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Just 8% schools in India comply with Right to Education Act, says study

In addition to vacant posts, the study suggest that almost 20 per cent of teachers in India are untrained.

Hindus are less likely to use a toilet than Muslims in India

Data reveals 25% of Hindus who own toilets don't use them, only 10% of Muslims do the same.

Ram Vilas Paswan’s latest move on atrocities act in Supreme Court may embarrass Modi govt

Punjab assembly passes resolution to file review plea against order, saying it will lead to an increase in atrocities against Dalits.

Sibal pulls out of Babri Masjid case amid worries in Congress over damage to party image

Sources said the Congress brass was worried Sibal’s statements would be portrayed as the official party line.

Fortis Healthcare nearing a $1.2 billion deal with TPG-Manipal

Fortis is discussing issuing around 40 billion rupees ($615 million) of new stock to TPG and Manipal through a preferential allotment, one of the people said.

Behind Arunachal’s new death penalty law is a 170% rise in child rape cases

Lack of legal awareness leads to low reporting of cases with police; lynching of two rape accused last month forced state assembly to amend law.

Tim Paine to step in as captain after Smith and Warner stand down for the rest of the match

There have been growing calls for Smith's sacking after he admitted being the mastermind of a premeditated plan to change the condition of the...

To stop stubble burning, Punjab makes it mandatory to affix machine to combine harvesters

Farmers will have to buy ‘super straw management system’ at a subsidised rate; govt sets aside Rs 100 crore in state’s budget presented Saturday.

Modi govt opens a Pandora’s Box: States can lose political clout if they develop well

The Modi Govt has instructed the Finance Commission to use 2011 census figures instead of the 1971 figures, to apportion revenue from taxation between the states.

You can’t come into my house, seal it & then discuss: Minister H.S. Puri on Delhi sealing drive

Union urban affairs minister says he isn’t questioning the committee’s right to seal, but there can’t be a situation where due process isn’t being followed.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

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'?