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CRPF begins inquiry against top officer who accused IPS of bias after being transferred

Cadre officers say the IG-rank officer had raised questions about transfers, and alleged there are different policies for CRPF and IPS.

India can build the boat as it sails rough Covid crisis waters, but should know where to go

The govt needs to prepare in detail for all eventualities, and not seek refuge in ‘uncertainty’. It should trust and seek active public support.

Masked waiters, no touching of temple idols — govt lays down ‘Unlock 1’ rules

Issued by the health ministry, the SOP outlines specific precautionary measures that have to be adopted to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Two senior IAS officers in PMO appointed to World Bank, World Trade Organisation 

While IAS officer Rajiv Topno will serve as senior advisor in World Bank, Brajendra Navnit will be ambassador to the Permanent Mission for India (PMI) at WTO. 

Health ministry shuts offices for 2 days, issues guidelines as Covid cases rise among staffers

The health ministry has issued an office memorandum that strictly lists out social distancing measures and dos and don'ts. Employees are advised to look out for and report symptoms.

Nitish hits out at states for not looking after Bihar migrants, forcing them to leave for home

Under-fire from opposition RJD in election year, Nitish assures returning migrants that his govt will provide them MGNREGA jobs, so they don't need to leave again.

How many jobs have we lost during lockdown? PMO seeks answers from ministries

Ministries of commerce & industries, heavy industries, MSMEs and textiles have been asked to furnish the data on unemployment by 15 June.

Funds transfers to states set to take a hit as central tax collections begin to dip

In April and May, the central govt transferred cash based on tax collection estimates. But with actual collections falling well short, the amount will soon dip.

Satpal Maharaj, 23 family & staff members test Covid-positive, CM Rawat in self-quarantine

The Uttarakhand administration is in a tizzy as 3 ministers also self-quarantine and 1,500 secretariat staff refuse to come to work.

You can get a haircut, but no spa yet — what Delhi will allow in ‘Unlock 1’

Delhi govt Monday released its guidelines for the first phase of the unlock plan, but it will not allow all activities permitted by the MHA.

On Camera

No insult to Ayurveda. AIIMS an attempt to bring good standards of medical education—Amrit Kaur

On 18 February 1956, 'Rajkumari' Amrit Kaur, India's first health minister, moved the Bill in Lok Sabha for the establishment of AIIMS in Delhi. She wanted it to have the powers and functions of a university because it will 'probably make revolutionary changes in curriculum as well as in modes of teaching'.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.