Supreme Court seeks response of Centre, states on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers in govt panelsThe Supreme Court has asked the Centre and all states for their views on a Public Interest Litigation that demands a 30 per cent quota for ...
20 May, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Quote of the Day by famous poet Geoffrey Chaucer: 'If gold rusts, what then can …'—Inspiring quotes by the 'father of English literature,' best known for The Canterbury TalesGeoffrey Chaucer's timeless quote, "If gold rusts, what then can iron do?" warns of moral decay when respected figures falter. His life, ma...
14 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Hungary's Peter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year ruleHungary inaugurates Peter Magyar as its new prime minister, marking a significant political shift after 16 years of Viktor Orban's rule. Ma...
10 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
02 May, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Israeli firm Black Cube confirms Cyprus sting to 'expose corruption'A private Israeli intelligence firm, Black Cube, has admitted its role in a sting operation in Cyprus. The operation targeted state officia...
12 Apr, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
'Karma Yogi': PM Modi calls for citizen-focused, technology-driven governance at Karmayogi Sadhana SaptahPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged government officials to embrace the "Karma Yogi" spirit for a Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasizing duty, tech...
02 Apr, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Word of the day - InterdictionInterdiction means an official order or action that prevents something from happening. This term is used for bans on goods, restrictions on...
02 Apr, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
Vedanta extends demerger deadline to June 30Vedanta demerger: The Anil Agarwal-led company had already shifted the original deadline for the proposed demerger from March 31, 2025 to S...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
SC admits appeal by Dept of State Tax in Siddheshwar Industries insolvency caseThe Supreme Court admits an appeal by the state tax department to be treated as a secured creditor in Siddheshwar Industries' insolvency ca...
21 Oct, 2024, 07.59 PM IST
Only govt should do food certification, not NGOs: Sitharman on UP's ban on halal-certified productsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasized that food certification should be handled by governmental agencies, not non-governmental...
21 Nov, 2023, 07.03 PM IST
'Secured creditor' in IBC doesn't exclude govt bodies, says SCLegal experts say the judgement will set a precedent for more cases as until now tax dues were generally excluded from the secured creditor...
08 Sep, 2022, 12.28 AM IST
Gujarat secured creditor under IBC for tax purposes: Supreme CourtA bench comprising justices Indira Banerjee and A S Bopanna also set aside the orders of the tribunals by which the resolution plan to revi...
06 Sep, 2022, 09.53 PM IST
About Good GovernanceGood governance, in essence, is a moral and spiritual practice whose compass is found within the human heart. Only as the inner lives of ci...
20 Jan, 2022, 11.26 PM IST
Non-governmental booth-level officers a worry for election authoritiesBLOs are expected to be apolitical, but there have been complaints of some trying to influence voters.
14 Mar, 2019, 11.06 AM IST
US calls for immediate political talks in South SudanUS officials led by Secretary of State John Kerry have been trying to connect with leaders in Africa to solve ethnic and political violence.
25 Dec, 2013, 02.49 PM IST
China should learn 'valuable lessons' from India's ODI policyIndia is good at using non-governmental influence in safeguarding and expanding overseas investments.
11 Sep, 2012, 06.15 PM IST
- US widens probe of HP bribery allegations
US investigators have widened their probe of alleged kickbacks paid to Russian authorities by employees of a Hewlett-Packard Co subsidiary ...
10 Sep, 2010, 06.52 PM IST