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MP govt spent Rs 1.58 crore on Kamal Nath & his entourage for Davos summit

The amount was spent on Kamal Nath and 3 of his bureaucrats who participated in an exclusive business lounge to brand Madhya Pradesh at the World Economic Forum.

Gujarat riots rape survivor Bilkis Bano says Supreme Court has let me know it stands with me

Gujarat riots’ gang-rape survivor Bilkis Bano said her battle was never for revenge, but for justice.

Why National Film Awards were delayed — spurt in politician biopics, divided industry

I&B ministry believes that with a divided industry, any award will spark controversy, could get Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu to give away awards.  

CBI issues Look Out Circulars for Bhushan steel chairman & wife for cheating on loans

The CBI has been investigating Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd for defaulting on loans worth Rs 2,348 crore between 2007 and 2014.

Indian airports to now get body scanners as govt steps up security measures

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed operators of all hypersensitive and sensitive airports to install the body scanners by March 2020.

Why EC won’t disqualify Sadhvi Pragya Thakur from contesting elections

Election Commission can’t bar Malegaon blasts accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur from contesting Lok Sabha elections since she hasn't been convicted in any case.

Enforcement Directorate attaches 25 properties worth Rs 40 crore of MK Alagiri’s son

The Enforcement Directorate has been investigating the son of expelled DMK leader M.K. Alagiri for illegal sand and granite mining since 2012.

National Film Awards will be declared after Lok Sabha elections, says I&B ministry

In a statement issued Wednesday, the ministry said it will declare the awards after the election process is over and the model code of conduct concludes.

Modi govt writes to J&J for details on surgical pelvic mesh after US ban

Govt has sought details on the number of the pelvic meshes that Johnson & Johnson has imported into India in the last 3 years.

Transgenders & others who identify as women will now be ‘brides’ under Hindu Marriage Act

In landmark ruling, Madras High Court 'states the obvious' to solemnise marriage of a couple who were denied registration because of bride's gender.

On Camera

Govt has reduced time taken to finalise GDP data by an entire year. Here’s inside story of how

This year, govt announced that 2nd and not 3rd revised estimates would be final. Here’s inside story on how this was achieved without compromising on quality of data.

Army chief Gen Pande gets extension, Govt seeks merit over mere seniority

Last time such an extension was granted was in the case of former Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw when he was Army chief for period of six months.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?