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NHRC notice to Railways over serving only halal meat in trains

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Railways over a complaint that "only halal-processed meat" is served in trains, which creates an "unfair discrimination" and amounts......

UPSC exams to allow change of scribe, screen-readers for visually impaired

The Supreme Court directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday to incorporate in the notification for examinations a provision allowing eligible candidates to request a change......

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

'Rahul Gandhi's problem is that he doesn't think big.''He looks more like an activist, while politics is like a game of chess. You attack and then defend and have a game-plan.' IMAGE: Congress......

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

Nitish thought that his stakes as chief minister were far greater than his stakes in protecting one of his party MLAs. He could not allow his rule-of-law train to be derailed by a small rock on the......

Bihar polls: Tejashwi's stronghold faces BJP challenge

The air is thick with anticipation in the Raghopur assembly constituency of Bihar, where more than 3.4 lakh voters are aware of the fact that they might be voting for or against the next chief......

Equal opportunity priority: Montek

Action to create equality of opportunity for the next generation should be the highest priority of the government, said Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia."A lot of what we......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

US Senators question TCS, 9 others over H-1B visa filings

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Cognizant and eight other major corporations have been questioned by US Senators for filing thousands of H-1B skilled labour visa petitions after conducting "mass......

India Inc against staff's religious profiling

The United Progressive Alliance government's proposal requiring public and private sector companies to maintain religious profile of their employees has not gone down well with several corporate......

Free Divestment From Finance Ministry

The new government that presents the full Budget for 2024-2025 in July should be ready to restructure the way divestment is managed and implemented, proposes A K Bhattacharya. Illustration:......

India women get rousing reception in UK

IMAGE: Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami welcomed the ‘genuine heroes’ who inspire Indians around the world. Photograph and video: BCCI/X The Indian women's cricket team,......

De Villiers denies racist conduct in report by social justice commission

The SJN Commission report also concerns about Thami Tsolekile's non-selection for the national side following the retirement of Boucher in 2012. 'CSA, Mr Graeme Smith and some selectors at the time......

Hamilton wants Ferrari to step up in fight against racism

Ferrari, whose race on Sunday lasted about 20 seconds until Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc collided, said the team strongly supported diversity and equal opportunities. IMAGE: 'We need......

Mithali expects equal respect, financial gains post World Cup show

IMAGE: The Indian Women's cricket team at a photo op after being hosted to dinner by the Indian High Commission to the UK, on Monday. Photograph: Mithali Raj/Twitter India captain Mithali Raj......

Hamilton condemns Ecclestone's 'ignorant' racism comments

'It makes complete sense to me now that nothing was said or done to make our sport more diverse or to address the racial abuse I received throughout my career' IMAGE: Six-times world champion......