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Playing catch-up! Why monsoon’s delayed arrival in India this yr won’t affect its overall performance

There has been a speedy advancement of monsoon to various parts of India because of the low-pressure area created in Bay of Bengal Sunday, strengthening impact of monsoon showers.

No nail samples of value, no photo — MP HC order acquitting death row convict of rape, murder

35-yr-old accused had been awarded death penalty by a special sessions court in 2018 case. Madhya Pradesh HC acquitted him 'by giving him the benefit of doubt'.

PM Modi to visit 11th century Al-Hakim Mosque in Egypt tomorrow — why this is significant

Al-Hakim mosque in Cairo was restored by Egyptian government in collaboration with the Dawoodi Bohra community, a loyal vote base of BJP in India. It was reopened to public in February.

Modi to visit Heliopolis War Cemetery during Egypt visit to honour Indian soldiers who fought in WW-I

Indian Army emerged as one of the largest volunteer armies globally during World War I. PM Modi will pay tribute to the fallen soldiers Sunday, many of whom are buried in anonymous graves.

After water cess, another Himachal-Punjab row. All about tussle over British-era hydel plant

Ownership of Shanan Power House was given to Punjab during 1966 reorganisation, but it is located in Himachal Pradesh. HP govt has said it 'won't renew' land lease.

Inside story of why India’s military worked to push mega US drone deal

While the Navy will get 15 MQ9B drones in maritime and anti-submarine warfare kits, the Army and the Indian Air Force will get 8 each of the land version.

Modi & Manmohan only Indian PMs to go on ‘official state visit’ to US. Here’s what that means

Under protocol, state visits are only for foreign heads of state & not heads of government like PMs. To get around this, US has come up with another category: 'official state visit'.

From unusual state dinner with Obama to ‘Howdy, Modi!’ — a look at Modi’s past 7 US visits

Modi's first visit to US as PM was in 2014 when he issued joint statement with then president Obama & addressed Indian-Americans at Madison Square Garden in New York.

2-part exam with focus on clinical training — all we know about NEXT, proposed medical exit test

The test is likely to be conducted from 2024. National Medical Commission has approached govt requesting that AIIMS organise the first NEXT.

Nelson Mandela to Sheikh Mujib, a history of the Gandhi Peace Prize before Gita Press row

Modi govt’s decision to award Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to Hindu text publisher Gita Press has sparked controversy and questions over the eligibility criteria.

On Camera

Maria Gomes feeds over 300 stray dogs. She challenges the popular image of a dog lover

Gomes cooks all day long, and undertakes two rounds: The first at 5 am, when she takes an autorickshaw around and makes 22 stops; the second at 5 pm, on her little bicycle.

Amid Trump’s tariff bombs, India’s business with America surged while imports from Russia dipped 10%

As India-Russia trade decreases, India's April-July exports to the US this year increased by 21% compared to last year & imports from the US grew by 12%.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, trained dogs and horses to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P....

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?