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Don't spare corrupt: Modi to CVC and anti-corruption agencies

Showing unflinching support to anti-corruption agencies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said they "need not be defensive" while tackling graft even when some people with "vested......

Ration depot holder loses licence for forcing people to buy flag to get food

Authorities in Haryana's Karnal district suspended the licence of a ration depot holder for allegedly forcing people to buy the national flag with the ration under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign......

HC sets aside Delhi govt's doorstep ration delivery scheme

The Delhi high court on Thursday set aside the AAP government's doorstep ration delivery scheme -- Mukhymantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojna. IMAGE: Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain......

Eid: Khargone admin changes decision, relaxes curfew for 9 hrs

The Khargone administration has changed its previous decision and announced a relaxation in curfew for nine hours on Monday in the Madhya Pradesh city, where violence was reported during a Ram......

Freebies Making States Cash-Strapped?

While the likelihood of these states going the Lanka or Greece way may be an alarming assessment, the financial situation of some states such as Punjab and West Bengal is indeed quite weak.......

Ration shops to double up as financial service providers in Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh government has decided to set up model fair-price shops (FPS) in each district and encourage owners to act as banking correspondents for providing financial services. Photograph:......

Fall in Kharif output may keep rice prices high

A 6-7 million tonnes shortfall in rice production due to a fall in paddy sowing area is likely to keep rice prices at elevated levels, adding to the inflationary pressure that the slowing economy......

Noted economist Abhijit Sen, advocate of MSP, passes away

Economist Abhijit Sen, a former Planning Commission member and one of the country's foremost experts on rural economy, died on Monday night. He was 72. IMAGE: Economist Abhijit Sen. Photograph:......

Poor rains hits paddy sowing, likely to affect final rice output

Trade and market players have already started factoring in at least 10 million tonnes drop in production in rice in the kharif season as compared to last year due to delayed sowing. IMAGE: Kindly......

Wheat prices at record high of Rs 23,547/tonne

A head of its meeting, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) can take some solace from the softening food commodity prices. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters However, the events surrounding the last few......

ISL: Spirited 10-man Chennaiyin FC hold Bengaluru FC

IMAGE: It was the home team that took control of the game for large part of the game. Photograph: ISL Media/Twitter Chennaiyin FC and Bengaluru FC played out a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super......

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

IMAGE: Mohammed Anas was a part of the Indian 4x400m relay quartet that failed to qualify for the finals of the recent World Championships in Eugene, USA after finishing 12th overall in the heat......

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games delayed

The 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games will start a day later than scheduled, to allow athletes additional recovery time after the World Athletics Championship and avoid clash with semifinals of......

AFI bars its athletes from handshakes, hugging and spitting at training camp

IMAGE: The AFI has asked all the coaches to ensure social distancing between athletes during training. Photograph: Neeraj Chopra/Twitter No handshakes or hugging, no spitting and no visits to......

Indian Football PIX: Late goal sees FC Goa rescue a point

IMAGE: FC Goa are fourth on the table with nine points. Photograph: ISL Media A 10-man FC Goa denied Kerala Blasters their second win of the Indian Super League as an injury-time strike from......

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