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The sordid underbelly of ‘golden state’ Sikkim — it’s India’s suicide capital

Despite a booming economy, Sikkim has the highest suicide rate among all Indian states, second only to the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Are those in Parliament representing the people, questions former CEC Navin Chawla

Expressing concern over the election process, Navin Chawla called for greater public participation, especially women, but said citizens should trust the system.

Among Padma Shri winners, doctor who cut rabies vaccine cost by 100 times

A treatment protocol devised by a Himachal Pradesh doctor has brought down rabies treatment cost from Rs 35,000 to Rs 350.

AgustaWestland accused Gautam Khaitan sent to 2-day ED custody in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate filed a fresh criminal case against lawyer Gautam Khaitan on the basis of a case filed by the income tax department.

Nambi Narayanan, who went from respected scientist to ‘spy’, glad for Padma Bhushan honour

Nambir Narayanan played a critical role in the development of satellite launch vehicles and the initial phase of making cryogenic engines.

From tech to personnel, all that was new at this year’s Republic Day parade

At the 70th Republic Day parade, army veterans, women personnel, and new military equipment were on display.

Navy divers spot another body of the trapped miners in Meghalaya coal mine

The Indian Navy detected a body of a Meghalaya coal miner at about 280 feet away from the bottom of the main mine shaft.

All-women Assam Rifles contingent march for the first time in Republic Day parade

Major Khusboo Kanwar led the Assam Rifles contingent which became the first all-women marching contingent to participate in a Republic Day parade.

70th Republic Day parade marks Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary

South African president Cyril Ramphoosa was this year's chief guest to the Republic Day parade, which also marked many firsts.

PM Modi greets nation ahead of Republic Day parade

From Arun Jaitley in the US to Sushma Swaraj and Piyush Goyal, several Union leaders also took to Twitter to wish citizens on Republic Day as the PM did.

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.

15 Vir Chakras awarded for Op Sindoor, 9 go to IAF pilots who struck Pakistani terror camps

For the first time, 2 Agniveers were awarded the Sena Medal for Operation Sindoor roles, among others. A 3rd Agniveer received a Mention in Despatches.

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.