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President Kovind dissolves 16th Lok Sabha, receives list of newly-elected MPs

President Ram Nath Kovind has asked the Narendra Modi govt to continue as caretakers until the formation of the new government.

Indian in space, solar energy & more — the targets of new Modi govt’s 1,000-day plan

Modi's promise to create a 'New India' also includes empowering women in agriculture and inclusive social welfare schemes

Owner of Surat coaching institute which caught fire held, builder on the run

Twenty students were killed in a fire at the Takshashila complex in Surat where a coaching centre was located.

Months before elections, Modi govt gave awards to dozens who pushed its pet schemes

The awards helped publicise the Modi government’s flagship schemes, sharpening its political posturing in the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Supreme Court grants BJP’s Barrackpore candidate protection from arrest till 28 May

The candidate Arjun Singh has 20 criminal cases against him & has sought protection given the recent violence in the state.

Enforcement Directorate conducts fresh raids related to IL&FS case in Mumbai

Residences and offices of at least four directors of IL&FS were raided in connection with its money laundering probe, said ED officials.

‘Fake’ complaints against genuine Indian citizens registered in NRC raises concern

Journalists & social activists have alleged that complainants challenging lineage of citizens do not appear before authorities during hearings.

Election Commission must put speculation to rest, says Pranab Mukherjee on EVM ‘tampering’

Former President Pranab Mukherjee said he was concerned over reports of EVM tampering and said the safety of EVMs is responsibility of Election Commission.

Supreme Court withdraws protection from arrest for former Kolkata top cop Rajeev Kumar

The Supreme Court told the CBI to act in accordance with the law after it vacated its February order, but granted Rajeev Kumar seven days to look for a legal remedy in the Saradha chit fun scam case.

Hafiz Saeed’s financier owns 23-storey building in London, luxury flat in Delhi: NIA

NIA, probing the J&K terror funding case, has zeroed in on properties suspected to have been bought by Lashkar chief Hafiz Saeed's alleged financier Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali.

On Camera

Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

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?