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Australia India Community Charitable Trust chair Vasan Srinivasan said that it saddens him that someone tried to vandalise the statue within 24 hours of its unveiling. (Photo| Twitter)

Newly unveiled life-sized statue of Mahatma Gandhi vandalised in Australia

The statue was gifted by the Indian government. The incident triggered shock and disappointment among the Indian-Australian community

15 Nov 2021 3:43 PM

Policymaker’s Journal is in two parts. The first 215-page section, “The Delhi Years 2009-2012”, presents an insider’s view of India’s governance during an exciting period of history. (Image: Amazon)

Book Review | An economist's cheeky jottings on bureaucracy's quirks, World Bank

He is a delightful raconteur whose diary straddles many walks of life

01 Aug 2021 1:03 AM

Nirav Modi, 50, is presently lodged in a UK jail and has lost his extradition plea to India in connection with this case that is also being investigated by the CBI. (PTI Photo)

ED says Nirav Modi's sister sends Rs 17.25 cr from UK to Indian government account

Purvi Mehta (47) and her husband Maiank Mehta were granted the 'tender of pardon' in the case by a special Mumbai PMLA court in January

01 Jul 2021 8:46 PM

It’s a clear warning for former spies and spooks, and others who know a little too much about the secrets of the State, that they will lose their pension and other benefits if they were to spill the beans. (Twitter)

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | The business of gagging retired spooks isn’t easy

Citizens of a democratic state have a right to know whether the money they pay in taxes is used for diabolical acts like murder and mayhem

05 Jun 2021 1:01 AM

Journalists hold signs during a protest against restrictions of the Internet and mobile phone networks at the Kashmir Press Club during a lockdown in Srinagar. (File Photo- AFP )

Amnesty International seeks end to curbs on J&K politicians, journalists

Human Rights Watch said that Indian government continues to impose “harsh and discriminatory restrictions” on Muslim-majority areas

06 Aug 2020 11:21 AM

Indian government is reviewing around 50 investment proposals involving Chinese companies under a new screening policy. (AFP Photo)

India reviewing around 50 investment proposals from Chinese firms

The official said about 40-50 applications involving funding from Chinese investors filed since rule change and are currently under review

07 Jul 2020 9:07 AM

US Transportation Department on Monday accused the Indian government of engaging in “unfair and discriminatory practices” on charter air transportation services. (AFP Photo)

US accuses Indian charter flights of ‘unfair practices'

The department said it “seeks to restore a level playing field for US airlines” under the US-India Air Transport Agreement

23 Jun 2020 11:59 AM

Two months after all domestic and international flights were halted in India due to the coronavirus pandemic, 33 per cent domestic flights will restart May 25. (PTI Photo)

Domestic air travel open, conditions apply

Airlines told to keep fares within the prescribed range, and 40 percent seats must be sold at the mid-point of lower and upper limits

22 May 2020 9:32 AM

Vijay Mallya asks govt to accept loan repayment offer, close case against him. (AFP Photo)

Accept loan repayment offer, close case against me: Vijay Mallya asks govt

While congratulating government over Rs 20 lakh crore package, Mallya lamented that his repeated offers to repay his dues have been ignored

14 May 2020 9:34 AM

India plans to fast track Chinese investments after policy change

India said this week that all foreign direct investment from countries sharing a land border would require prior government clearance

26 Apr 2020 9:46 AM

Actress Sunny Leone wearing a mask with her daughter

Being proactive helped

Even as the world reels under the spread COVID-19, India seems to be still doing something right. The Govt has managed to take swift action

21 Mar 2020 1:13 PM

A security vehicle escort the cavalcade of ambassadors in Srinagar on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Envoys of 15 countries begin J&K visit, meet party leaders

MEA describes ‘interactions’ as ‘positive’, no member from Middle East.

10 Jan 2020 1:37 AM

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said here on Saturday that only those who will say "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" will stay in India. He was addressing the 54th state conference of the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). (Photo: File)

Chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' to stay here: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

On its 134th foundation day, the Congress on Saturday protested against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC).

29 Dec 2019 10:56 AM

The amended Citizenship law along with a National Register of Citizens (NRC) being planned by the Narendra Modi government "may affect the status" of Muslim minority in India, a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) has said. (Photo: PTI)

‘1st time in Independent India': US Cong think tank on 'affecting status' of Muslims with CAA, NRC

The changes sparked significant controversy, including large-scale and sometimes violent protests.

27 Dec 2019 12:21 PM

Internet services have been suspended in 21 districts and security has been tightened as part of measures adopted to prevent any untoward incident in the state on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

Internet suspended in 21 UP districts, security beefed up over CAA protest

The state police chief said that people involved in violent protests will not be spared.

27 Dec 2019 12:12 PM

A Norwegian woman tourist has been asked to leave the country after she was found to have participated in an anti-CAA protest here early this week, violating visa norms, a senior official said here on Friday. (Photo: Twitter)

'Told to leave or else...': Norwegian tourist asked to go back for violating norms

Norwegian tourist under immigration authorities scanner in Kochi over suspected participation in anti-CAA stir.

27 Dec 2019 12:05 PM

BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Thursday said Mamata Banerjee has lost her mental balance after the West Bengal Chief Minister stated that she would advise students to continue their protests against the amended Citizenship Act and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). (Photo: File)

'Mamata Banerjee has lost her mental balance': Kailash Vijayvargiya

This comes after Banerjee's statement that she would tell all students to continue their protest against CAA and NRC in a democratic manner.

27 Dec 2019 10:42 AM

A Norwegian national, in Kochi on a tourist visa, has come under the scanner of Bureau of Immigration authorities over her suspected participation in an anti-CAA protest in the city three days ago, an official said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Norwegian tourist under scanner for protesting over citizenship law: Sources

He said the agency came to know about the participation of the foreign national in the protest from the social media platform.

27 Dec 2019 9:42 AM

Sending out a stern warning, Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Thursday said the state government would emulate Uttar Pradesh and confiscate properties of those who caused damage to public properties during protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. (Photo: Twitter)

'If violence happens again...': Inspired by UP, K’taka minister warns CAA protesters

Everyone has to obey the law of the land and not give an opportunity for such an action by the government, he told reporters.

27 Dec 2019 8:57 AM

K'taka Minister warns of confiscation of properties of protesters damaging public assets

Anti-CAA protests had reached its peak in the state last week and turned violent in Mangaluru, resulting in the death of 2 in police firing.

26 Dec 2019 8:44 PM

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