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As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

The metro, it seems, is politics-proof -- even if it comes at a high cost. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspects the Patna Metro Rail Project. Photograph: ANI Photo Patna is fizzing......

Unfazed Delhi govt sets up 'task force' to clear garbage

Undeterred by the indefinite protest by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi workers who are agitating over the non-payment of their dues, the public works department, which comes under the Delhi......

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

Sushma in her address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting said that terrorism is an enemy of basic human rights. In a veiled attack on Pakistan,......

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Japan's Prime Minister Abe Shinzo removes his......

How US Javelin missile spoiled Israeli party in India

The United States is rising steadily up the list of India's top military suppliers. The defence ministry is finalising a decision to allow the FGM-148 Javelin missile, built by US companies......

EV makers relieved at status quo on GST levy

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers breathed a sigh of relief after the GST Council on Wednesday night retained the concessional 5 per cent rate on EVs, though they now face competition from small......

The real story behind Volkswagen's 'clean diesel' strategy

Industry experts said the scandal could hit VW hard, just as it was emerging from a damaging leadership battle. When the International Council for Clean Transportation (ICCT) commissioned......

How much did Volkswagen earn by cheating? Just 4.3 billion euros!

Skimping on state-of-the-art emissions technology between 2009 and 2014 probably saved VW a measly 4.3 billion euros, less than it has so far set aside to meet recall costs, notes Olaf......

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

Some new EU cars, including Mercedes, BMW and Peugeot vehicles, were using around 50 percent more fuel than manufacturers claimed. New European cars are spewing out on average 40 per cent......

What prompted Volkswagen to cheat on emission tests

Sales of Volkswagen cars in the US dropped around 12 per cent and the car maker was desperate to push sales to around 1 million cars in next three years. German carmaker Volkswagen is facing......

'Till yesterday, you were glowing in your exalted place like a queen'

'The very fact that she survived her migration to Bollywood, where many young lives have been sacrificed or abandoned to the streets, bears testimony to her grit, determination and good fortune,'......

Toxic New Delhi shamed as cricketers, footballers face breathing issues

India stumped in efforts to clear toxic smog as cricketers throw up IMAGE: Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal wears the anti-pollution mask. Photograph: BCCI India's state-run NTPC is launching......