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SC dismisses pleas of Army men challenging FIRs against actions taken under AFSPA

The Supreme Court dismissed arguments by the Centre, which supported the pleas, and said the government needed to sort out these issues.

India will play responsible role at climate change negotiations in Poland, Modi tells UN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's discussion with the UN chief was the forthcoming COP24 climate change meeting in Katowice, Poland from December 3.

Cap on party expenses in elections will see light of day, says exiting EC chief OP Rawat

Rawat said his 'only regret' is that the Election Commission was unable to recommend a fresh legal framework to check party expenditure.

Delhi’s ‘very poor’ air quality might get worse over the weekend

According to SAFAR, a government-run agency, the air quality of the national capital is expected to "significantly deteriorate" Sunday due to a decline in temperature.

Farmers’ protest is an opportunity for the opposition, could be worrisome for Modi

Thousands of farmers' are marching in New Delhi yet again. With the general election due next year, this could hurt Prime Minister Modi's popularity.

Former coal secretary HC Gupta, five others held guilty of corruption in coal scam case

HC Gupta was earlier convicted in two other coal scam cases relating to Kamal Sponge Steel and Power Ltd (KSSPL) and Vini Iron and Steel Udyog Ltd (VISUL).

Govt approves Rs 30 lakh to Rs 1.20 crore compensation for faulty J&J hip implants

Compensation for the faulty J&J hip implants will be the first ever highest paid relief to disabled patients in India, says Drug Controller General of India.

New UPSC chief Arvind Saxena among the few non-IAS officers heading recruiting body

Since 1949, 14 of the 25 chairpersons of the UPSC have been from the IAS, IPS and IFS.

Sunil Arora: The aviation ‘expert’ who will oversee India’s next general election

India’s new CEC Sunil Arora ‘knows how to get stuff done’. But he will also be the least experienced poll chief to manage Lok Sabha elections.

Centre proposes ban on performance of animals in circuses

The environment ministry has invited comments from various stakeholders on the issue within 30 days.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?