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Removal of 223 ‘illegally appointed’ staff of Delhi women’s body adds fuel to AAP-vs-L-G conflict

New Delhi: The Delhi government's Women and Child Development (WCD) department has discontinued the services of 223 contractual staff in the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW)...

Why HC pulled up Delhi govt over delay in procuring textbooks — ‘real issue is who takes credit’

Saying no CM should be absent for ‘uncertain period’, HC directed MCD commissioner to procure books even if he exceeds Rs 5 cr budget & criticised Delhi govt for ‘indifference’.

Industrial investment, railway push, tourism uptick: How Jammu has changed post Article 370 abrogation

After New Industrial Policy (NIP) 2021 came into effect 1 April 2021, benefits of this policy have been largely drawn by the region, primarily districts of Jammu, Kathua & Samba.

Mission ISHAN, India’s push for ‘one nation, one airspace’, will benefit airlines & passengers alike

Unifying India's four airspace regions into one, controlled from Nagpur, is expected to make air traffic operations more efficient, safer and seamless, enabling it to handle more capacity.

Panel will keep watch for violation of new drug marketing code, says pharma secretary

Implemented in March, UCPMP 2024 will look into complaints regarding unethical practices in sector. Code gains significance given that Patanjali is facing SC heat for misleading ads.

IREDA sets up office in GIFT City to support green hydrogen and renewable energy projects

This new initiative by IREDA is expected to play a key role in the implementation of the National Green Hydrogen Mission of India, which has set a target of producing more than 5 million metric tons of hydrogen per annum (MTPA) by 2030.

IREDA sets up office in GIFT City to support green hydrogen and renewable energy projects

This new initiative by IREDA is expected to play a key role in the implementation of the National Green Hydrogen Mission of India, which has set a target of producing more than 5 million metric tons of hydrogen per annum (MTPA) by 2030.

Patanjali ads case: Uttarakhand licensing body took no action, only forwarded letters for 2 yrs

Uttarakhand govt affidavit submitted to SC shows state licensing authority did not take appropriate steps under the law despite central Ayush ministry asking it to do so twice.

Loopholes, high limits & timely buys — why govt’s 20% TCS on foreign spending isn’t deterring anyone

It was high post-pandemic foreign spending that pushed govt to impose checks, but these are not working to reduce either tourism spending or real estate purchases abroad.

States & UTs closed just 3.7% of 9+ lakh MGNREGS-related issues raised by social auditors in 2023-24

Rural ministry data shows auditors surveyed 73.04% of 2.69 lakh gram panchayats, flagging issues like funds misappropriation, violations in scheme implementation & workers' grievances.

On Camera

Fourth phase is high noon of 2024 Lok Sabha polls. It could end in a draw for INDIA & NDA

This phase belongs to the ‘non-aligned’ parties. They could play a critical role in the eventuality of a hung parliament, which looks much more likely than it did one month ago.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

Pensionless Maha Vir Chakra awardee who trained Mukti Bahini continues to fight for rights

Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.