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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. 

Opposition wants select committee to take up triple talaq bill. Here’s what the panels do

The triple talaq bill, which was passed by the Lok Sabha last year, was stalled in the Rajya Sabha.

Lapses by child welfare body blamed for sexual abuse of 13-yr-old girl by foster father in Assam

The 13-year-old was placed with the foster family in May 2018, but is now in a shelter.

India facing complex security challenges, threat to territorial integrity & internal stability: Gen Bipin Rawat

In his new year message, the Army chief praised the collective grit, determination and sacrifices of the troops.

NIA conducts fresh searches in Delhi, Amroha in connection with ISIS-linked suspects

The agency is looking for additional evidence related to the arrest of an ISIS-inspired terror group that was reportedly planning major attacks.

Congress dismisses Modi’s interview as monologue on ‘I, me & myself’

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said PM Narendra Modi's interview was full of rhetoric and ignored ground realities. The Congress on Tuesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra...

Food delivery boy awarded Rs 1 lakh for saving lives during fire at Mumbai hospital

Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar awarded the boy who saved 10 lives beyond the call of his duty.

Urjit Patel had told me he wanted to quit as RBI governor 6-7 months back – Modi

PM Narendra Modi said Urjit Patel had been considering leaving his position as governor of Reserve Bank of India for several months.

On Camera

Bengaluru & Hyderabad share many of Dubai’s characteristics. Why they don’t function the same

Luxury is visible everywhere in Dubai, but what impressed me more was order. Parks, pathways and crossings seemed designed for actual use, not symbolic display.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Turkiye delivers second MILGEM-class corvette Khaibar to Pakistan Navy, two others in making

Contract for construction of four MILGEM-class ships was signed in 2018. PNS Bedir is to be delivered by June 2026, while PNS Tariq is due for delivery in first quarter of 2027.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.