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Journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago, amid persistent reports he was killed inside. (Photo: AFP)

UN Khashoggi probe may not result in action against Saudis

There is no prospect, however, of the Senate voting to override the inevitable presidential veto.

27 Jun 2019 12:17 AM IST

RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya

RBI: A parrot or a tiger?

It was Mr Acharya who had set the ball rolling last year when he spoke on the need for the RBI's autonomy, warning of...

27 Jun 2019 12:13 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Will PM show he really seeks 'sab ka vishwas'?

After a hue and cry followed Ansari's death in custody, the police arrested 11 persons and suspended two policemen.

27 Jun 2019 12:11 AM IST

A Muslim worshipper prays during Laylat al-Qadr, Night of Decree, on the 27th day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan as pilgrims circumambulate around the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque

Mystic Mantra - Ka'bah: The gateway to Allah

A peaceful mindset is directly related to our behaviour and attitude and unfortunately not many people bother to check...

26 Jun 2019 2:52 AM IST

Jeremy Corbyn, Labour leader

The message from Istanbul: All is not lost for democracy

Jeremy Corbyn delivered a powerful speech against the visit.

26 Jun 2019 2:48 AM IST

From dictators to democrats: Interests always trump ideology

It was a telling blunder, in that it told us exactly what the source of this news was.

26 Jun 2019 2:46 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media as he arrives to attend the Budget Session of the 17th Lok Sabha at Parliament House in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: SONDEEP SHANKAR)

Budget should focus on reviving demand

To drive the momentum on private consumption, the Budget needs to focus on ways to increase rural incomes and therefore...

26 Jun 2019 2:41 AM IST

Unleashing a personal attack on the Prime Minister, Mayawati claimed that Modi left his wife for vested political gains. (Photo: File)

Maya makes BJP's life easier

It also appears that the BSP may, at least for now, turn out to be a pale shadow of its old self.

26 Jun 2019 2:39 AM IST

It is important to understand that the demonetisation is only the first step by the government in its war against black money.

Black money: How to solve this problem?

The committee has advised legislators to simplify and rationalise direct tax laws to prevent the generation of...

26 Jun 2019 2:38 AM IST

US President Donald Trump

Brinkmanship in the Gulf gets more dangerous

A senior Iranian official has added that Iran could consider withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as...

26 Jun 2019 1:33 AM IST

It is a journey from a mundane to a spiritual field of life, though remaining within the householders way of life.

Mystic Mantra: Nothing is worth your peace of mind

There is a famous saying in Hindi neki kar aur dariya main daalâ€ which literally means to do good and forget.

25 Jun 2019 1:35 AM IST

No wonder according to a recent report, most global internet users lack confidence in what they see and read online, with only 8 per cent believing that the bulk of information shared on social media is true, dropping to 4 per cent when it comes from influencers.

Social media firms are moving from markets to votes

Modi and the BJP have been most successful in using social media channels to promote their ideology.

25 Jun 2019 1:35 AM IST