on judicial officers: Supreme Court

The Union of India shall thereafter examine the various suggestions,

30 Apr 2017 3:44 AM

A copy of the notice in possession of this newspaper in which a pan-shop owner at Dimapur has been asked to pay an amount of Rs 15,000 is also published here.

NSCN(IM) cuts ‘tax’, other faction orders hike

It is significant that the BJP is also the constituent of the ruling alliance led by Nagaland Peoples Front in Nagaland.

24 Apr 2017 12:51 AM

File photo of former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav who has been sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of 'espionage'. (Photo: PTI)

Why Jadhav needs to be brought back

India should make Jadhav a test case of its resolve to get our fellow citizen back home.

15 Apr 2017 12:00 AM

A woman for women

Trisheetaa Tej will represent India at the BRICS International Seminar for Women and Youth Empowerment.

13 Apr 2017 12:36 AM

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti interacts with an elderly Kashmiri Pandit woman during a visit to migrants' camps in Jammu. (Photo: PTI)

Kashmiri Pandits should return with respect, says Mehbooba Mufti

Please pray on holy night of Shivratri to create peace in Kashmir, says Mehbooba Mufti.

23 Feb 2017 5:30 AM

Supporters of Naga United Council scuffle with security personnel during an agitation against Manipur government for creation of 7 new districts, in Senapati, Manipur. (Photo: AP)

Protests by Nagas over Myanmar border fence

The four northeastern states share a 1,643-km border with Myanmar.

09 Jan 2017 1:04 AM

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar (Photo: PTI)

Experts’ panel makes case for Chief of Defence Staff

The committee also raised doubts on whether the prolonged use of Army in maintaining internal security is good for the armed forces.

29 Dec 2016 12:54 AM

A still from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Picture used for representational purpose only.

Will the real Indian man ever stand up?

Why does no one really talk about how men feel in India, and who is the real Indian male prototype?

11 Dec 2016 12:05 AM

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