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Google Cloud CEO Diane Greene steps down, to be replaced by Thomas Kurian

With Thomas Kurian, Google will be getting an executive who used to supervise cloud development at Oracle, the world’s second-largest software maker.

Modi govt to move bill to skirt SC and allow institution-centric quotas in universities

The bill, to be tabled in the upcoming winter session, is also meant to allow universities to continue hiring teachers.

Sabarimala row: Bandh in Kerala after the arrest of senior Sangh Parivar leader

The temple had opened Friday amid a tense standoff involving social activist Trupti Desai in Kochi and a move by its administrator to seek time from the Supreme Court to implement its verdict.

RBI and Modi govt are set for a Monday face-off

S. Gurumurthy, Modi govt's nominee on RBI board, may be key to whether a compromise can be found or whether already ugly public spat turns even uglier.

Mamata follows Chandrababu Naidu, removes general consent to CBI in West Bengal

The West Bengal govt has withdrawn the 'general consent' accorded to CBI to conduct probe and raids in the state, said an official.

Chandrababu Naidu within his rights to withdraw blanket consent to CBI probes, experts say

CM Chandrababu Naidu alleges Modi govt has used agencies such CBI & ED to threaten his ministers for demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh.

Chandrababu Naidu govt restricts CBI’s authority in Andhra Pradesh

Naidu has been alleging that the Centre is misusing agencies such as the CBI to target political opponents.

It’s confirmed. TM Krishna will perform in New Delhi on Saturday

After Krishna's concert was called off by the Airports Authority of India, the AAP government stepped in to organise another event for TM Krishna.

Kashmir journalist spends 80 days in jail, family alleges illegal detention

Police claim Aasif Sultan had helped militants involved in 12 August Batamaloo attack near Srinagar & chargesheet will be filed in 2 weeks.

Activist Trupti Desai held up at Kochi airport on her way to Sabarimala

There is heavy deployment of police personnel in and around Sabarimala temple as it opens at 5 pm this evening.

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?