Gyanesh Kumar appointed as next CEC

Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the next chief election commissioner on Monday, the law ministry said. IMAGE: Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar (right) and his wife show......

Govt launches special visas for international students

India has launched two special category visa for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country. Image only for representation. Photograph:......

Why Are Indians Migrating Illegally To US?

Many unauthorised migrants originate from Punjab and Gujarat, states known for high migration aspirations rather than political instability. Photograph: Kind courtesy Simrin/Wikimedia commons As......

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Wing Commander Raveendran and Flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for the prime minister and other passengers in the......

'Maritime Development Fund to generate Rs 1.5 trillion investment by 2030'

'Additionally, the significant employment multiplier will boost direct and indirect jobs of up to 1.1 million.' IMAGE: A view of the newly commissioned three frontline naval combatants INS Surat,......

Govt appoints three new external RBI MPC members

The government on Tuesday appointed three external members -- Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya and Nagesh Kumar -- to the RBI's rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee for four years. Photograph:......

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Several leading scientists, academicians, and agriculturalists have called for raising government support for research and development to make Indian agriculture future-ready. Kindly note the......

MPC's Repo Rate Decision Not Unanimous

Dr Nagesh Kumar, one of the three new MPC members, wanted the MPC to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%. IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das. Photograph: Francis......

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.''It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.''Whether it's a series, a movie or......