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From 'accidental' meeting to Assembly coup: 13 days that split TMCA swift 13-day period saw a major split in the TMC party. An "accidental" meeting, signature forgery claims, and resentment over Abhishek B...
The billionaire shakedown: How India changed its 'default' settingsIndia's decade-old Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has revolutionized corporate finance, ending a 'defaulter's paradise' and recovering tril...
PM Modi’s Ujjwala at 10 marks shift from access to empowerment, says education minister Dharmendra PradhanTen years on, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has provided clean cooking fuel to over 10 crore women. This initiative has significantly i...
It's popular mechanics 101: India’s edge lies in using AI to enhance human productivity, not replace itThe piece argues that AI is not an inevitable force shaping economic outcomes; rather, societies decide how its benefits are distributed. H...
Women voters now India’s most decisive political force, reservation only a matter of timeWomen are increasingly influencing Indian elections. Their voter turnout has surged, surpassing men in recent polls. This electoral power i...
'Congress-abuse address': Jairam Ramesh hits out at PM ModiCongress hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national address, calling it a 'distress address'. The party challenged the PM to bring...
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban ejected after 16 years in a European electoral earthquakeHungarian voters ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orban, ending his 16-year authoritarian rule in a stunning election result. Pro-...
Iran's parliament speaker hints at targeting Bab el-Mandeb Strait; suggests expansion of maritime blockade beyond HormuzIsrael-Iran war: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf suggested expanding maritime blockades from the Strait of Hormuz to th...
Today in US history on March 23: From revolutionary defiance to modern reform, a timeline of defining national momentsMarch 23rd marks significant US historical milestones, from Patrick Henry's revolutionary call in 1775 to the installation of the first pas...
Today in world history on March 22: Moments that reshaped nations, innovation, and cultural landscapesMarch 22 marks significant historical events. In 1622, an Indian massacre occurred in Virginia. The Stamp Act was enacted in 1765, fueling ...
Middle East war: New Zealand mulls car restrictions if fuel supply stallsNew Zealand officials are contemplating reviving old laws to limit car usage. This measure could be implemented if fuel supplies are severe...
Freedom, slowly and selectively: When Pennsylvania began ending slavery - without ending itPennsylvania made history on March 1, 1780, by passing a law to gradually end slavery. This landmark legislation banned future slave import...
'November revolution' certain, CM change definite, claims Karnataka BJP leaderKarnataka's opposition leader R Ashoka predicts a significant political shift in November. He claims the state is being used as a financial...
Belgium's world-first law allows sex workers to work at par with others, enjoy pensions: All you need to knowBelgium formally recognizes sex work as a legitimate profession, granting workers employment rights such as health insurance, paid leave, a...
SP legislators stage protest outside UP assembly in support of farmersRaising slogans against the government and in favour of farmers, the SP lawmakers sat before the statue of former prime minister and kisan ...
China says Hong Kong democracy activists trying to launch 'revolution'More than 600,000 Hong Kongers turned out over the weekend to choose candidates for upcoming legislative elections despite warnings from go...
Congress changed position on Aadhaar: JaitleyThe finance minister recalled that Nandan Nilekani gave a "forceful and persuasive" presentation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who decid...
Fisheries sector disappointed by Budget 2017Fisheries do not enjoy the same benefits as agriculture, despite the sector coming under the purview of agriculture ministry.
- Marketing arrangements for agriculture products archaic: Rangarajan
In case of rice & wheat, public procurement to some extent takes care of the problem. For other agricultural products, a significant improv...
- Need to boost production to achieve food security: FM
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said that the government will enact a legislation to provide subsidised wheat and rice to poor, but...