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Youth Congress leader appears for Christian Michel in court, sparks controversy

Advocate Aljo K. Joseph, whose Twitter bio says he is part of the Youth Congress, appeared for Michel in a Delhi court, where the CBI had sought his custody.

AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel sent to 5-day CBI custody

Michel was produced before a Delhi court which allowed his five-day custodial interrogation by the CBI.

What is the AgustaWestland scam, and how Christian Michel’s extradition will impact it

Christian Michel was allegedly one of the middlemen who brokered the AgustaWestland helicopter deal and paid bribes to officials and politicians.

Top CBI officers fighting like Kilkenny cats exposed agency to ridicule: Attorney General Venugopal

It was absolutely essential for the Centre to step in and act in the tussle between two officers, he said.

In a study that can help farmers, Indian scientist helps crops grow safely in arsenic soil

An Indian scientist in UK has conducted a pilot study growing Barley in arsenic contaminated soil  and is now looking at doing it in rice plants.

The Hindi news channel editor who ‘thrives on provoking’ Hindu, Muslim sentiments

In a widely shared tweet, Suresh Chavhanke of Sudarshan News tried to link the Bulandshahr violence with a Muslim congregation 40 km away.

Three IAS officers, including HC Gupta, get 3 years in jail for coal scam

Former coal secretary H.C. Gupta and the two IAS officers are accused in the irregular allocation of coal blocks in West Bengal to a private firm.

Supreme Court accepts Centre’s draft witness protection scheme

The draft witness protection scheme, has three categories of witnesses based on the threat perception.

Modi is world’s favourite leader on Instagram, thanks to Davos shot & pix with Virushka

Narendra Modi has emerged as the most followed world leader on Instagram, millions ahead of US President Donald Trump, according to the study.

Vijay Mallya offers to pay back 100% he owes banks, pleads ‘please take it’

In a series of tweets, Vijay Mallya said he had offered to pay back 100% of the principal amount to banks and the government, but his offer was refused.

On Camera

Sahastra Tal rescue operation was fastest in the state. And that isn’t enough

CM Dhami ordered an inquiry that led to the first-ever FIR against a local adventure tour operator. This reveals the problems with Uttarakhand’s adventure tourism management.

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.