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Section 144 imposed in North Goa after intelligence inputs on terror threats

North Goa DM R Menaka, in a notification issued Monday, said the order imposing CrPC Section 144 will be in effect till 10 April, unless withdrawn earlier.

Modi’s POSHAN Abhiyan unlikely to make India malnutrition-free by 2022: CSE report 

CSE report says that at the current rate of progress, it may take some states up to 100 years to fight various aspects of malnutrition. 

Yediyurappa allocates portfolios to his 10 new ministers, retains public administration

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa held on to four major portfolios, including finance and intelligence, while Ramesh Jarkiholi was given irrigation.

Great Indian telecom mess: How a missed chance threatens existence of prized PSUs

Conflict over what constitutes adjusted gross revenues is behind the telecom mess, which now threatens PSUs such as GAIL, Oil India, DMRC.

No ‘delay’ in voter turnout data, says EC, as AAP claims foul play day after Delhi polls

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted that the alleged delay in the release of voter turnout data was ‘shocking’, but EC insiders say nothing’s amiss.

TRS-led Hyderabad civic body passes resolution against CAA, first in India to do so

The resolution caused a row after AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi alleged that the resolution also condemned the NPR & NRC, a fact denied by the mayor.

Kirtan, langar on trains — PM wants Railways to focus on religious tourism to boost income

PM Narendra Modi wants Railways to use unused land to generate solar power, run special trains to holy sites & charge for WiFi and vacant space on platforms.

Let single women, only widowed or divorced, avail of surrogacy: Parliamentary panel

Select committee recommendations for women in 35-45 age group also says surrogate mothers should not be restricted to “close relatives” alone.

No proposal to link social media profiles with Aadhaar, govt tells Lok Sabha

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said steps were being taken to curb spread of fake news and pornography through social media platforms.

Modi govt’s waterways authority set to rope in private players to build, operate terminals

With private players queuing up, Inland Waterways Authority of India looks at moving out of building terminals and jetties on waterways.

On Camera

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?