scorecardresearch
Thursday, August 14, 2025
HomeIndiaGovernance

Governance

Mehul Choksi says extradition talk is fake news, have faith in Antigua

Mehul Choksi says matter of his extradition is sub-judice and is yet to be disposed of by Antiguan courts.

Teachers can’t be asked to perform non-educational duties outside RTE Act, rules Delhi HC

The court held that teachers cannot be asked to perform duties like household surveys and preparation of Ward Education Register. 

Cabinet likely to approve agri-package for farmers tomorrow

The agriculture ministry has recommended several options to provide both short and long term solutions to address agrarian distress. A final call will be taken in the cabinet meeting.

20 years on, Army plans huge Kargil celebrations, releases calendar

The Army plans to hold huge events under the theme Remember-Rejoice-Renew to mark the sacrifice of the 527 soldiers killed in the war.

Slain Bulandshahr cop’s phone recovered from house of prime accused

Police officer Subodh Kumar Singh was killed in a mob violence near Siyana during a protest over alleged cow slaughter.

Pakistan delegation will visit India to inspect Pakal Dul, Lower Kalnai hydel power projects

The delegation got the nod for inspection of Indian hydro-power projects on Chenab basin from January 28 to January 31.

CBI transfers investigating officer in ICICI bank case

Superintendent of Police Sudhanshu Dhar Mishra is suspected of involvement in leaking information related to searches carried out by the agency.

EWS quota will not affect existing reservation, says PM Modi

PM Modi hit out at critics of 10% upper-caste quota saying some people in Tamil Nadu were creating an atmosphere of suspicion and mistrust to serve their interest.

With plenty of chatter on Twitter, PM Modi inaugurates AIIMS in Madurai

NDA govt is giving great priority to health sector so that everyone is healthy and healthcare is affordable, said PM Modi.

How an aspiring Faridabad model made it to Foreign Policy’s list of 100 Global Thinkers

Roopam Sharma, 23, invented a text-to-speech device that makes life and learning easy for millions of visually impaired people.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.