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Centre’s Sanchar Saathi under a cloud: The nagging questions of surveillance, accountability & loopholes

Non-removable state-run app on each device will attract scrutiny from users, civil society, global manufacturers, in experts' view. 'No clear, technical justification for mandate,' they say.

HC asks Telangana to explain why IPS officers hold IAS posts. Case could stir up the services’ net

Decision on the petition could have far-reaching consequences on a practice that isn’t uncommon across the country, and has been a flashpoint between IAS and IPS officers.

Oppn dials up heat on Centre over Sanchar Saathi app: Priyanka says ‘snooping’, Scindia says optional

Accusing the Centre of impinging on citizens' privacy Opposition outrages against the govt directive to smart phone manufacturers to preload cybersecurity app. Left MP says brain implants next. 

Packed Winter session: Manipur GST, atomic energy, highways & higher education bills on agenda

PM Narendra Modi opened the Winter session of Parliament Monday, lauding India’s democracy and welcoming new Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan.

‘God’s own partnership’: TN, Kerala plan rare industrial collab, beach sand mining to AI-led governance

What began as a conversation between the industries ministers of the 2 states at a summit in Delhi turned into high-level talks, with the first meeting in Tamil Nadu on 25 November.

Why Kerala is pushing back against Centre’s new labour codes

Labour minister Sivankutty laid out LDF govt view after emergency meeting with trade union leaders. Kerala to hold ‘Labour Conclave’ in Dec with leaders, experts & labour ministers.

Is Assam’s proposed anti-polygamy law discriminatory? Penalties & exemptions spark debate

Those concealing first marriage face up to 10 years’ jail, repeat offenders get double punishment, Bill proposes. Centre's approval may be needed for law to be enacted.

‘Digital India’, but no WFH? Government employees ask Centre for respite from pollution

Air quality in Delhi NCR through most of November has been ‘very poor’ or ‘severe’, with doctors advising people to avoid long exposure to outdoor pollution as far as possible.

Data shows investments worth Rs 12 lakh cr on the ground in UP—1/3rd of commitments made since 2017

UP govt had received investment commitments of Rs 4.28 lakh crore during the investors summit in 2018, and Rs 33.5 lakh crore during the global investors summit in 2023.

Opening door for pvt players in nuclear sector, Atomic Energy Bill coming up in Parliament winter session

Amendments to another key nuclear law, the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA), 2010, are also in the pipeline, but they are unlikely to come up this winter session. 

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.