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......

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......

IIT Madras director's cow urine remark sparks row; apology demanded

The director of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, V Kamakoti, has sparked controversy after making a remark about the "medicinal value" of cow urine, or gomutra.  IMAGE: IIT-Madras......

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

Passenger vehicle sales crash 10% in Feb, 2Ws down 6%

The meltdown in Dalal Street that wiped out investor wealth to the tune of 44 trillion in 2025 also seems to be having a ripple effect on the country's vibrant automobile retail sales. Kindly note......

Union Budget 2025-26: Economists stress need for manufacturing policy

The need for a manufacturing policy, reining in food inflation and raising investment in the country were among key suggestions given by economists who met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and......

'Urban demand is under stress, would need an upward spiral'

'Spending by the middle class is limited with a focus on savings. However, there is buoyancy at the top-end.' Photograph: Kind courtesy ITC/Instagram Subdued urban demand has been weighing on the......

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

The National Informatics Centre uses AI to automate document analysis and detect fraud in government departments. Illustration: Ruvic/Reuters   The government's vast work has got modern help:......