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NGT orders had more to do with green concerns than Hindu faith

In Ujjain case, SC merely approved the temple authority’s adoption of suggestion made by an expert body to protect the stone structure from deterioration.

Cops use memes and videos to tackle drugs abuse, drunken driving & cyber bullying

Police in big cities are turning to social media to spread their message and connect with young, net-savvy Indians.

79% of Indian firms say cyber security among top 5 business risks: KPMG report

Malware is the most common type of cyber-attack, with 73% of the firms considering it a menace followed by phishing (43%).

Cow loving former IAS officer is new head of Animal Welfare Board of India

After completely revamping the Animal Welfare Board of India the government has appointed a retired IAS officer who runs his own cow shelter as chairperson

NGT’s Amarnath ruling isn’t its first controversial order this year

The NGT’s Amarnath order has raised questions about its jurisdictional limitations. However, this is not the only NGT order that has caused a stir...

Manmohan Singh didn’t speak much, but did as much to fight terror: former NSA Narayanan

All governments are concerned about fighting terror. But international collaboration on countering terrorism has improved tremendously in the last 10 years.

PMO seeks status report on Panama Papers cases by 15 December

The Enforcement Directorate will issue show cause notices to 426 Indians or persons of Indian origin, seeking explanations for overseas investments made since 2004.

Exclusive: Smriti Irani, Javadekar tried cornering 35,000 Kendriya Vidyalaya seats in 3 years, 25 times their quota

HRD minister can recommend 450 students per year for admission to KV schools. The two BJP ministers sent 35,685 in the last 3 years.

Can Supreme Court judges be criticised? That’s the key issue in lawyers’ association poll

Senior advocate Dushyant Dave, who demanded a judicial probe into judge bribery allegations, is a top contender for SCBA president’s post.

For first time since 2002, riot police deployed in Gujarat elections

Personnel of the Rapid Action Force will be deployed in about six sensitive constituencies that will be voting in the second phase of Gujarat elections.

On Camera

India’s TRP ecosystem needs a reset. Time to end BARC monopoly

A ratings monopoly in India has led to lack of technological variation, resulting in sluggish systems detached from market dynamics.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.