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Section 144 of CrPC: Brutal tool has no place in democracy

Several lives, too, have been sacrificed over Section 144.

21 Jan 2020 1:36 AM IST

The total communication blockade saw the restrictions in overall internet and phone communication.

Internet saga and the Indian state

Indiaâ€™s Internet growth is a constant theme in the last decade.

21 Jan 2020 1:32 AM IST

Similarly, a number of structural reforms have been taken in recent years which include demonetisation, implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), banking policies etc. which will need time to yield results. The recent performance of some sectors has shown optimism.

Economic Revival: People look for growth-oriented budget

On the external front, there has been an economic slowdown internationally.

5 Jan 2020 3:20 AM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman

The big fix

The asset-liability mismatch that ensued has had a number of these institutions reeling.

5 Jan 2020 3:17 AM IST

The firm also said reports of assaults on passengers overlooked risks for drivers as riders accounted for roughly half of the accused.

Riding around in the age of Uber

Cab aggregators claim they are losing money, drivers are not earning enough and customers claim they are paying too...

29 Dec 2019 2:30 AM IST

Absence of public toilets is one of the biggest issues facing cab drivers, besides pathetic quality of road infrastructure.

Uber, Ola drivers: Crushed by an uncaring govt, insensitive clients

Despite diminishing returns, large number of drivers join, while many leave the service.

29 Dec 2019 2:29 AM IST

Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar were sworn in by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at a hush-hush ceremony here, leading to the lifting of the Presidents rule in the state.

We will complete full term in office, says Ajit Pawar

However, senior Pawar ensu-red that none of the MLAs sided with nephew, forcing Mr Fadnavis to resign within 80 hours.

22 Dec 2019 2:29 AM IST

Maharashtra attracted the highest FDI in 2018-19. According to Invest India, Maharashtra attracted 31 per cent of total FDI inflows since 2000

Policy continuity key for investments despite change of guard

Thackeray governmentâ€™s likely review of major infrastructure projects brings to fore need for stable approach.

22 Dec 2019 2:27 AM IST

Within a fortnight of Uddhav Thackeray taking over as the chief minister of the MVA government, sparks have already started flying between the Sena and Congress.

Uddhavâ€™s chance to create history

The MVA government could last its full term if the chief minister continues to show his political acumen.

22 Dec 2019 2:25 AM IST

Top cop V.C. Sajjanar, who played a key role in Hyderabad encounter on Friday, had led a similar encounter in 2008 in Warangal after three accused were killed for murdering a woman in an acid attack.

Why should we be on our guard, always?

Presently, the courts, the prosecution and the police operate in silos, when they need to converge, debate and discuss...

9 Dec 2019 2:03 AM IST

Police at the site of the alleged encounter of the four accused in the rape and murder of a veterinary on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Friday morning. (Photo: PTI)

Let it be a deterrent, castrate the guilty

The forensic evidence has to be collected with utmost speed because all samples right upto blood deteriorate because of...

9 Dec 2019 1:59 AM IST

It is fair to say that large sections of the population have expressed gratitude to the police for eliminating those alleged rapists and killers of Dr. Disha.

Not time to celebrate, itâ€™s murder of our conscience

The question isnâ€™t whether celebrating the encounter is right or wrongâ€”itâ€™s definitely not the norm. hyderabad...

9 Dec 2019 1:56 AM IST