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In presentation to PMO, junior defence minister admits Make in India hasn’t taken off

Minister of State Subhash Bhamre laid out some ‘hard facts’ in the presentation in November 2017, and blamed delays on lack of accountability.

Coming soon: National policy to set up charging stations for electric vehicles

In 15 days, the government will come up with a plan to increase the number of charging stations for electric cars across the country.

Arvind Kejriwal needs to stop cribbing now because he knew very well what he walked into

Amid the allegations about AAP MLAs assaulting Anshu Prakash, Arvind Kejriwal has to play second fiddle to lieutenant governor, the Constitution says so.

Abhishek Manu Singhvi: BJP’s latest bugbear in the Congress

BJP claimed Nirav Modi was a tenant in commercial property owned by Abhishek Singhvi’s family company; the Congress spokesperson called it ‘cheap politics’.

Spin doctor Prashant Kishor’s task has been to give Jagan a softer, family-friendly face

The image makeover of Jagan has meant that the keyword searches for 'Jagan's house in Bengaluru', it reflects a change in people's perception.

After Congress-NCP truce, Maharashtra could see stronger opposition in budget session

The estranged allies have decided to work out their differences in a bid to combat the BJP, and the first test will be on the floor of the state legislature.

EC steps up vigilance over MP bypolls after complaint against ‘biased’ authorities

Commission to depute 10 special observers and double paramilitary presence for Saturday’s by-elections, following allegations of the state machinery’s ‘bias’.

President Kovind tells govt to pull up its socks on appointment of V-Cs & institute heads

Rashtrapati Bhavan advises HRD ministry to start selection process well in advance, and include candidates who may not have applied for particular posts.

From 1998 to 2018: How Congress is going downhill in Nagaland

NSCN’s poll boycott call ‘helped’ Congress sweep 53 seats in 1998; the grand old party is fielding only 18 candidates this time.

‘Embarrassed’ Prakash Raj calls Cong MLA’s son Nalapad a ‘demon’ for assaulting youth

A viral video shows Raj praising Nalapad a month before the incident, but now, the actor has said he regrets being part of the event.

On Camera

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.