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Railways to run more special trains, consent sought from state governments

The Railway ministry spokesperson did not say how many trains will be added to the network.

Process to challenge NRC exclusion in Assam could start today, a year after it was halted

NRC was finalised in Assam last year, but the 19 lakh people who didn't find their names on the list haven’t been able to challenge their exclusion before foreigners tribunals so far.

‘Instigated by Congress’ — BJP says only 2% dislikes on Modi Mann ki Baat video are from India

Much of the negative reaction to Mann ki Baat videos appeared driven by protests against govt decision to go ahead with NEET and JEE Main amid Covid-19 pandemic.

At least 10 states to reject Modi govt’s borrowing options, say GST compensation their right

Tamil Nadu CM writes to PM Modi, other state finance ministers have virtual meeting to prepare for prolonged battle with central govt on GST compensation.

Delhi assembly panel wants Facebook named co-accused in communal riots, hints at ‘conspiracy’

Delhi legislative assembly committee on peace and harmony says it has found Facebook ‘prima facie guilty of a role in the violence’, will summon its officials.

Onus on NHAI as new Modi govt rules require 90% of highway land arranged before work starts

The revised Model Concession Agreement for BOT (toll) projects seeks to plug delays by imposing a deadline on NHAI and incentivising timely work by concessionaires.

Covid an ‘eye-opener’, Manipur doctors say as pandemic exposes cracks in healthcare system

According to the Manipur government’s Covid SOP, severe cases are referred to only two medical institutes located in Imphal, since district hospitals are unable to manage them.

All ministries to list IAS, IPS, other officers with ‘doubtful integrity’ for early retirement

Ministries have been told to maintain registers, which will contain the performance review of officials in the 50-55-year age bracket and those who have completed 30 years in service.

‘Hobson’s choice’ — Bengal rejects Modi govt’s two borrowing options to meet GST shortfall

Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra said borrowing would impact states' developmental funds, tells Centre to go in for deficit monetisation.

CAT notice to AIIMS, govt as plea says 80% quota for women nurses is ‘gender discrimination’

The plea filed before the Central Administrative Tribunal by two male B.Sc. (Nursing) degree holders says AIIMS decision is unconstitutional.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?