scorecardresearch
Friday, March 29, 2024
HomeIndiaGovernance

Governance

What happened to students who topped CBSE ten years ago?

Being a topper helps for a while. But it also comes with added pressure to stay on top.

Croatia’s embassy in India isn’t screening the World Cup final but is ready to lift trophy

Upbeat French to hold special screening but Croatians more circumspect as embassy has just two officials.

A year of Kovind: India gets a frequent-flyer President and a more open Rashtrapati Bhavan

Now, the presidential estate is open for public visit four days a week compared to three days during Pranab Mukherjee’s tenure.

Politicians, Bollywood stars lose followers as Twitter goes on a clean-up drive

From Narendra Modi to superstar Shah Rukh Khan, notable personalities have lost followers in the Twitter purge.

India, China discuss maritime security, cooperation

Presence of Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean has aroused concerns in India, especially after China's acquisition of the Hambantota port. 

Private hospitals agree to join Ayushman Bharat after Modi govt promises to revise rates

Hospitals, however, have a caveat — say they will conduct only select procedures. Ayushman Bharat CEO says no such agreement has been arrived at.

The report on Kashmir by UNHRC had no relation with the UN: V.K. Singh

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V. K. Singh labelled the the report to be an individual one. 

Narendra Modi, Donald Trump and Pope Francis most followed world leaders on Twitter

Twiplomacy Study 2018 shows Sushma Swaraj is the most popular among women leaders; MEA is the third most followed foreign ministry in the world.

Two CRPF jawans killed in Kashmir militant attack

The two CRPF jawans killed were identified as assistant sub-inspector Meena and constable Sandeep.

Section 377: Words of Supreme Court judges that have sparked hope in India’s homosexuals

The top court has taken a compassionate view of the plight of India's gay community, which has suffered deep stigma on account of an archaic law.

On Camera

Sheikh Hasina battling ‘India Out’ campaign with Indian saree. But has she made it worse?

Hasina is unabashedly India’s best friend in the neighbourhood. But Delhi is hard put to match China’s deep pockets and big investments in Dhaka.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.