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‘Modi sarkar to stalker sarkar’, oppn slams govt over its ‘snoop’ order

The opposition was reacting a home ministry order authorising 10 agencies to intercept, monitor, and decrypt any information generated, transmitted, received or stored in any computer.

Modi govt ‘snoop’ order was UPA’s idea, and was backed by most parties

Thursday's order merely specifies agencies authorised to implement action, but amendments giving more power to central govt were passed — without discussion — in 2008.

Vinod Rai wrong on coal scam, his stance hurt governance: Ex-coal secretary Anil Swarup

Anil Swarup disputes Vinod Rai’s calculation of loss, saying it did not factor in major aspects of the sector, alleges he was on ‘fault-finding mission’.

Key players in Sohrabuddin Sheikh and Tulsiram Prajapati ‘fake encounters’

CBI had originally named 38 accused in the case, of which 16, including politicians and senior IPS officers, were discharged.

Ticket prices at monuments should be same for foreigners & Indians, Niti Aayog tells govt

In its latest 'India at 75' document, Niti Aayog also urges government to build world class museums and develop beach destinations.

Sajjan Kumar’s extension plea on surrendering in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case turned down

Sajjan Kumar, who was convicted in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, was sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to surrender on 31 December.

15 feared dead in coal mine: Come to Meghalaya to see just how ineffective NGT ban can be

Coal mining is said to be a big revenue generator for Meghalaya, where the collapse of an illegal mine this month left 15 people feared dead.

J&J says India doesn’t have compensation law, moves Delhi HC against Modi govt

Johnson & Johnson says govt's compensation formula for 'faulty' hip implants is ‘absolutely one-sided’. Centre rushes to Supreme Court.    

CBI court acquits all 22 accused in Sohrabuddin & Prajapati ‘fake encounters’

The special CBI court which delivered the verdict said the prosecution failed to provide satisfactory evidence against the accused. Mumbai: A special Central Bureau of...

PQR and XYZ — Delhi HC judge gives new names to Smriti Irani and Sanjay Nirupam

In two judgments Wednesday, R.K. Gauba tried to protect the identity of petitioners Irani and Nirupam 'in their interest'.

On Camera

Instagram reels on stoicism are the new rage — they can battle burnout and bigotry

The Romans’ version of stoicism is rapidly picking popularity on Instagram — Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca are some names that get thrown at you when you fire up your screen.

Government allows export of onions to six countries, sets buffer stock target

The government had imposed an export prohibition in order to ensure adequate domestic availability of onions in the country.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.