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'Nothing Kills More People Than Air Pollution'

'It is high time to recognise that this is the greatest issue India is confronting.''Even the BJP should be raising concerns because polluted air suffocates everybody's child.' IMAGE: A protest......

Modi govt 'nearly signed death warrant' for Aravalli Hills: Sonia Gandhi

Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that the Modi government has displayed a particularly "venal streak of cynicism" in relation to environmental protection......

Sexual offences against children up by 94 pc in 5 years: Report

India has shown a 94 per cent rise in reported sexual offences against children under POCSO between 2017 and 2022, from 33,210 to 64,469 cases, but despite the rising numbers, the prosecution rate......

'Whenever Seat Arithmetic Permits, BJP Will Want Its Own Chief Minister'

'Removing Nitish Kumar prematurely risks unsettling both the alliance balance and parts of the social coalition that delivered this victory.' IMAGE: Nitish Kumar takes the oath as Bihar's chief......

Health emergency in Delhi; schools shut till Nov 5

The Delhi government on Friday decided to shut all schools till November 5 after a Supreme Court-mandated panel declared a public health emergency in Delhi-NCR in the wake of spike in pollution......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Does TN govt's decision to permanently close Sterlite hold water?

When it closed close down the copper plant at Thoothukudi in 2013. Its orders were held illegal by the NGT on procedural grounds Tamil Nadu government instructed its state pollution control board......

Budget 2022: Insurers want investment limit of 80C hiked

Insurance companies are seeking a separate deduction limit of Rs 1 lakh for insurance premium payment under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act in the upcoming Union Budget to bring in more people......

Cognizant to pay 1.3 lakh India staff 25% extra salary in April

IT firm Cognizant on Friday said it will give employees who are at associate level and below in India and the Philippines, an additional payment of 25 per cent of base pay for April in recognition......

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

If we are to realise the full potential of biologics' ability to improve people's health, it is essential to encourage public policy and support R&D. IMAGE: It’s been evident for a decade......

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Popular Tamil actor Vivekh, who won the hearts of millions of people with his sharp wit and was noted for his social work and promoting the cause of environmental protection, died in Chennai on......

'Minister acted correctly in cancelling Djokovic's visa'

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic walks at Dubai Airport after the Australian Federal Court upheld a government decision to cancel his visa. Photograph: Abdel Hadi Ramahi/Reuters An Australian court said......

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......