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.
'If I had not been elected President of the United States, we would right now, in my opinion, be in a major war with North Korea,' Trump said.
He said the farmer's agitation in Punjab against the new farm laws could lead to 'serious consequences' for national security and alleged that China and Pakistan were seeking to disturb peace in the country's border state. Stressing that his intention was not to disturb peace, Singh said he was trying to 'save' his state's farmers as the Centre was 'playing with' their livelihoods.
Just left a meeting with Chuck and Nancy, a total waste of time, Trump tweeted later.
Underworld don Chhota Rajan, who was arrested on arrival from Australia, on Sunday received consular access with an Indian diplomat.
Kerala Congress President V M Sudheeran on why the state needs to get sober.
The intelligence wing of Central Board of Excise and Customs has 532 officers and staff, he said, adding, the staff strength of DRI will double when cadre review is completely rolled out.
The Jamaat-ud-Dawa, the front for terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, has come up with yet another innovative way to raise funds for terror activities.
India has assured it has no plans to fly drone or unmanned aerial vehicles over frontiers with Bangladesh as the two countries discussed measures to contain trans-border crimes and increase coordinated patrolling to curb movement of insurgents across the boundary.
In an explosive claim, arrested underworld don Chhota Rajan on Tuesday alleged that some officials in the Mumbai police are working with India's most wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim.
'We would do well to encourage all Indians to participate in democracy by contesting and laws that prevent or deter individuals and parties should be relooked at,' says Aakar Patel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that the world community must reject any linkage between religion and terrorism while formulating a "genuinely international" partnership in the fight against all forms of terror acts.
An Indian police team on Monday for the first time questioned underworld don Chhota Rajan and officials believe that he could be deported to India in the next two-three days.
The Lankans had to pay Indian human smugglers Rs 50,000 per head for the arduous and risky journey to Australia.
'This is a stirring, touching film but it stays impressively away from overt manipulation.' 'It is a film about smarts,' says Raja Sen after watching Dallas Buyers' Club.
In a move that could potentially irk New Delhi, China has offered to supply liquified petroleum gas to Nepal after gifting fuel to ease the crisis in the country, hit by acute fuel shortage due to a blockade at key border trade points with India.
'There are communal overtones in the chargesheet.' 'Hindus and Muslims live peacefully in Jammu and by highlighting such facts in the chargesheet they are committing a conspiracy against Jammu.' The reason: A Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the Kathua rape-cum-murder case (see box below) and the deportation of Rohingya immigrants. Speaking to Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf, B S Salathia, Jammu Bar Association explains their call for a bandh and the communal divide it has brought about in Jammu.
With senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade's strip search triggering a major row between India and the United States, the invasive post-arrest procedure is again in the limelight over a year after America's top court ruled in its favour.
The Election Commission has a fight on its hand as candidates use ingenious methods to smuggle in money to Voters.
Congress on Sunday alleged that heroin worth Rs 1,600 crore seized by Australian maritime force off the Kenya coast last month originated from Gujarat and sought to punch holes in Narendra Modi's claims of providing strong national security.
But the Democrats appeared to be unconvinced by Trump's argument of national emergency.
The remarks come amid speculation that Rajan had feared elimination at the hands of Chhota Shakeel, the closest aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.
What once used to be a hut in this village in Faltan tehsil of Satara district in western Maharashtra has been replaced by a mansion, the best in the vicinity.
The Ig Nobel prizes honour achievements that first make people laugh, and then makes them think.
A 150 metre-long tunnel, which was recently discovered near a forward post along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu region's sensitive Pallanwala sector, was apparently aimed at infiltrating terrorists, Defence spokesperson said in Jammu on Tuesday.
It is said that Vajpayee, who was also fluent in English, was the force behind uplifting Hindi to the international platform by using the language at the UN each time he delivered a speech.
Manipur needs an integrated politico, military, socio-economic approach, says Sanjeev Nayyar.
'I reported to two people at the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo and informed them about my reconnaissance activities, which I carried out under the guise of being a footwear exporter. I photographed various sensitive locations, including nuclear stations and the US consulate in Chennai.' These comments made by alleged ISI spy Zaheed Hussain reveal how Pakistan is playing an active role in spreading terror in the country. Vicky Nanjappa presents an excerpt of his confession.
Lack of opportunities coupled with a desire to get rich quick in the West is fueling Punjab's human trafficking problem.
In photos: Remembering the longest-serving James Bond.
Nitish Kumar has to eschew disastrous experiments with prohibition and reservations in the private sector. Unless he is dissuaded from pursuing these flawed measures, he will pave the way for Bihar to again become a part of the BIMARU group of sick states, says Amulya Ganguli.
On available evidence, it is still not clear if India was the target or if the occupants on destroyed boat were assigned to carry out any terrorist attack. What is clear however is the boat was no ordinary fishing vessel, says Nitin Gokhale.
The process for deportation of underworld don Chhota Rajan has begun even as India and Indonesia are to expedite the work on implementation of an extradition treaty.
If one drops the book-versus-series chatter, is Sacred Games watchable? Very much so, promises Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
With a small team of like-willed youngsters, Himanshu Goenka is creating opportunities for underprivileged children to dream big.
Looking at the Hindi film heroine at her thrilling best.
Or, what will the Indian policy process allow it to be, says Ajit Balakrishnan.
'If Myanmar falls to China, let it.' 'Sooner or later the rulers of the country will have to call New Delhi.'
Indian Navy on Saturday commissioned a new base, INS Sardar Patel, in Porbandar, Gujarat.
State after state has imposed an alcohol ban, and has had to retreat, unable to address the financial and administrative fallout. Are we set for more of this cycle, asks Aditi Phadnis.
