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Women’s commission records statement of IAS officer and boss she accused of sexual harassment

According to the Haryana State Women's Commission chairperson, the preliminary investigation suggested the case was just about harassment.

PhD made mandatory for recruitment of university teachers, NET ceases to be sole criterion

Master's degree with NET or PhD will continue to be the minimum eligibility criteria for direct recruitment of teachers in colleges.

IITs to hold special counseling to ensure seats are not left vacant

There is an increase in the number of seats at IITs this year, from 10,988 last year to 11,279, as a result of an HRD ministry directive to allocate 14 per cent supernumerary seats for girls.

Lateral entry into civil services: IAS aspirants happy, IITians happier

UPSC aspirants at Delhi’s coaching hub and engineers at IIT cheered the move but also cautioned that transparency and neutrality may be compromised.

Focus 2019, Modi govt sets ambitious target to finish rural road construction

The BJP-led government plans to complete 61,000 km covering over 19,000 habitations by March next year — the highest target set by it since 2014.

Assam police nab man who allegedly spread rumours that led to lynching of two

The prime accused who was constantly on the move was arrested from Belurghat area, where the incident took place.

On Supreme Court roster, contentious questions on glaciers, iron ore and a government scheme

UP state civil service aspirants challenge answer key in preliminary exam; apex court reserves verdict, says can only step in when answers are 'obnoxiously...

Mizoram to oppose Citizenship Bill saying it would legalise illegal Bangladeshi immigrants

The government and other political parties oppose the bill saying the amendment will legalise thousands of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.

Dawn becomes the latest victim of Pakistan army’s crackdown on media

While Pakistan media has been resisting military crackdown, news portals have begun succumbing to self censorship ahead of general election.

Trump’s G7 crackup boosts China’s sway in Asia

While the G7 summit was falling apart, at SCO, Chinese President Xi was clinking glasses with partners such as Putin and acting chummy with potential rivals such as PM Modi.

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.