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President Pranab Mukherjee. (Photo: PTI)

Prez race a pointer to the 2019 battle?

The ruling party team could hardly have expected its principal ideological and political opponent to sign on the dotted...

17 Jun 2017 1:00 AM IST

Earlier, the High Court had backed the Centres decision, while the state government had opposed the order issued by the Central Environment Ministry in controlling the sale of cattle. (Representational Image)

Scrap new cattle rules

The inclusion of â€œbuffaloâ€in the ban was a clear giveaway of the real agenda.

17 Jun 2017 12:57 AM IST

Reserve Bank of India

Will new mechanism on banks' bad debts work?

A huge pileup of stressed assets couldn't have happened overnight: it was obviously building up over years.

16 Jun 2017 12:57 AM IST

The security was stepped up at Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai Airports earlier on April 16 following the hijack threat call. (Photo: Representational/File)

Make air travel smoother

Several other factors play against the theoretical speed of air transport, like fewer check-in counters of budget...

16 Jun 2017 12:54 AM IST

Screen grab of a Muslim man who was allegedly beaten to death by Gau Rakshaks in Alwar in Rajasthan.

Disquiet over intolerance

The new rules banning the sale of cattle for slaughter added a whole new dimension to the intolerance issue.

15 Jun 2017 3:47 AM IST

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supporters during their protest in Darjeeling on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Nip separatism in the bud in Darjeeling hills

The GJM has by now strengthened its hand by teaming up with the BJP as an ally.

15 Jun 2017 3:44 AM IST

Farmers stage protest at Indore-Bhopal highway on Friday. Situation remained tense in the state after five farmers were killed in police firing in Mandsaur. (Photo: PTI)

Centre must act to give farmers relief

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had said days earlier that any decision on loan waivers would only be announced by...

14 Jun 2017 2:28 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI)

Don't mess with exams

The SC was, however, annoyed that the Neet schedule it set got diluted due to a High Court stay on publication of...

14 Jun 2017 2:26 AM IST

The GST Council on Thursday gave its nod to State GST (SGST) and Union Territory GST

GST coming, is everyone ready?

In the immediate term, it's a bonanza for consumers and the government.

13 Jun 2017 1:03 AM IST

Rafael Nadal defeated Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2 6-3 6-1 in the French Open final. (Photo: AP)

King Rafa reigns supreme

As winner of 15 Grand Slams, Nadal demands respect as an all-rounder.

13 Jun 2017 12:54 AM IST

Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Gender equality welcome

The IAF had taken the lead in recognising gender equality by commissioning three women fighter pilots about a year ago.

12 Jun 2017 12:23 AM IST

Possible topics include the Indian independence movement and the 1960s civil rights movement, highlighting figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King.

Gandhi matters more as intolerance grows

The Mahatma was indeed born into a family of the baniya caste.

12 Jun 2017 12:18 AM IST