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Madhya Pradesh HC imposes cost of Rs 1 lakh on state, observes it is “nothing but insensitivity on the part of the police department”

With 76% of the population of North Bihar living under the recurring threat of floods, the JD(U) feels the allocation is a serious bid to tackle an intractable issue, involving Nepal

On September 15, 2015, the Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants (CGMCP) at the Delhi University sought the GEAC’s approval for the environmental release of a genetically engineered hybrid mustard called DMH-11 (commonly known as GM mustard).

The Yogi Adityanath-led Cabinet had recently given the go-ahead to develop four SIRs in the state.

According to the IMD’s forecast, heavy to intense rain is expected in the next few hours.

In households across India, discussions will turn into debates and fights. But the point of the tax break, after all, is to boost the economy through consumption

Overall, the Finance Minister has struck a fine balance between macro-level reforms and micro-level concessions. The market may have shrugged off its impact on budget day, but it should rebound once the full effect is understood.

The man who was driving the car and his father who owned the car were also prosecuted

In 2021, John Barla, the then BJP MP from Alipurduar, also in north Bengal, had raised the issue of a separate state for North Bengal.

It misses the mark on reviving demand, fails to address rural distress

Tax experts explained that the amended Customs Act now enables the acceptance of “proof” of origin (if India decided so in an agreement) which is a wider term that includes a certificate of origin as well as a self-declaration in line with global Customs norms.

“We will have a discussion with INDIA bloc leaders and will put pressure on the government to ensure that the farmers get a legal guarantee for MSP,” Rahul told reporters after the meeting.

Delhi High Court ruling in 2020 riots case, taking Delhi Police to task for a ‘hate crime’, is significant — and reassuring

The two sides also held discussions on bilateral ties, global issues including the conflict in West Asia and on early conclusion of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Assumptions underpinning budget math appear reasonable. Greater clarity is needed on medium-term debt-deficit trajectory

President Biden in a rare televised address to the nation from White House explained why he bowed out of the race against Republican candidate Donald Trump and instead endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee from Democrats.

India has repeatedly conveyed its "deep concerns" to Canada and New Delhi expects Ottawa to take strong action against those elements.

He will be in conversation with Anant Goenka, Executive Director, The Indian Express Group, and Sandeep Dwivedi, National Sports Editor, The Indian Express.

The accused persons sold flats to the complainant and others in Puja Height by promising to give possession of the flat by March 31, 2019.

In Maharashtra, Prakash Ambedkar-led VBA is launching a yatra over quota; Thursday marks deadline set by Delhi HC for Centre to decide on AAP’s plea for office allotment

Talking of PSU dividends, there is a feeling in some quarters that perhaps PSUs are being forced to pay high dividends, because of which they are not able to invest in raising their capacities as much as they should.

“We will have to settle the law,” said CJI D Y Chandrachud, presiding over a three-judge bench, which was hearing an appeal by Indian Kanoon, a law search engine.

The BJP hit back saying that while Andhra and Bihar may not figure in “Congress account”, the government has all states in mind. The TDP and JD(U) thanked the Centre for what their states got.

The move comes after a 55-year-old woman was killed and 23 passengers were injured when a DTC bus rammed into a Metro pillar in West Delhi’s Punjab Bagh.

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) housed more beds than sanctioned strength, and more cylinders than prescribed were stored on the premises in a hazardous manner, officials said while quoting chargesheet