Time to revisit CJI's role in executive appointments: Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday wondered how can the Chief Justice of India, even by 'statutory prescription', get involved in executive appointments such as that of Central Bureau of......

Are we not creating class of parasites? SC slams poll freebies

The Supreme Court on Wednesday deprecated the practice of political parties promising "freebies" just ahead of elections and asked "are we not creating a class of parasites" instead of bringing......

Modi pushes for open source AI framework at global summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a strong case for collective efforts to establish a global framework for artificial intelligence (AI) based on open source which enhances trust,......

Alert in J'khand after bird flu case reported at poultry farm

The Jharkhand government on Saturday sounded an alert after bird flu case was reported at a veterinary college-based poultry farm of Birsa Agriculture University in Ranchi, an official said. Image......

'This Is Your Chance, India'

'You don't need massive industry or huge energy resources.''You could start with just 3 or 4 people in a coffee shop and invent the world.' IMAGE: Sebastian Thrun, German-American entrepreneur,......

Of Trump's reciprocal tariffs and trade deals

US President Donald Trump's announcement on imposing reciprocal tariffs has created an uncertain trade environment between India and America, though the plan for a major trade deal could help......

Avoid Mini Trade Deal With US

The Budget has given signals that India is sensitive to US needs and willing to walk the extra mile, but if need be, we should respond in equal measure as a sovereign nation, notes Ajay Srivastava.......

Onion, tomato and potato production may be higher in FY26

India's onion production is expected to rise by 19 per cent to 288.77 lakh tonne in the ongoing crop year ending June 2025, according to the agriculture ministry's latest estimate. Photograph: PTI......

Chiranjeevi Celebrates Pongal With Modi

Photograph: ANI Photo Chiranjeevi celebrated Pongal with Prime Minister Narendra D Modi at Union Minister G Kishan Reddy's home in Delhi. Sharing photographs, Modi wrote, 'Attended Sankranti and......

19-year-old Meena shatters pole vault record to win gold

IMAGE: Dev Kumar Meena bettered the previous National record of 5.31m set by Subramani Siva while winning the gold in the 2022 Games in Gujarat. Photograph: Athletics Federation of India/X Madhya......

Arrest warrant against Bangladesh's cricket legend

IMAGE: Shakib Al Hasan hasn't returned to Bangladesh fearing threat to his life after deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee the country due to civil unrest last year.......