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Govt in touch with US to extradite David Headley, others wanted in 26/11 case

External affairs minister V.K. Singh said US is committed to bring to justice those responsible for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Second push for lateral entry into IAS sees applications fall by half

The original applicants had been told to reapply as UPSC found that the first advertisement understated the eligibility criteria.

Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie and Prashant Bhushan move SC seeking review of Rafale verdict

On 14 December, Supreme Court dismissed all PILs alleging irregularities in the procurement of 36 Rafale jets from France.

How police got Delhi to avoid driving drunk this New Year’s Eve

Delhi Police says it was their aggressive awareness campaign that inspired Delhiites to follow rules on New Year’s Eve.

What Kerala’s communists stand to gain from two women entering Sabarimala

The women — Bindu, a lawyer, and Kanakdurga, who works with the state govt, entered the inner sanctum of Sabarimala shrine early Wednesday.

India records most number of New Year’s Day babies

At 70,000, India had the highest number of births across the world on New Year's Day, coming ahead of countries such as China, Pakistan, and US.

Rafale debate updates: No need for JPC since Supreme Court cleared the matter, says Jaitley

The government and opposition are debating the controversial Rafale deal in Lok Sabha. Track live updates here.

Modi govt’s number problem — triple talaq latest in series of bills stalled in Rajya Sabha

The Modi govt, given a resounding mandate in the 2014 polls, sits comfortably in Lok Sabha but is still vulnerable in Rajya Sabha.

Sabarimala temple shuts down temporarily after two women walk in, offer prayers

The temple was opened on December 30 for the Makaravillaku festival and there has been a heavy rush of pilgrims.

UPA-era generic drug scheme undergoes turnaround, Modi govt to promote it ahead of polls

The government has begun to refocus on the Jan Aushadhi Yojana, through which it provides generic medicines at affordable rates. 

On Camera

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?