A number of districts in the country, especially in Maharashtra, have been reeling under drought for several months. Though water is a state subject, there have been a number of guidelines released by the central government on tackling drought. Ho
The Amnesty International India report ‘Blackout in Bastar: Human Rights Defenders Under Threat’ describes how journalists, lawyers and activists have been harassed, attacked and locked up for investigating excesses by security forces
A girl studying in the prestigious Presidency University was thrashed in south Kolkata by a group of people owing allegiance to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on April 15,
As many as 46 sites in India, including cities, monuments and archaeological sites are on the UNESCO`s tentative list awaiting world heritage status. Here is a list of five heritage sites in India which despite being strong contenders for UNESCO&r
After a long weekend, the first working day of the implementation of the odd-even policy which started on April 15, took roughly half of Delhi’s cars off the roads. As a result, it gave a boost to the city’s cab operators, with Uber an
The ministry of road transport and highways has ordered state governments and other agencies to remove all speed breakers from national highways. Here is a quick fact sheet: The initiative comes und
Mamata faces headwinds, but she may sail through choppy Bengal waters. Corruption, law and order coupled with Singur – a ghost town today – weigh heavy on the mind of voters READ:
Delhi’s second phase of odd-even scheme kicked off on Friday, April 15, for the next fortnight. Being a public holiday on the occasion of Ram Navami followed by the weekend, the scheme had a smooth beginning. Even then, reportedly, more than
Amidst rising tension over killing of four youths in firing by the army in north Kashmir and continuing protests across the Valley, prime minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the border state on April 19. His visit – a
The first-ever Maritime India Summit attracted investments worth Rs 82,905 crore. A total of 141 MoUs and business agreements were signed by various players in maritime sector at the three-day event. Talking about the Sagarmala Port Project, home
The second phase of the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme came in force Friday morning with Delhi chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal’s and transport minister, Gopal Rai’s Twitter appeal asking citizens to support the initiative.
The Delhi government has banned all forms of chewable tobacco, including gutkha, pan masala, khaini and zarda. The sale, purchase and storage of all forms of chewable tobacco have been banned for a year. This also includes the unpa
Leelawati still gets teary-eyed each time she recalls the tragic death of her husband. He passed away four years ago when the river Ganga swept him away in its strong current. A resident of Begusarai town, Leelawati’s husband had to go to th
Union Minister for road transport and highways and shipping, Nitin Gadkari has claimed that Sagarmala Port Project, which will get completed in 5 years, will add to industrial growth and create many new jobs. Speaking at the Maritim
Defying the dress code, Bhoomata Ranragini Brigade leader Trupti Desai entered the inner sanctum of Mahalaxmi temple in Kolhapur. The police and priests had adviced her to wear a sari inside `girbh griha` of the temple. Though some priests and dev
“We have never been so connected to the world. The scale of India’s external engagement today has become quite dramatic. And so, dealing with it is going to be a challenge. This cannot be done through traditional foreign policy,”
The UN co-hosted a high-level conference in Geneva on preventing violent extremism (PVE) on April 7 and 8. The conference drew some 30 government ministers, including the foreign ministers of Belgium, Switzerland, Egypt and Malaysia, apart from UN
The first-ever Maritime India Summit was inaugurated on Thursday by prime minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai. Here are the key developments and announcements: • Investment deals worth Rs 82,000 crore are expecte
Today we celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the father of the Indian constitution and a social reformer. An ideal society should be mobile, should be full of channels for conveying a
Gurgaon, known as the corporate and entertainment hub of NCR, may soon be called as Gurugram. Though the Haryana government approved the long pending demand of the municipal corporation on April 12, an approval from the centre is awaited. Till the
