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Elite anti-terrorist unit in J-K to have women commandos

The elite anti-terrorist unit, Valley Quick Action Team of Central Reserve Police Force, which operates in Jammu and Kashmir is all set to have women commandos for anti-terror operations.......

PM scalds Mamata, accuses her of betraying people of Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of "betraying and insulting" the people of the state who trusted she will bring about a......

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against......

Does Modi really care about Indians?

The Indian government today does not care what it does to Indians as long as it can continue on its path, observes Aakar Patel. Photograph: Press Information Bureau The Washington Post's......

Restrain Rahul from campaigning in TN: BJP to EC

The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday urged the Election Commission to restrain Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from campaigning in Tamil Nadu for the April 6 assembly......

Nirmalaji, what about growth beyond FY22?

We will find it difficult to exceed an average of 5 per cent growth in the medium term, warns Shankar Acharya, the former chief economic adviser. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com ......

Uber's business shows strong recovery signs post lockdown in India

As Indians start travelling in the new normal, strong recovery in smaller towns underscores success for ride-hailing giant's 'India to Bharat' strategy, which offers new products in regional......

India's working women face strongest gender bias in Asia Pacific

Gender equality might have improved over the years but India's working women still contend with the strongest gender bias across Asia Pacific countries, says a report. Illustration: Dominic......

Stressed asset cases likely to be resolved soon

Government may also consider giving relief to some of the worst-affected sectors. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The central government is contemplating lifting the blanket suspension of......

'It would be a mistake to allow private sector corporate groups to own banks'

'We still need a certain number of large public sector banks for financial inclusion and stability purposes.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/ Rediff.com According to the latest Economic Survey, a......

Mark your HOLIDAYS with these BIG MOVIE RELEASES

Holidays have always attracted Bollywood blockbusters and 2021 is no different. Theatres are yet to start screening of films ever since the occupancy rule was changed back to 100 percent, but plans......

The perfect match made in Heaven

'It is difficult to pin down any singular factor but marriage does invite the emotional investment of viewers,' observes Chintan Girish Modi. IMAGE: A scene from A Suitable Boy streaming on......

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

'The idea is to sideline you, box you up in a smaller box, so you don't go out of that.''The bigger boxes are for their own people.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ranvir Shorey/Instagram......

Bollywood is 'proud to be Indian'

Patriotic sentiment is running high among film folk this Republic Day. Photograph: Kind courtesy John Abraham/Instagram John Abraham announces the release date for his next patriotic film......

Rishabh Pant voted inaugural ICC Player of the Month

IMAGE: India chased down a mammoth target of 328, with Rishabh Pant playing a key role with his 138-ball unbeaten 89 to hand his side a 2-1 series win at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday.......

Smith, Mooney bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

IMAGE: Beth Mooney poses after winning the Belinda Clark Award during the Cricket Australia Awards at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane on Saturday. Photograph: Chris Hyde/Getty Images ICC......

ICC awards: Siraj, Pant in contention among others

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj congratulates Rishabh Pant. Photograph: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images India's senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant......

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PM to launch 'Amrut Mahotsav' on March 12

Mahatma Gandhi led the Dandi March, or Salt March, in 1930 from the Sabarmati Ashram till Dandi in Navsari as a non-violent protest against the... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/75-years-of-indias-independence-pm-to-launch-amrut-mahotsav-on-march-12/articleshow/81393886.cms

Google India to help 1 million women entrepreneurs

On International Women's Day, Google has announced a new commitment to support 1 million rural women entrepreneurs in India as part of its 'Women... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/google-aims-to-support-1-million-rural-women-entrepreneurs-in-india/articleshow/81388189.cms

Indian Indices End Flat, GAIL and UPL Among Top Nifty Gainers

Posted by Equitymaster Indian share markets continued their volatile trend during closing hours today and ended their day on a flat note. At the... ...

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PM Modi

"It is an opportunity to showcase to the world our achievements since 1947. We need to tell people about the sacrifice of freedom movement heroes,"... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/public-participation-should-be-basis-of-celebrations-for-indias-75-years-of-independence-pm-modi/articleshow/81392305.cms

BMC orders forensic audit

The BMC has ordered a digital forensic investigation into allegations of rigging of tenders by breaching the e-tendering system. A committee of... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-bmc-orders-forensic-audit-into-breach-in-e-tendering-system/articleshow/81382842.cms

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