UP Board of Madarsa Education Act unconstitutional: HC

The Allahabad high court Friday declared the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, "unconstitutional" and violative of the principle of secularism, and asked the state government to......

Out of power in Telangana, BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

With the Congress in power in the state and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) snapping at its heels, the BRS is now fighting an existential battle. IMAGE: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief K......

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish......

India's Untold Nepal Stories

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts. A fascinating......

New-age, standardised courses in skill ministry's 100-day plan

In the first 100 days of the next government, the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) is planning to introduce new-age courses to suit the changing industry needs.......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

'Das is friendly, but he finally does what he does. The quality of engagement is very good.' IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das addresses the media during a press conference......

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

'Now that we are a pure-play India business, many investors are open to investing.' IMAGE: Aster Medcity Kochi, Ernakulam. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aster DM Health Care Hospital and pharmacy......

BCCI likely to help Nepal teams get game exposure and training in India

IMAGE: Image for representation. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Having been a pillar of support for Afghanistan cricket for close to a decade now, the BCCI is set to extend infrastructure and......

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

IMAGE: A general view inside the stadium as people perform during the Opening Ceremony. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-19 delayed 19th Asian Games......

Singh to continue as acting head of Olympic Council of Asia

IMAGE: Randhir Singh will be in charge of the Olympic Council of Asia during the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, starting in September. Photograph: Kind courtesy Team India/Twitter The......

Brij Bhushan, son not part of electoral college; son-in-law to represent Bihar

IMAGE: While Brij Bhushan and his son will not be part of the electoral college, his son in law will contest from Bihar. Photograph: ANI Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his son Karan are not part of......

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

IMAGE: BCCI Secretary Jay A Shah, left, with President Roger Binny, right, and IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal. Photograph: BCCI The International Cricket Council's decision to revamp the......