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CBI raids Trinamool youth leader’s properties in cattle smuggling case, issues lookout notice

CBI says it has documented evidence against TMC youth leader Vinay Mishra, who is now ‘absconding’. Party alleges 'political vendetta'.

8.5% interest on PF for 2019-20 to be credited in one go, Labour Minister says on New Year Eve

Govt has decided to notify 8.5% rate of interest on EPF deposits and credit them in one go. The decision will benefit over 6 crore subscribers of the retirement fund body EPFO.

225 terrorists killed in over 100 successful missions in J&K in 2020, says DGP Dilbag Singh

Addressing the annual press conference of J&K Police, Dilbag Singh also said that the region witnessed decrease in terrorist incidents, infiltration and civilian killings this year.

Army restores India-Pakistan war hero Brigadier Usman’s grave that was ‘vandalised’ in Delhi

On 26 December, the grave of Brigadier Mohammad Usman located in south Delhi’s Batla House Qabristan, was found damaged.

Govt asks ED and RBI to take ‘action’ against Amazon, Flipkart for FDI & FEMA ‘violations’

Trade body CAIT says government acting on its complaints against e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart but ED yet to register a complaint. 

CBSE board exams for Class 10 and 12 to begin on 4 May, practicals from 1 March

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal announced the board exam dates Thursday during a Twitter interaction. He said exam results would likely be out by 15 July.

Probe into Dharme Gowda death on, necessary action will be taken, says Karnataka minister

Karnataka legislative council deputy chairman Dharme Gowda was found dead on a rail track in Chikkamagaluru district Tuesday, with police sources claiming he died by suicide.

New J&K industrial policy set for launch, looks at investment worth Rs 35,000 cr by 2022

J&K industrial policy is being introduced ahead of the launch of a ‘two-year plan’, designed by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha’s office in consultations with Centre.

Interfaith couple booked for religious conversion in violation of Uttarakhand law

The woman converted to Islam without informing her parents or the district authorities prior to her marriage as required under Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, an official said.

Kerala Assembly passes resolution against Centre’s farm laws

O Rajagopal, the only BJP member in the assembly, raised objections against some references in the resolution but did not object to it.

On Camera

Nancy Tyagi at Cannes is instantly iconic. Commenting on Aishwarya Rai is so last decade

Her saree could easily give Sabyasachi’s Met Gala creation a run for his money. Alia Bhatt’s ‘Garden of Time’ saree was a product of 163 artisans, Tyagi is a one-woman show.

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'?