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CBI arrests noted journalist in Kolkata in connection with chit fund scam

Suman Chattopadhyay had been earlier grilled by the CBI as well as the ED along with his wife Kasturi in connection with the Saradha financial scam. 

J&K govt calls for speedy implementation of Rs 1,500 crore World Bank-funded projects

The World Bank sanctioned a loan of Rs 1,500 crore in 2016 for infrastructure upgradation in J&K.

Bombay High Court junks PIL seeking health status of Manohar Parrikar in public domain

The court termed the petition as a half-hearted attempt to make serious inroads in the territory of privacy of an individual. 

Govt to infuse Rs 83,000 crore in public sector banks in next few months, says Arun Jaitley

The move will enhance the total recapitalisation in the current fiscal from Rs 65,000 crore to Rs 1.06 lakh crore.

Why Niti Aayog’s suggestion to cut IAS, IPS entry age limit is unlikely to make headway

NITI Aayog wants age limit for general IAS-IPS aspirants reduced to 27. In 2016, Baswan panel wanted age limit cut to 26 years, but Modi govt has been sitting on it.

Niti Aayog proposes pan-India exam to select judges for lower judiciary

The Niti Aayog report claimed that the move will attract young law graduates and help improve accountability in governance.

Calcutta High Court allows BJP’s Rath Yatra, party to announce dates soon

The West Bengal government had refused permission for the BJP's 'Rath Yatra', citing intelligence reports of possible communal violence.

Will bring bring down EVM malfunctioning, says new Election Commission chief

Drawing a distinction between malfunctioning and tampering, EC chief Sunil Arora said they will work on making sure the EVMs work properly.

Sohrabuddin ‘fake encounter’ case sees last-minute twist as it readies for judgment day

A CBI court is expected to deliver judgment in the alleged fake encounter case Friday. ThePrint takes a look at the case as it unfolded over 13 years.

Mukesh Ambani fears another colonisation if India’s data is not controlled by Indians

Reliance industries chairman Mukesh Ambani said India’s data must be controlled and owned by Indian people, and not by corporates. Indians should own and control their...

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Sheikh Hasina battling ‘India Out’ campaign with Indian saree. But has she made it worse?

Hasina is unabashedly India’s best friend in the neighbourhood. But Delhi is hard put to match China’s deep pockets and big investments in Dhaka.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.