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]Explainer: PM SHRI Scheme and the controversy surrounding it
Published on Jul 18, 2024 07:58 PM IST
The Union government’s PM SHRI scheme is again in the news with three Opposition-ruled states denying to adopt it.
HistoriCity | The treasures of Jagannath temple are in its shared history
The temple town of Puri and its iconic Jagannath temple have given the English language a much-used word, ‘Juggernaut’, which is defined as an unstoppable force
Published on Jul 18, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Nuances of Doda terror strike and the way forward
“We have lost too many soldiers in J&K: 3598 to be precise (since the year 2000) and the sole driving force behind their supreme sacrifice has been patriotism.”
Published on Jul 17, 2024 09:04 PM IST
A flood-free Assam? Promises that haven’t moved towards fruition
Experts said that despite the devastation, the annual floods are important for Assam as the silt deposited during the season adds to the soil’s fertility.
Published on Jul 17, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Why is the quality of higher education eroding in literate Kerala?
The vice chairman of the Kerala Higher Education Council, said many self-financed and unaided institutions are close to shutting down due to a lack of students
BJP chief Annamalai’s 12-week absence could help firm up political tie-ups
Annamalai’s announcement that he would attend a course at Oxford led many to speculate whether he was to be discharged from his responsibilities prematurely.
Published on Jul 15, 2024 10:42 PM IST
What are bail conditions, and how do they affect the accused person's rights?
The Supreme Court recently struck down bail conditions that required the accused to drop a pin on Google Maps and obtain a certificate from the country embassy.
Published on Jul 15, 2024 10:37 PM IST
Subtle but uncertain shifts emerge in Mizoram’s delicate refugee policy
Aizawl should ensure that the biometric data of refugees remains securely confined to a local database and not used to deport refugees back to war-torn Myanmar.
Published on Jul 14, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Post Pezeshkian’s win, the said and unsaid of Iran’s future foreign policy
Facing economic turmoil and geopolitical shifts, Masoud Pezeshkian aims to improve relations with Europe while strengthening ties with China and Russia
Published on Jul 14, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Infiltration – a major concern for internal security in Tripura
The BSF has strengthened its operation against trans-border criminals and has cracked down on the networks of touts and smuggling of contraband items.
Published on Jul 13, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Priyanka Deb Barman
How the Ellora caves are facing the brunt of security risks and a lack of funds
Proposed measures like CCTVs and metal detectors face delays due to funding shortages, leaving the UNESCO site vulnerable
Published on Jul 12, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Legally Speaking | The never-ending controversy of NEET 2024
Many students spend years preparing for the exam. The 24 lakh candidates are competing to secure admission in only 1.08 lakh seats
Published on Jul 12, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Uncertain days ahead for France amidst political gridlock
The snap election leads to a hung Parliament. The resulting political stalemate threatens governance and economy in France.
Published on Jul 10, 2024 11:54 PM IST
“Azm-e-Istehkam”: Unpacking Pakistan’s much-touted counterterror operation
Despite consensus among stakeholders, political opposition to "Vision Azm-e-Istehkam," remains, with concerns about civilian displacement
Published on Jul 09, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Why does a 12-year-old political murder still haunt Kerala's ruling CPI(M)?
The Kerala government recently attempted to grant remission to some convicts in the Chandrasekharan case, sparking controversy and criticism.
Understanding the Supreme Court’s stance on the right to a speedy trial
Historical rulings have reinforced this right, aimed at mandating swift justice to prevent undue incarceration.
Published on Jul 08, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Challenges and opportunities in Delhi-Doha ties
While the India-Qatar relationship has seen significant growth, ties between the two countries are marked by complexities and challenges.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Behind the lingering spectre of the President’s Rule in Manipur
Despite the severe ethnic violence and governance issues in Manipur, the Modi government has opted for alternative measures over the President’s Rule
Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:15 AM IST
Priyanka Gandhi's candidature in Wayanad could strengthen the Cong's position
Congress banks on Priyanka Gandhi's campaign efforts to reclaim key seats in Kerala's by-elections, amid strong competition from BJP and CPM.
Published on Jul 06, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Justice Chandru Report and the fight against caste-based discrimination
Jurist K Chandru, the one-person commission appointed to look into the Nanguneri incident of caste violence, inspired the 2021 Tamil movie, Jai Bhim.
A look at the new law brought in to check cheating in exams
Section 10 of the new bill specifies imprisonment for five to 10 years and a ₹1 crore fine, significantly higher than those under the earlier 1998 act.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 12:32 AM IST
From Medha Patkar to Rahul Gandhi: A look at key defamation cases
Several politicians, activists and journalists have been at the centre of high-profile defamation cases.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 11:57 PM IST
Battery swapping: The key to India’s e-bus adoption strategy
Separating batteries from buses would enable swapping operators to own the batteries instead of the bus owner, dramatically reducing the bus' capital cost
Published on Jul 04, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Naga women enter urban local bodies of the state after a long, hard struggle
In November last year, the state assembly passed a fresh municipal bill with the mandatory one-third reservation of seats for women in local bodies.
Published on Jul 03, 2024 11:39 PM IST
Alice Yhoshü
Assam: Police crackdown on a syndicate-run cyber frauds in Morigaon
Until May this year, police had seized 7688 fake sim cards, over 250 PAN cards, 175 mobile phones, 300 ATM cards and around 200 chequebooks
Published on Jul 03, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Why is 'atheist' DMK government organising a global conference on Lord Murugan?
The unusual event has triggered different interpretations with different interest groups looking at it differently
Climate change and tourist rush pose challenges to pristine glacial-clad Kinnaur
Unexpected rainfall, heavy traffic jams in summer and plastic pollution plague the once pristine and remote parts of Himachal Pradesh
Published on Jul 02, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Eye on the Middle East | How China-Saudi defence ties are evolving
With a fresh Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in place between both states since 2022, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is also aligned with China’s BRI.
Published on Jul 02, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Space: The final (legal) frontier
Can countries stake a claim on the moon? Can countries place their weapons in space? Shedding light on the treaties that govern our activities, beyond Earth
Published on Jul 02, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Kiran Mehta
Karnataka Congress’ internecine strife spills out into the open
Seven of the nine seats the party won in the state are from Kalyana Karnataka, the region to which Mallikarjun Kharge belongs
Published on Jul 01, 2024 11:41 PM IST