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Centre releases Rs 75,000 crore to states, UTs to compensate shortfall in GST revenue

The GST council on 28 May had decided that the central government would borrow Rs 1.59 lakh crore and release it to the states, UTs under the back-to-back loan facility.

JEE-Main 4th edition postponed, to be held from 26 Aug-2 Sep, says Dharmendra Pradhan

The education minister said that registration for the JEE-Main session four is still in progress and dates for registration will be extended up to 20 July.

More safety measures, fewer approvals — what govt’s new draft policy for drones offers

‘Drone Rules 2021’ seek to replace the UAS Rules that came into force in March this year. The new rules are open for public suggestions until 5 August.

Maharashtra govt warrants ACB for open inquiry into corruption charges against Param Bir Singh

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has given its permission to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to conduct an open inquiry into the allegations of corruption against former...

NHRC should not have leaked report on Bengal post-poll violence to media, says Mamata

The West Bengal CM slammed NHRC for 'disrespecting the court', pursuing 'political vendetta' of the BJP and not taking into account views of the state govt in its report.

Sharjeel Imam seeks bail in sedition case, claims he never encouraged any violence

Imam was arrested for his alleged speech at Jamia Millia Islamia and at Aligarh Muslim University, where he allegedly threatened to cut off Assam and the rest of Northeast from India.

ThePrint appoints Shailaja Bajpai as its Readers’ Editor

The Readers’ Editor will respond to feedback, complaints and grievances from readers and also explain the choices made by ThePrint newsroom.

Recovery of economy now depends on how fast we skill youth, make them job-ready, Pradhan says

On World Youth Skills Day, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says skilling is no longer a secondary ancillary to education in India.

Schools must submit marks for Class 12 board assessment in a week or face action, says CBSE

CBSE, which is expected to announce the Class 12 board results by 31 July, has set up a portal for schools to submit students' assessment. Portal to be open till 22 July.

ASI to remove plaques that state Maharana Pratap retreated from Haldi Ghati battle

MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal said orders have been issued to remove existing plaques and new ones will be put up with certified information.

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

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.