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CBI files FIR against NewsClick, editor Puryakastha for forex breach

The CBI registered an FIR against NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and carried out searches at the office and......

No consensus on Ukraine, should be removed from G20 agenda: Russian envoy

There is consensus among the G20 nations on all issues except the Ukraine conflict and the contentious matter should be removed from the draft of the leaders' communique to pave the way for its......

Top Tibetan leader defends Dalai Lama over video row

A top political leader of the Central Tibetan Administration in India Thursday said the Tibetan people were hurt by the insinuations made over a recent viral video linked with the Dalai Lama and a......

SC turns down bar assn's plea for plot of land, asks it to approach admin side

Observing that issues pertaining to the change of land use should be addressed on the administrative side, the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the Supreme Court Bar Association's plea to allot......

One Needs Courage To Do What Prannoy Roy Did

Today, when news organisations and their owners have stooped before the powers that be when they were only asked to bend, Prannoy still stands tall, asserts Sanjay Ahirwal, former managing editor,......

Modi@Make In India: No time for incremental change. We want a quantum jump

"Ladies and gentlemen, India is a land of immense opportunity. 50 of our cities are ready to set up metro rails. We have to build 50 million houses. The requirements of roads, rails and waterways......

Markets end at record closing highs

Benchmark share indices gained for the seventh straight session to end at record closing highs on Wednesday amid renewed buying interest in IT majors. Meanwhile, the benchmark Nifty also touched......

India seeks US investments in power sector

Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday made a high pitch for American investments in India’s power sector, which he said, is projected to grow by leaps and bounds in the next couple of......

Entire text of finance minister's Budget Speech

Budget 2010-11 provided considerable relief to income tax payers by raising the slabs at two levels but hiked the central excise duty on non-petroleum products across the board from 8 to 10 per......

Understanding the FII

Fear of capital flows is, in part, rooted in their incomprehensibility. The process of removing capital controls in India is leading to a buildup of empirical experience with financial......

Marion Cotillard, Clooney, Gaga: Humanitarians of Hollywood

Ever wondered what happens when Hollywood A-listers turn protestors? Take a look.There exists a rare breed of showbiz celebrities who are just as passionate about social causes close to their heart......

COVID chaos in AFC Cup: BFC tie postponed after protocol breach

BFC admits 'inexcusable behaviour' Photograph: Kind courtesy Bengaluru FC/Twitter Bengaluru FC's upcoming AFC Cup play-off match against Eagles FC was on Sunday postponed indefinitely after......

Tokyo governor expects spectators at Olympics

IMAGE: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Tuesday that the best case scenario for the 2020 Olympics postponed until next year is to......

Tokyo 2020 logo satire pulled after furore

A media association has withdrawn its coronavirus-themed parody of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics logo after the local organising committee called it offensive and a violation of copyright. The Foreign......

Why Tokyo Olympics next July will be 'uniquely risky'

'When we talk about bringing sports back with packed stadiums, I really think that is something we are going to have to wait for a vaccine to be able to do.' IMAGE: Tokyo 2020 is set to run from......

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field Former England, Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, one of the most decorated players in English domestic football, announced his......

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