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State Bank of India Chairman selection process has been delayed. (PTI File Image)

Dilip Cherian | Wait continues as interview for SBI chairman deferred...

FSIB postpones interviews; uncertainty looms over next SBI chief

31 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

The heat takes its insidious toll even on the normally healthy as there is always the likelihood of developing heat illness and heatstroke in all ages. (Image: lifeforstock on Freepik)

AA Edit | As heat rises across India, let's find new ways to cope

With temperatures soaring, calls grow for measures to combat rising heat-related deaths

31 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses during a public meeting for Lok Sabha elections, in Bansgaon, Uttar Pradesh. (Image: PTI)

Saeed Naqvi | Communalism not enough: It must be tied to nationalism...

Communal tensions and political maneuvering shape Uttar Pradesh's election landscape amidst rising concerns and...

30 May 2024 12:00 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee greets supporters during an election roadshow in support of her party candidate from Kolkata North constituency Sudip Bandopadhyay for the Lok Sabha polls, in Kolkata. (Image: PTI)

AA Edit | A long, acrimonious campaign will end today

Hyper-local issues dominate acrimonious 2024 campaign, with Modi's Hindutva push and opposition's local agendas at...

30 May 2024 12:00 AM IST

The situation calls for policy change to induce a faster alternate energy development programmes in the techno-economic paradigm, and quicker switchover to local renewable energy sources including EVs nationwide.

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | India's energy challenge as global climate threat...

India's energy transition plan faces regulatory hurdles and infrastructure challenges amid pre-election preparations

30 May 2024 12:00 AM IST

Rescue work underway after a stone quarry collapsed amid heavy rain in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, in Aizawl district. (Image: PTI)

AA Edit | Prepare for extreme weather

Northeastern states grapple with aftermath of Tropical Storm Remal, highlighting need for better disaster preparedness...

30 May 2024 12:00 AM IST

The onset of the Indian monsoon, expected around June 1, could enhance the national mood alongside the eagerly awaited Lok Sabha and Assembly poll results. (PTI Image)

AA Edit | Timely onset of monsoon will be most welcome

The eagerly anticipated Indian monsoon may bring much-needed relief to drought-hit areas, coinciding with the crucial...

29 May 2024 12:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for Lok Sabha elections, in Jadavpur, West Bengal, Tuesday, May 28, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Shikha Mukerjee | What's the plan of action after D-Day on June 4?

India awaits 2024 election results amid competing visions of future

29 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

Britains Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak speaks during a pertu rally at the Amersham and Chiltern Rugby club, in Amersham, on May 27, 2024 as part of the build-up to the UK general election on July 4. (Photo by Alastair Grant / POOL / AFP)

Krishnan Srinivasan | Rishi Sunak's call for snap July polls may be...

With the Conservatives trailing Labour in the polls, Prime Minister Sunak hopes an early election will stabilise his...

29 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

For starters, the Supreme Court could instruct all state governments to catalogue all cases of custodial deaths in their jurisdictions and forward these to the highest judicial forum. (Representational image)

AA Edit | Porsche case: Shame on docs

Pune incident challenges rule of law amid allegations of corruption

29 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

Passersby look at the charred building of the Baby Care Hospital after a fire broke out here on Sunday, in east Delhi, Monday, May 27, 2024. Seven newborns were killed and five others injured in the incident, according to officials. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav)

AA Edit | Ignoring fire safety norms is proving very costly for India

Tragic fire incidents reveal negligence and greed behind safety lapses

28 May 2024 12:55 AM IST

Actor and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and players celebrate with families and friends after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 tournament at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Sunday, May 26, 2024. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)

AA Edit | IPL crowns a worthy champion

Shah Rukh Khan's KKR dominates with an unbeaten run, showcasing a perfect blend of batting, bowling, and fielding.

28 May 2024 12:49 AM IST