SC asks NGT to set up accountable mechanism to monitor sewage plants in UP

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the treatment of sewage generated in villages, towns and cities and said untreated waste is discharged into rivers and rivulets polluting the very......

Ram Navami celebrated with fervour across India

Ram Navami was celebrated on Thursday with fervour across the country, with processions taken out in different states.   Here are a few glimpses of the celebration. IMAGE: Devotees light......

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

It is clear to any observer that the BJP risks its demolition drive boomeranging on itself.Except for one unpredictable factor in the works -- Rahul Gandhi himself, observes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE:......

HC disqualifies JD-S MLA for poll malpractice, grants 1-month time to appeal

Janata Dal-Secular MLA from Tumakuru Rural constituency in Karnataka DC Gowrishankar Swamy was disqualified by the High Court of Karnataka on Thursday in a case relating to alleged electoral......

No charge on normal UPI payments, interchange fee not applicable to customers

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Wednesday said there is no charge for the bank account to bank account-based UPI payments or normal UPI payments. Photograph: PTI Photo However,......

SC rejects Custom's plea against Adani firms

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed the  customs department against Adani Power Maharashtra Limited (APML), Adani Power Rajasthan Limited (APRL) and others in a case pertaining to......

Luxury Carmakers Eye Small Towns

Many of these companies have a waiting period from 6-18 months now, indicating a rise in demand. IMAGE: The Lexus LF-30, at Auto Expo 2023. Photograph: ANI Photo Small town roads in India are soon......

Why India's Growth Rate Has Suffered

'80% of the rural and urban population don't have enough purchasing power.' IMAGE: A crowded railway station in Mumbai. Kindly note the image has only been posted for representational purposes.......