918 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in 24 hrs

The death toll due to coronavirus rose to 273 and the number of cases in the country climbed to 8,447 on Sunday, an increase of 918 since Saturday evening, according to the Union Health Ministry.......

Naga peace process: What next?

'NSCN-IM leader Muivah warns that the NSCN-IM has come very close to an honourable solution to the peace process with the Government of India, but if it does not materialise, then the Nagas will go......

Naga peace accord: If it's historic, why the secrecy?

  'To expect that these past decades of grief, inter-group killings, anxiety and fear will be brushed aside because of the Naga peace accord is being unrealistic. Memories are built on old......

Why Nagaland is not celebrating the 'historic' peace accord

Naga rebel groups remain divided over the pact. Moreover, the secrecy around the accord creates apprehension in society. K Anurag reports A Naga rebel stands guard Hebron Camp, headquarters......

Should there be a calamity levy?

Experts have flagged issues regarding the levying of new cess/tax, especially those related to complications in administering the cess. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The GST Council has......

How GST changed Indian politics

Shadow of elections may overshadow political consensus at GST Council meetings.Archis Mohan reports. IMAGE: A Bharatiya Janata Party rally in support of GST in Mumbai. Photograph: Shailesh......

Adani clears another hurdle to get Oz mining lease

  The Queensland state in February gave environmental approval to controversy-hit project but with about 140 conditions. Indian mining giant Adani's $6.5-billion controversial coal mine......

Column: India's 'Look East' policy comes of age

The Indo-Asean FTA provides an opportunity for India to be more engaged with the region, says Sanjaya Baru. This is an important week for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Over the weekend, at the......

2015 World Cup: India to face Pakistan in opener

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 will be staged in Australia and New Zealand from February 14 to March 29, and India will begin its title defence against traditional rivals Pakistan in Adelaide on......

Isaac takes over as new ICC chief

Sharad Pawar's reign as the president of the International Cricket Council ended on Thursday as New Zealander Alan Isaac took charge from him for a two-year term at the ICC Annual Conference in......