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Kirti Chakra conferred to colonel killed in J-K op, 3 others

Colonel Manpreet Singh and Deputy Superintendent of police Himayun Muzzammil Bhat, who laid down their lives displaying extreme bravery in an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag......

How climate change triggered Wayanad landslides

The deadly landslides in Kerala's ecologically fragile Wayanad district were triggered by a heavy burst of rainfall, made 10 per cent heavier by climate change, according to a new rapid attribution......

'Errant Policemen Must Be Punished'

'This government is not in the hands of M K Stalin but in the hands of the bureaucracy -- the IAS and IPS.' IMAGE: Thoothukudi, May 22, 2018: Police personnel lathi charge protestors demanding the......

Govt cites UPA's response, says no concept of national disaster

Government sources on Saturday cited a 2013 reply in Parliament by a Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government minister to emphasise that no concept of "national disaster" exists under......

'The Waqf Bill Is Very Dangerous'

'Under this amendment, in any dispute over Waqf properties, the Waqf Board cannot approach the court.''This is very surprising because the government instead of protecting Waqf properties they are......

Customs duty cut on silver likely to give Centre breather for now

The steep cut in Customs duty on silver in the FY25 Budget to 6 per cent from 15 per cent may provide the government temporary relief by checking the spurt in silver imports from the United Arab......

Political Savvy Nirmalaji's Bold Budget

Few finance ministers announce any taxation measure that could upset the stock market.Ms Sitharaman decided to take that risk, observes A K Bhattacharya. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

Why Adani Solar Sought Visas For Chinese

In seeking visa approvals for engineers from China, the company has reasoned that India lacks the expertise to set up such a solar facility. IMAGE: Workers install solar panels at Adani Green......

Mid-sized cities to emerge as big demand centre for EVs: Report

The gap in demand for electric vehicles between large and mid-sized cities in the country is shrinking and the Tier-II 2 cities are likely to emerge as the next big demand centre for EVs, a report......

Not just China, all PLI-led visas being fast-tracked: Piyush Goyal

The government is expediting visa-related issues to bring technicians to India from any country, not just China, as and when required, to ensure the smooth implementation of the flagship......

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

IMAGE: Actor Tom Cruise jumps from the roof of the Stade de France during the Olympics 2024 closing ceremony in Paris on Sunday. Photograph: Andy Chua/Reuters The gigantic Stade de France......

IOA increases support staff ratio for Paris Olympics

Trying to give the best support to Indian contingent but still being criticised: IOA chief PT Usha IMAGE: Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Petroleum and......

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

IMAGE: David Johnson appeals for the wicket of Ricky Ponting during one-off Test match against Australia in in New Delhi on October 12, 1996. Photograph: Reuters Former India pacer David Johnson......

Vote! Who Could Win T20 World Cup?

Photographs: Kind Courtesy ICC T20 World Cup/X.com The United States and the West Indies are buzzing with anticipation as a record-breaking 20 teams descend upon them for the T20 World Cup,......

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

IMAGE: India will play three matches in New York -- versus Ireland, Pakistan and the United States. Photograph: BCCI The T20 World Cup in the US is a 'landmark event' and there is huge excitement......

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