Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

The Centre has allocated Rs 928.46 crore to the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Union Budget 2024-25 announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, a snip of over Rs 40.4......

Why removing govt officers isn't easy

Compulsory retirement is part of a half-yearly exercise now for cases where government wants to weed out officers, but without taking the disciplinary proceedings route. IMAGE: Dr Jitendra Singh,......

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

'As a police officer, I had gone on deputation to the prison department; on both occasions (the hanging of Ajmal Kasab and Yakub Memon), the government said I should remain present.' 'I was not......

What Ails India's Civil Service

'A large portion of youngsters who aspire to join the civil services are not motivated by the spirit of public service and idealism of which the civil services offer in abundance.' 'When they join......

Kia gets ready for Indian ride

The Korean automobile maker plans to carve out a niche for itself in the crowded Indian market with its compact sedans and SUVs. IMAGE: Kia makes an entry into India's crowded car market with a......

Land reforms fail, only 5% of India's farmers control 32% land

The average land given to the rural landless is small and falling, from 0.95 acres in 2002 to 0.88 acres in 2015 - a 7.4 per cent drop over 13 years–and a slowdown is evident in the process......

Four key lessons to revamp the ailing Railways

Tight control over the working of the railways has never been easy, explains Vivek Sahai. Image: India's first CNG train. Photograph, Courtesy: PIB     One could take pride in......

PV Sindhu weighs in on paucity of foreign coaches

Former Indian players can double up as coaches, says PV Sindhu IMAGE: PV Sindhu also stressed on the need to acknowledge the contributions made by parents in the success of......

Kapil says won't depose before BCCI ethics officer

A livid Kapil Dev said he will not go to Mumbai and called the conflict of interest allegations against him and the CAC 'a publicity stunt'. IMAGE: The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising......

'We want Sachin, Rahul, Laxman in the BCCI'

'The BCCI believes that with great power comes greater responsibility.' 'We are conscious that the cricket world looks at us as "leaders." We will strive to lead responsibly.' Anurag Thakur, the......

Spotlight on Srinivasan again in BCCI Working Committee meet

The Supreme Court might have refused to grant him relief but a defiant N Srinivasan is expected to attempt a comeback as BCCI President after being forced to step aside, when the......