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And Thus Was Born NIA...

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have......

Wayanad rescue ops enter 5th day, death toll at 215

As rescue operations in the landslide-hit areas of this north Kerala district entered fifth day, rescuers unearthed more bodies and body parts, taking the death toll to 215, with around 206 people......

SC fines govt for delay in pension to retired Army captains

The Supreme Court came down heavily on the Centre on Tuesday for failing to take any decision for years on the pension payable to retired regular captains of the Army in accordance with the One......

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to......

Defence Policy: India's Democracy Deficit

One hopes the new Lok Sabha will mark a break from a dismal tradition -- lack of interest and inputs in defence and security policies, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Indian soldiers......

Solid order book, indigenisation to keep defence stocks in demand: Analysts

India's total value of defence production breached Rs 1 trillion-mark in the fiscal year 2022-23 (FY23), up 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY). Photograph: Altaf Hussain/Reuters At the bourses, this......

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

Nirmala Sitharaman's messaging was clear when she presented a well-balanced Budget with an eye on state elections in nine states followed by a general election next year, observes Ramesh Menon.......

New competition law likely to open up settlement route for cartels

In a relief to industry, the government has accepted a parliamentary panel’s recommendation on allowing cartels to opt for the settlement scheme under the Competition Amendment Bill,......

Ethical Code to keep doctor, drugmaker nexus at bay not mandatory yet

‘Gift-giving’ – from free dinners and drug samples to promotional merchandise – seems to be driving drugmakers’ marketing – a marketing prescription deeply......

The growing tussle between the govt and CAG

Over the past decade, rapid structural changes in the economy have radically altered what was once a low-profile department. With the private sector playing an expanding role in public service......

Hockey: Hiring mental conditioning coach Harberl was key to India's turnaround

IMAGE: Indian skipper Savita Punia believes hiring Peter Harberl was a masterstroke move. Photograph: Hockey India/X Seeking the services of American psychologist and mental conditioning coach......

Tomar removed from Worlds for 'minor scuffle with fellow shooter'

IMAGE: Ankait Tomar’s father claimed he was removed from the team due to a scuffle with a fellow shooter. Photograph: ISSF Top pistol shooter Ankait Tomar was removed from the Indian......

Boxing Worlds: Jaismine, Shashi advance, Shruti bows out

IMAGE: Jaismine Lamboria won her opening bout. Photograph: Twitter/BFI Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria packed a powerful punch to win her opening bout against Nyambega Beatrice......

Can Barca make their La Liga hope Real at El Clasico?

IMAGE: Barca's Jules Kounde has been ruled out for their winner takes the top spot match against Real. Photograph: FC Barcelona Twitter Barcelona's woeful European form has cast a shadow over......

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

IMAGE: A Ukrainian flag is seen outside the stadium to indicate peace and sympathy with Ukraine. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Former world boxing heavyweight champion Wladimir......

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