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It is ‘illegal migrants’ vs students’ unions in Northeast India

State authorities and police are aware of this, and are even cooperating with students to check travellers’ documentation.

Modi’s ‘PMO tells’ women ministers to write positive articles in newspapers

The PMO has asked the ministers to counter the notion that there has been little improvement in women’s lives since Narendra Modi came to power.

Make separate lane at toll plazas for VIPs & judges: Madras High Court tells NHAI

The court warned that it would view any violation of the order seriously.

Why 13 crore Indians are celebrating their ‘independence day’ today

Belonging to the Nomadic and Denotified Tribes, these Indians were considered born criminals under the Criminal Tribes Act, 1871 up until this day in 1952.

Letters show ‘links between activists and Maoists’, say Maharashtra Police

The letters, however, do not seem to mention the full names of the activists and use only first names or abbreviations.

Modi govt will look guilty if it doesn’t divulge Rafale details: Ex-NSA Shiv Shankar Menon

Former minister Yashwant Sinha says even Americans were forthcoming about nuclear pact, so France should also be transparent about the Rafale deal.

Supreme Court quashes FIR against actor Priya Prakash Varrier for her wink song

Earlier an FIR was lodged against the actor that alleged that the 'wink song' hurt the religious sentiment of a community.

10 people, all relatives of policemen, kidnapped by militants in south Kashmir

J&K police chief says reports are being verified; incidents come in the wake of 'threat' by Hizbul Mujahideen commander, asking local cops to resign.

Uniform civil code is neither necessary nor desirable at this stage: Law Commission

BJP wants UCC to ensure gender equality across religions, but panel wants equality between men and women of same communities first.

Supreme Court defers hearing on Article 35A to January 2019

Article 35-A gives special rights and privileges to the citizens of J&K and bars people from outside the state from acquiring any immovable property in the state.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.