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Yogi govt cancels 2012 allotment of 72 industrial plots to minister Rakesh Sachan, orders probe

Initial report found procedural lapses in allotment done on May 11, 2012. These 72 plots are now open for allotment to the public, says joint commissioner industries.

Green think tank CEEW suggests EU & Korea-like ‘emissions trade’ for India’s carbon market launch

Council on Energy, Environment and Water's policy brief follows last year's Energy (Conservation) Amendment Bill, which paved way for establishment of domestic carbon market in India.

Govt set to amend tobacco laws to tighten control on evolving products, widen regulatory norms

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is currently working on bringing in amendments to regulate tobacco products in India, secretary...

Another IAS ‘export from Delhi’: Punjab AAP govt under oppn fire over new education board chief

Satbir Silas Bedi, a retired IAS officer of AGMUT cadre last posted in Delhi, was appointed chairperson of Punjab School Education Board Friday.

Govt plan to make Delhi ‘beggar-free’ still distant dream with 5-yr rehab project at standstill

Delhi govt plans to relocate beggars ahead of September G20 Summit. But details of implementation of 2021 Union scheme for rehabilitation 'under consideration' since pilot project end.

‘Beautification’ to bulldozers, how Delhi is going all out to become showcase city for G20 summit

Over 20 agencies of the central and Delhi governments are working to revamp roads, grow flowers, plan events, and remove ‘eyesores’ ahead of G20 foreign ministers’ meet on 1 March.

Why Rajasthan Right to Health Bill has become flashpoint between doctors & civil society groups

Pvt hospitals boycotting govt schemes in protest against Bill, affecting patients from economically weaker sections, who are forced to pay beyond their means or go without treatment.

3 northeastern states announce special allowance for officers after Modi govt scraps benefits

In order, dated 23 September, 2022, govt withdrew incentives like 25% hike on basic pay & policy of retaining accommodation allocated at last posting before going to northeastern states.

Haryana is hurrying to make courts Hindi-only. Some things are getting lost in translation

Civil and criminal courts in Haryana have to switch to Hindi by 1 April. Task involves re-training clerks, translating court documents, preparing judges to ditch English verdicts.

Modi govt makes big changes to organ transplant rules — 65-yr age cap removed, single waiting list

Those in need of transplants can register for organs anywhere in the country and not just in their state. For remote areas, government working on plan to use drones for delivery.

On Camera

Phase 5 is crunch time for BJP—UP will boost INDIA, Maharashtra will clear up real vs fake

Just like Phase 3, in this round too, the NDA stands to lose ground due to the sheer number of seats it had won the last time — 39 of the 49 seats, of which the BJP alone had won 32.

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?