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Rs 5,000 crore: That’s how much Maharashtra civic bodies haven’t paid for electricity used

Mounting arrears have been a major concern for MSEDCL, which has tried several schemes in the past to help consumers reduce their dues. 

Pay higher compensation to sex crime victims, Modi govt tells states after top court order

Under the new scheme, if a woman victim of sexual crimes is covered under more than one category, she’ll be entitled to a combined...

Barbs follow NDA govt proposal to change allocation criterion for civil services

DMK working president M.K. Stalin Sunday demanded the immediate withdrawal of the proposal, calling it a move aimed at nullifying reservation for Dalits and backward classes.

Judges call to laud me, I ask them to take a stand too: Justice Chelameswar

Outgoing SC judge stands by decision to call January 12 press conference, stresses he has nothing personal against anyone. 

NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan over ‘illegal’ detention of Dalit leaders

The apex rights’ body also made note of news reports that spoke of alleged police brutality against Dalit activists and leaders during the 2 April bandh.

Supreme Court judge Chelameswar upholds convention on last day, sits with CJI Misra

Jasti Chelameswar, who officially retires on 22 June, has been fairly outspoken against Chief Justice Dipak Misra in the last few months.

It may be back to school, driving that is, for habitual rash, negligent drivers

Union Road ministry scheme wants offenders to spend five days in proposed govt-authorised driving centres to re-obtain license, apart from fine.

I&B minister Rathore may not reverse ‘arbitrary transfer’ of officers by Irani in one go

Transfer orders were issued in November last year, within three months after Smriti Irani took over as I&B minister, purportedly to revamp PIB.

Eat chicken, it’s healthy, says Sania Mirza. But the endorsement gets fried

The Advertising Standards Council of India has sought the withdrawal or modification of the advertorial. But the poultry group is unwilling.

Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle a ‘fairy-tale come true’ for this Mumbai NGO

The Myna Mahila Foundation is the only foreign organistaion out of 7 that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen as recipients of charity at their wedding.

On Camera

Stop asking fans to explain why they like Taylor Swift. Belittling Swifties reeks of sexism

She’s perhaps the only artist that one still has to offer a ‘reason’ for liking. No one bats an eye if you like Harry Styles or Beyonce. But god forbid you express your love for Swift publicly.

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Agniveer applicants in Army up nearly 10% compared to last year

This year, the Army has scheduled an online combined examination that will span 174 locations across the country. The examination window is from April 22 to May 7.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.