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Punjab’s worst ecological crisis in years cannot be cleaned up anytime soon

A massive spillage of an estimated 10,000 litres of molasses from a sugar mill in Gurdaspur district into the river Beas Wednesday might have been government doing.  Chandigarh: The...

Sit for SAT: India’s private universities open new doors

Criteria so far used by American universities; Ashoka University and Azim Premji University among eight to adopt method so far. 

Nipah virus death toll at 10, food safety inspectors to check fruits & vegetables in Kerala

Fruit bats are the natural host of the Nipah virus; 2 persons are critical and 9 are under surveillance in Kerala hospitals.

Protests against Vedanta plant turns violent, 1 killed in police firing

Police said section 144 of CrPc has been invoked in and around the Sterlite unit to provide security to it as per the orders of the Madras High Court.

Modi govt’s ailing affordable drugs scheme may get a new lease of life at private chemists

Govt wants pharmacists to reserve extra rack to boost sales of its low-cost generic drugs; may amend law to ensure compliance

Minorities panel issues notice to JNU on the proposal to start a course on “Islamic Terrorism”

Minorities panel have asked the JNU administration to reply whether there is any concept paper or proposal to start a course on "Islamic Terrorism".The proposed course has been opposed by sections of teachers and students at the JNU.

‘Mysterious fire’ destroys 20 Dalit houses in UP village during demolition drive

A demolition team had arrived at the site Monday on the orders of the Karchana sub-district magistrate, following a court directive, when fire from an unknown source reportedly consumed the homes.

Modi government has a new slogan ahead of 2019: Farmer’s India

Battling anti-farmer tag, govt gets ready to highlight achievements in agriculture sector on its fourth anniversary.

Amid Maharashtra farm sector slump, crop loans fall by 40%

Overall credit to agriculture sector plunges 50%; state sets ambitious targets for 2018-19

Half of Mumbai’s missing people between 16 & 25 years: RTI

Police data shows that while the number of missing people in the city is increasing, those found have gone down. 

On Camera

Devdas to Heeramandi—Bhansali doesn’t reduce courtesans to performers. They have a voice

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films may be over-the-top, but by shining the spotlight on women who are otherwise forced to work on the edges of acceptable society, he gives them agency.

Asia’s growth outlook remains positive despite external uncertainties, says ADB

The Asian Development Outlook 2024 report suggests that policymakers in the region should monitor a number of risks. These include escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions.

Conventional military force no more deciding factor, says Army chief. Calls for self-reliance

Army is pursuing 45 niche technologies identified for military application & 120 indigenous projects are underway to develop & absorb these niche technologies, Gen Pande says.

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.