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16 candidates vying for support of over 14 lakh voters in Wayanad LS bypoll

Wayanad (Kerala), Nov 12 (PTI) A total of 16 candidates, including Congress's Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, CPI's Sathyan Mokeri and BJP's Navya Haridas, are...

No oral submission for urgent hearing, send mail, says new CJI Sanjiv Khanna

In his 1st statement, the 51st chief justice outlined a citizen-centric agenda for judicial reforms, highlighting many challenges that plague the judiciary, including backlog.

SC extends interim protection from arrest granted to actor Siddique in ‘rape’ case

New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Malayalam film actor Siddique in an...

Indian shares inch higher, led by IT stocks; domestic inflation data eyed

By Hritam Mukherjee (Reuters) -Gains in Indian information technology stocks lifted domestic shares on Tuesday, following three straight sessions of declines, while investors awaited local inflation

Excise policy scam: HC asks ED to respond to Kejriwal’s plea challenging summons

New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the Enforcement Directorate on a plea by AAP leader Arvind...

India may relax spending limits to meet FY25 capex target, source says

By Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India is considering the relaxation of quarterly spending limits to ensure it does not fall short of its capital expenditure target for the financial year 2024/

Did humanities focus slow India’s progress? New study says vocational education helped China grow

Researchers from Paris School of Economics highlight 3 key differences in long-run educational approach: bottom–up vs top–down, quality vs quantity, and diversification of education.

Postmaster absconding after siphoning money from depositors’ savings accounts

Jajpur, Nov 12 (PTI) A postmaster in Odisha's Jajpur district is absconding after allegedly misappropriating around Rs 50 lakh of depositors' money, an...

Suspended Kerala IAS officers face serious charges

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (PTI) The suspension orders issued by the Kerala government against two IAS officers, K Gopalakrishnan and N Prashant, cite violations...

Main accused Shiva Kumar, four others sent to police custody for Baba Siddiqui’s murder till 19 Nov

Those arrested are part of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang whose next target is a Pune leader after Siddiqui's murder, said the Mumbai Crime Branch.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.