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India rolls out next-gen e-passports to stop forgery, impersonation

In a major upgrade of its passport-related system, the government has introduced a next-generation "e-passport" that combines both paper and electronic elements, a step that also seeks to detect......

Missing Thackerays And A Bulldozer At Marathi School

If the Thackerays don't save a Marathi school in their backyard, who will, wonders Syed Firdaus Ashraf. Kindly note that this image has only been posted for representational purposes. Photograph:......

Cyclone Montha: Andhra prepares action plan for relief, essential supplies

The Andhra Pradesh government has prepared an action plan for relief and essential supplies in pre-cyclone preparedness for Cyclone Montha. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for......

Mumbai's Nehru Centre metro station is now called...

The Mumbai Congress on Monday claimed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has deliberately not named the Science Centre Metro station on Line 3 in the city after Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.......

'We Won't Be Silenced, We Won't Be Ignored'

'Our politics is transparent -- it's about ensuring farmers don't die by suicide, about ensuring agriculture remains viable, about ensuring food security for the nation.''If that's politics, then......

GST Made Easy From Nov 1

Nearly 96 per cent of new applicants will benefit from this simplified approval route. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the inauguration of the CGST Bhawan in Ghaziabad, October 24,......

India Rolls Out Next-Gen Rice Varieties

The varieties will take at least 4 to 5 years to reach farmers after they complete the usual cycle of breeder, foundation and certified seeds. Kindly note the image has only been published for......

Govt plans to boost farmers' income with Rs 14,000-cr outlay

The Centre on Monday announced seven big programmes for the holistic growth of agriculture and allied sectors with a total outlay of nearly Rs 14,000 crore, as it aims to improve farmers' income.......

Modi promises 30 mn 'Lakhpati Didis', higher MSP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday pledged to make 30 million ‘Lakhpati Didis’, up from the 10 million rural women who have already achieved the feat. Photograph: Shrikant......

Govt tweaks rules for Aadhaar enrollment

The government on Saturday said a person who is eligible for Aadhaar can enroll using iris scan in case fingerprints are unavailable. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The statement comes after......

'I've Returned After Living In The US For 28 Years'

'My trajectory right now is five steps forward, two steps backwards.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Meenakshi Seshadri Meenakshi Seshadri has always had the guts to be unique among Bollywood's......

'Tabassum was always so hit and fit'

'She was bubbling with energy, had so much stamina and endurance, that I find it hard to believe that she has left us.' IMAGE: Shatrughan Sinha with Tabassum. Photograph: Kind courtesy Baby......

'We're ready': India gears up to host 2030 CWG

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is confident of India acquiring the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games despite Canada and Nigeria showing interest in bidding for the quadrennial......

Another disappointment for India in World C'ships: Jyothi Yarraji falls short

Jyothi Yarraji fails to qualify for 100m hurdles semis Photograph: Kind Courtesy Jyothi Yarraji/Instagram National record holder 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji failed to qualify for the semifinals of......

World Athletics PIX: Watson wins a thriller to claim 400m gold!

Watson pips Hudson-Smith to take 400m gold IMAGE: Jamaica's Antonio Watson crosses the line to win the men's 400m final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Thursday. Photograph:......

Wrestling Worlds: Vinesh Phogat wins bronze

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat outclassed reigning European Champion Emma Malmgren of Sweden 8-0 in the women's 53kg event. Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday became the......