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West Bengal CM and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee reacts as she leaves after casting vote at a polling booth in Kolkata on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Is West Bengal heading for President's Rule?

The BJP has got wind in its sails after winning 18 of the state's 42 parliamentary seats, demoralising the state's...

11 Jun 2019 1:33 AM IST

The wait for the arrival of southwest monsoon will finally be over as this spell of rain will bring the Southwest Monsoon over Delhi region and adjoining areas towards the end of this month, said Skymet Weather, a private weather forecasting agency.(Representational image)

Will we be as right as rain?

Rainfall close to the southwest monsoon average of 89 cm would promise a bounteous harvest.

10 Jun 2019 12:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

It's time to reclaim the Ocean from terrorists

The Modi government's first stint was marked by naivete over handling its immediate neighbourhood, particularly...

10 Jun 2019 12:33 AM IST

On May 30, the two-year-old girl from outside her home was kidnapped by a man and his accomplice Zahid over a loan dispute with the girls grandfather. (Photo: Twitter)

Punish child murderers

The crime is not to be viewed in terms of communities as it hardly matters what religion such hardened criminals belong...

9 Jun 2019 12:05 AM IST

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi

It's high time Congress settled leadership crisis

In Punjab, former cricketer and maverick minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has not let up in his defiance of chief minister...

9 Jun 2019 12:00 AM IST

Rajnath Singhs statement assumes significance in the wake of actor Naseeruddin Shahs remarks in reference to the killing of a policeman in Bulandshahr earlier this month. (Photo: ANI)

Downgrade for Rajnath?

It appears Mr Singh had to approach the RSS to have the balance restored in his favour somewhat so that his dignity is...

8 Jun 2019 12:01 AM IST

Dhoni is an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Territorial Army and dagger is part of their emblem. (Photo: AFP)

Dhoni should remove his symbolic insignia

The rules are clear in expressly forbidding display of messages which relate to political, religious or racial...

8 Jun 2019 12:00 AM IST

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

RBI's modest rate cut may not revive growth

The Union Budget scheduled to be presented on July 5 will have to support the affordable housing sector by cutting...

7 Jun 2019 12:02 AM IST

Thane locals are speaking out against the elevated Metro-4 line in the city.

No such thing as a free ride

The bus system of the capital is so run down it would take several hundred crores to replenish.

7 Jun 2019 12:02 AM IST

BSP supremo Mayawati and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav greet supporters during a rally in Barabanki. (Photo: PTI)

UP's grand alliance collapses

The suggestion cannot be missed that in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP may enjoy an open field in the foreseeable future.

6 Jun 2019 12:03 AM IST

A landmark ruling on music royalties

Some of the best music copyright laws exist in the United States, and these are a model for contracts worldwide.

6 Jun 2019 12:00 AM IST

Being demographically the youngest country in the world the new government would need to improve upon the education infrastructure on a massive scale.

Don't create language barriers

Support for the status quo may also be picking up in West Bengal, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

5 Jun 2019 2:42 AM IST