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From 2019, easier Class X math board exam for those who want to dump subject in Class XI

CBSE will set papers at two difficulty levels: Mathematics standard, the kind students currently face, and mathematics basic.

Transfer based on frivolous allegations, says former CBI chief Alok Verma

Alok Verma was on Thursday transferred from his position as CBI director, just a day after the Supreme Court reinstated him.

Electric cars could get Rs 70,000 cheaper as Modi govt panel suggests cuts in taxes, fees

The recommendations, by a panel chaired by the cabinet secretary, include waiving registration fees and road tax for electric vehicles.

Lalu Prasad Yadav’s bail plea in 3 fodder scam cases turned down by Jharkhand High Court

The fodder scam is related to fraudulent withdrawal of government funds from the treasuries of various districts of undivided Bihar in the 1990s.

Former CMs Shivraj Chouhan, Vasundhara Raje, Raman Singh named BJP vice presidents

BJP president Amit Shah made the appointments on the eve of the BJP's two-day national council meeting.

Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and other Bollywood actors meet PM Modi in Delhi

The meeting comes weeks after the prime minister met Bollywood producers and discussed issues faced by the industry.

Charges against Alok Verma ‘unsubstantiated’, Kharge told Modi-led selection panel

Six of 10 charges against ousted CBI chief Alok Verma were unsubstantiated and 4 needed further investigation, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge had argued.

General Rawat says concern over internal security isn’t ‘politicisation’ of Indian Army

Army chief General Bipin Rawat says if something affects the internal security of the country, by whatever means, the Army cannot turn a blind eye to it.

Alok Verma removed as CBI director by PM Modi-led committee

Officials said that Alok Verma is likely to be moved to the National Human Rights Commission.

Let Christian Michel make ISD calls to friends & family from jail — lawyers move plea

Lawyers say calls will help AgustaWestland accused to prove his innocence. Special CBI court seeks report from Tihar superintendent on request.

On Camera

Modi’s speech rightly questions politics of appeasement. Wrongly targets all Muslims

The PM did make a valid point when he criticised the Congress for categorising the entire Muslim community in Karnataka under the Other Backward Classes. It is pure appeasement of Ashraaf Muslims and discriminates against Pasmandas.

Foreign policy resonating among more Indians in 2nd & 3rd tier towns of India, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.

Terror commander Masood Azhar resurfaces to launch celeb-style ‘ask me anything’ online service

The announcement, made by JeM’s Maktab-ul-Rabita, or office for communication, comes 2 yrs after Pakistani officials claimed the militant was living under Taliban protection.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.