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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted that the commencement of the delivery of Rafale jets has not begun. (Photo: PTI)

Fresh revelations on Rafale need answers

The PMO has no experts of the kind needed to select an advanced combat aircraft.

11 Feb 2019 12:00 AM IST

Addressing a press conference in Dubai, Rahul Gandhi maintained that PM Modi should have defended himself in the Lok Sabha over the Rafle fighter jet deal. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Congress' alliance blues

For the BJP this is less of a headache as the saffron party has traditional allies left in only two states now ...

10 Feb 2019 12:05 AM IST

The election commission conducts FLC of new machines followed by rehearsals of EVMs and voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPATs) before the polling day in front of representatives from registered parties.

Populism cloud on state Budgets

Any support to farmers should be welcome as they provide the country with food security.

10 Feb 2019 12:00 AM IST

There was no restriction for devotees in the name of religion for entry in several temples temples, including famed Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala now. (Photo: File)

A dilemma over Sabarimala

Gender equality directs that the same right to worship be bestowed on them as men.

9 Feb 2019 2:15 AM IST

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai

India needs to shift position on Taliban

As such, New Delhi will be dealing with friends if it chooses to play a part in the coming developments.

9 Feb 2019 2:14 AM IST

Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das

Cheaper EMIs, if banks permit

Given the mismatch in the credit to deposit ratio, there are fears about the possibility of banks not passing on the...

8 Feb 2019 12:02 AM IST

Businessman Robert Vadra arrives to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering case probe in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Timing of ED's Vadra grilling seems political

It appears the allegation of money-laundering and the possession of properties in London has been made against Ms...

8 Feb 2019 12:01 AM IST

President Donald Trump speaks before signing a USD 716 billion defense policy bill named for Senator John McCain Monday, in Fort Drum, New York on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Trump sends mixed signals

The US President sounded almost like an Indian politician speaking at a time of grave partisanship.

7 Feb 2019 12:14 AM IST

Pakistans Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Mischief by Pak over J&K is nothing new

There was a time in the late 1980s and early 1990s when Pakistan would try and hold a so-called people's march to the...

7 Feb 2019 12:09 AM IST

Pope Francis in in a new policy published Thursday said, that it is always inadmissible because it attacks the inherent dignity of all humans. (Photo: File)

In UAE, Pope makes history

Pope made all the right gestures, like arriving in a open Popemobile, unlike his predecessors who used bulletproof...

6 Feb 2019 2:30 AM IST

The Supreme Court had on Tuesday set up a nine-judge bench to decide if the contentious issue of right to privacy is a fundamental right under the Constitution. (Photo: PTI/File)

SC takes middle path in CBI-top cop tussle

With his background as SIT chief for the chit fund case, Mr Kumar can offer the CBI useful insights into that scam.

6 Feb 2019 2:30 AM IST

CAIT demanded immediate action against policy defaulter e-commerce companies and impose ban on working of their portal.

Bad e-commerce policy

The changes were wrought on the premise that the small Indian retailer and the pop-and-mom stores would benefit from...

5 Feb 2019 2:04 AM IST