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IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman begins ‘cooling down’ process after more than 50 hours in Pakistani captivity

After his release from Pakistan, wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman arrived in Delhi and was taken to an IAF medical facility.

Samjhauta Express operations from Delhi to Pakistan to resume on 3 March

The train's services between India and Pakistan were suspended amid hostilities over a captured IAF pilot and terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed's activities.

PM Modi to visit Congress bastion Amethi on Sunday after nearly five years

PM Modi, who will be in Amethi to lay the foundation stone of an ordinance factory, will be visiting Congress president Rahul Gandhi's constituency for the first time since 2014.

World takes note of what India does, says PM Modi after Pakistan returns IAF pilot

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the meaning of Abhinandan has changed with the pilot's return, and added India has the power to change dictionary meanings.

How Delhi is sprucing up its image as a commercial & cultural hub for G20

Two projects, including the redevelopment of Pragati Maidan, form the heart of Delhi's preparation to host its maiden G20 summit in 2022.

Modi govt defends surveillance order in SC, says no blanket permission to agencies

Surveillance will be done only if securing information is not possible through other avenues, Modi govt tells Supreme Court.

Empty houseboats, hotel bookings cancelled — tourism takes a hit in post-Pulwama Kashmir

In January 2019, a total of 25,095 tourists had visited Kashmir. The state's tourism department says the numbers 'will go down dramatically' in February.

China cancels flights to and from Pakistan amid tensions between India and Pakistan

China's official media reported that flights from the Middle East that usually fly over Pakistan will be re-routed over India, Myanmar or central Asia to enter China.

ED raids office, homes of former ICICI head Chanda Kochhar, Videocon’s Venugopal Dhoot

Chanda Kochhar is accused of facilitating ICICI loans to Dhoot as quid pro quo for investments in her husband Deepak's company.

Electoral bonds to be sold during Lok Sabha polls, says govt after press release muddle

Launched in March 2018, electoral bonds are meant to ensure transparency in political funding and offer an alternative to cash donations.

On Camera

I worked to reform CBSE’s testing system. NTA can learn from it—Anil Swarup

CBSE has more than 16 full-fledged regional offices in the country manned by permanent employees. These regional offices monitor every aspect of exams, from transportation to selection of exam centres, custodians, invigilators, and evaluation.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.