'If the National Conference and PDP make handsome electoral gains in the valley and call for the restoration of the former state's lost status, how will the rulers in Delhi respond?' asks Amulya Ganguli.
Despite the Indian government's recent efforts anecdotal evidence indicates that there has been little change in the extortionist behaviour of a significant proportion of tax and police officials, says Jaimini Bhagwati.
The Indian money in Swiss banks had fallen by 45 per cent in 2016, marking their biggest ever yearly plunge, to CHF 676 million (about Rs 4,500 crore) -- the lowest ever since the European nation began making the data public in 1987.
'Pakistan has a big role to play in fomenting trouble, but we need to ask ourselves why ordinary Kashmiris are coming out in large numbers to attend the funerals of terrorists.'
There's nothing wrong in Vidya Balan's performance. There's just nothing new about it, feels Sukanya Verma.
'Doubtless he was the greatest opener of his era; and also one of the greatest in the history of cricket.'
Working round-the-clock over the past few days, an Indian Institute of Science team is buildingan indigenous ventilator prototype for Covid-19 victims, and it is expected to be ready in the current month itself. A ventilator can be a life-saver for patients whose lungs are damaged by the Covid-19 infection. But India, like all countries grappling with this pandemic, is likely to face a large shortage of ventilators.
Enormous debt isn't the only thing afflicting Air India. Its work culture is an equal culprit in its downfall.
A referendum will be held on Thursday, June 23, to decide whether Britain should exit (Britain's exit, hence the term Brexit) or remain in the European Union.
As the news of Kalam broke, condolences and tributes poured in from all corners of the country, reflecting the huge popularity he enjoyed both in and out of the highest office of the country that earned him the sobriquet of the "people's President."
The banking sector's credibility is on thin ice. Unless the government takes strict steps, things could get worse.
He said cross-border infiltration will continue because camps across the Line of Control, from where terrorists are launched, are still operational, and warned that the Indian Army is ready to "receive" them and keep dispatching them to their graves.
'I try to say to myself, 'Don't cry in front of people'. But sometimes I can't help it.'
Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.
Government of India, Ministry of Science & Technology's Boycast Fellowship for the year 2008-09.
As per the existing process of law under the PMLA, the ED could confiscate the assets only after the trial in a case finishes which usually takes many years.
Naik is said to have acquired citizenship of Saudi Arabia but this has not been confirmed yet.
CBEC has said a duty-free shop in a Customs area should not be treated as a warehouse.
APJ Abdul Kalam was passionate about everything he did. He was perfect, says Aditi Phadnis
Narendra Modi is no reformist, but here's how he could yet change the path India's economy.
The defence ministry needs to focus keenly on "Made in India" projects without being distracted by "Make in India" slogans, says Ajai Shukla
Probe agency to set up special software to probe money trail in the case.
The ED had filed six cases in the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (Economic Offences Court-I) which had discharged the duo in two cases in 2015 and directed them to face the trial in other cases.
ED has submitted a chart of total $60.54 million received by the firms directly or indirectly owned by Talwar between April 23, 2008 to February 6, 2009.
'Some refused to kiss each other on the cheek, as is customary in France while, others couldn't care less.'
Christmas recipes from Masterchef Pankaj Bhadouria.
Gandhi noted that lakhs of migrants continue to walk hundreds of kilometres to reach back their homes without food, water, medicines and cash. She also accused the central government and the Railways of completely ignoring the demands made by the Congress for ensuring the safe and free travel of migrant workers and labourers to their homes.
The government has rolled out its ambitious TOP (Target Olympic Podium) Scheme, under which 2016 Olympics medal prospects will be funded for their specialised world class training and top-level competition, and offered ace discus thrower Seema Punia a budget of Rs 75 lakhs till the Rio Games next year.
India's involvement in the port development was not strictly under the international sanctions that had been imposed on Iran.
Sukanya Verma handpicks 10 new interesting movies and shows from India and abroad just for you.
Wants CBDT to plug loophole in the system.
A Yamaha company representative told a Mumbai court trying the 26/11 terror attack case on Thursday that the outboat machine used in the boat used by the terrorists to reach Mumbai was imported by Pakistan from Japan.
The PM said that the Union Budget will accelerate the economic growth, financially empower every citizen and strengthen the foundation of the economy in the new decade.
Today, India is one of the fastest-growing eCommerce markets in Asia/Pacific along with China.
The BCCI and its officials did not open a separate bank account in South Africa
'Astad had the courage to plough a lonely furrow. He made a life of his own, on his own, and created a path-breaking dance style.' 'Only a few in the performing arts could do what he did.' 'A classical dancer can fall back on tradition, but Astad created something absolutely new.'
Sandeep Chattoo got the phone activated with 'special permission'
India has joined global efforts to combat global tax evasion.
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