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Supreme Court says BCCI ombudsman to reconsider quantum of punishment for Sreesanth

The top court on 15 March set aside the BCCI's order imposing a life ban on Sreesanth for his alleged involvement in 2013 IPL spot fixing scandal.

Clashes breakout in Srinagar Central Jail, security increased

Inmates at Central Jail Srinagar clashed with prison authorities on Thursday night resulting in internet being snapped in the city.

Never named anyone, says accused Christian Michel on ED’s AgustaWestland charge sheet

In a plea before a Delhi court, Michel also accuses Modi government of using the ED, other investigating agencies for political purposes.

Supreme Court refuses to grant interim stay on operation of electoral bonds scheme

The Centre told the Supreme Court, which will hear the matter next week, that electoral bonds scheme was brought to check the flow of black money into political funding.

AgustaWestland accused Christian Michel identified ‘AP’ as Ahmed Patel, says ED

According to the ED chargesheet, Michel identified the initials in a budget sheet, which states "30 million euros were paid to Air Force officers, bureaucrats and politicians".

Modicare CEO wants wellness centres to be one-stop shop for healthcare in rural India

Ayushman Bharat CEO Indu Bhushan wants to digitise health and wellness centres that will help it fix appointments for beneficiaries and track medical history of patients. 

CRPF jawan killed, another injured in encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh

The jawans came under fire when a gun battle broke out during an anti-Naxal operation by the CRPF and District Force in Chameda, near Raipur.

Across India, only 2 students took CBSE’s Class 12 theatre & gender studies courses

CBSE had introduced a host of optional vocational subjects, but less than 10 students sat for 6 of them. Four of these 6 subjects will be dropped for 2019-20.

ED files supplementary chargesheet against AgustaWestland accused Christian Michel

The chargesheet in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland chopper scam case was filed before a Delhi court Thursday.

Modi govt moves to appoint VCs to 3 central universities after go-ahead from poll body

HRD ministry looks to name VCs to Jamia Millia Islamia, Mahatma Gandhi Central University and Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya.

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Panchatantra had Hebrew, Spanish, Latin versions. Different cultures made it their own

Early in the 20th century, Professor Johannes Hertel, a pioneer in Panchatantra research, recorded over 200 versions of the book in more than 50 languages.

After throwing Vodafone Idea a lifeline, govt sees value of its stake in the telco jump 32% in a yr

Govt became shareholder in VI last yr after it approved company’s plans to convert Rs 16,000 cr of interest liability it owed govt into equity. Price of Vodafone stock has risen post FPO.

Conventional military force no more deciding factor, says Army chief. Calls for self-reliance

Army is pursuing 45 niche technologies identified for military application & 120 indigenous projects are underway to develop & absorb these niche technologies, Gen Pande says.

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.