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CBI issues lookout notice for ex-West Bengal top cop Rajeev Kumar in the Saradha scam case

All airports and immigration authorities have been alerted by the CBI this week to prevent Kumar from leaving the country.

President Kovind dissolves 16th Lok Sabha, receives list of newly-elected MPs

President Ram Nath Kovind has asked the Narendra Modi govt to continue as caretakers until the formation of the new government.

Indian in space, solar energy & more — the targets of new Modi govt’s 1,000-day plan

Modi's promise to create a 'New India' also includes empowering women in agriculture and inclusive social welfare schemes

Owner of Surat coaching institute which caught fire held, builder on the run

Twenty students were killed in a fire at the Takshashila complex in Surat where a coaching centre was located.

Months before elections, Modi govt gave awards to dozens who pushed its pet schemes

The awards helped publicise the Modi government’s flagship schemes, sharpening its political posturing in the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Supreme Court grants BJP’s Barrackpore candidate protection from arrest till 28 May

The candidate Arjun Singh has 20 criminal cases against him & has sought protection given the recent violence in the state.

Enforcement Directorate conducts fresh raids related to IL&FS case in Mumbai

Residences and offices of at least four directors of IL&FS were raided in connection with its money laundering probe, said ED officials.

‘Fake’ complaints against genuine Indian citizens registered in NRC raises concern

Journalists & social activists have alleged that complainants challenging lineage of citizens do not appear before authorities during hearings.

Election Commission must put speculation to rest, says Pranab Mukherjee on EVM ‘tampering’

Former President Pranab Mukherjee said he was concerned over reports of EVM tampering and said the safety of EVMs is responsibility of Election Commission.

Supreme Court withdraws protection from arrest for former Kolkata top cop Rajeev Kumar

The Supreme Court told the CBI to act in accordance with the law after it vacated its February order, but granted Rajeev Kumar seven days to look for a legal remedy in the Saradha chit fun scam case.

On Camera

Tirupati controversy shows temples can’t run as public sector units. They must be privatised

A private temple could make crores by selling better laddus and investing in goshalas and captive production units to control quality.

After a brief surge, private investment & hiring has again turned cautious. Focus is on cutting debt

Financial year 2022-23 saw private investments & hiring surge, but since then firms are using cash to reduce debt. General elections didn’t help matters, either.

Indian envoy in Oman dons Army combat print for photo ops, sparks controversy

Ambassador Amit Narang wore combat uniform at closing ceremony of India-Oman joint military exercise. Only serving personnel can wear service uniforms, say veterans.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?