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Why UPSC is shortlisting IPS officers to become state DGPs

The UPSC is a central body while police is a state subject, but after a Supreme Court order in January, it has to get involved in the selection of DGPs.

Saradha Ponzi scheme: The scam behind Mamata’s dharna against CBI

The Saradha scam, at the heart of the CBI-Mamata standoff, first shook the state in 2013 dragging politicians, mostly from the Trinamool Congress, into the case.

What is Project 75 India & what it means for Indian Navy

The govt has cleared the P75I plan under the strategic partnership model. The project envisions India building 6 conventional submarines.

Why in once-prosperous Venezuela, its citizens are now eating cats to survive

IMF expects hyper-inflation in Venezuela to hit 10 million per cent in 2019, nearly 10 times more than the 1.37 million per cent inflation rate predicted for 2018.

How BJP is trying to sweeten bitter pill of Citizenship Bill with Autonomous Councils in NE

BJP has been at the receiving end of a lot of flak for its decision to grant citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

How SC upholding Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code will speed up settlement of cases

The ruling provides relief to the government and to many banks looking for a quick resolution of cases pending before various judicial bodies.

Why Afghan-American diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad is Donald Trump’s ace in peace talks

US President Donald Trump had appointed Zalmay Khalilzad as the country’s envoy for peace and reconciliation talks in Afghanistan last year.

5 reasons why BJP is so keen to topple the JDS-Congress government in Karnataka

With another round of 'Resort Politics' drama playing out, BJP is looking to stop Congress' winning streak and form the government in Karnataka

Volkswagen was injurious to health: How NGT caught auto major cheating

In its report, a panel set up by the National Green Tribunal stated that Volkswagen cars released around 48.678 tonnes of nitrogen oxide in 2016.

Why states chicken out when it comes to introducing eggs in mid-day meals

Inclusion of eggs in the scheme varies from state to state, depending on political dispensation of the moment and food habits of the local population.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.