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HT interview: RTI assured openness, digitisation brought logins, says activist Nikhil Dey
Two decades on, the law is under strain. The 2019 amendments gave the Centre control over the tenure and salaries of information commissioners.
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"No Other Choice": IMF Warns Developing Nations May Need Spending Cuts
The US war on Iran has plunged the Middle East into conflict and sent global energy prices soaring, as Tehran's retaliatory action targeted Washington's Gulf allies
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HC declines to restrain AJL from seeking National Herald assets release
The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to restrain Gandhi family controlled Associated Journals Limited (AJL) from seeking release of properties, including Herald House at ITO attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), before…
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NHAI mandates proof checks of complex designs
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has mandated independent proof-checking of the designs and drawings by empanelled Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), government technical institutions and reputed firms…
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SC seeks caste verification SOP under Census
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to spell out the mechanism available under the Census 2027 to identify fake claims by persons belonging to other backward classes, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, observing that…
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International transfer boarding pass rules amended after IGI airport lapse
The government has stepped in to distinguish procedures for passengers travelling on interline and codeshare flights following an immigration lapse at Delhi airport last September month, when three passengers travelled to Italy…
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SC asks govt to expedite regulating prices of life saving drugs
The Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre to show urgency in the matter of regulating prices of life saving drugs and devices even as the government said that anti-cancer drugs will now be significantly reduced by up to 70%…
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Centre launches financial literacy drive for villages of vulnerable tribal groups across four states
The initiative has been launched in collaboration with the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC).
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Don’t drag SC into any politics: CJI to lawyers
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday said the Supreme Court should not be “dragged into any politics” amid the ongoing protests against the alleged crackdown on demonstrators in Delhi, urging lawyers to…
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TVS Succession Row Deepens As Family Wealth Settlement Remains Unresolved
The TVS Group, founded by TV Sundaram Iyengar, is a century-old conglomerate whose businesses span automobiles, automotive components and financial services.
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1 Dead, Several Injured In Incident At Six Flags Roller Coaster In Georgia
Officials did not confirm how the person died or what caused the others to be injured at Six Flags Over Georgia, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) northwest of Atlanta.
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Jantar Mantar no longer Delhi’s protest site as police designate 3 new venues amid anti-CEC stir in capital
The move follows years of legal scrutiny and comes days after the Supreme Court called for a larger venue with basic facilities for demonstrators.
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Ex-security guard held for killing 5-year-old girl, demanding ₹20 lakh ransom in Telangana
The deceased was identified as Arelia Moses, an LKG student and daughter of Milton Fernandes and Daisy Evangelia.
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Men losing hair before 30? Decoding causes and care
From genetics, stress, nutritional deficiencies and illness, experts explain why men are losing hair younger, treatment options and the impact on mental health.
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‘Held detailed review, will return with new strategy’: CJP's Ashutosh Ranka amid anti-EC stir
In an interview with HT, Ranka recounts his detention after the October 10 protest call, alleged police brutality and why CJP is not joining Opposition stir.
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Gemini Likely See Gains Despite Business Difficulties, Pisces May Receive Support at Work
October 13 horoscope: Health eases for Aries; family complications for Taurus. Business gains for Gemini
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President Murmu appoints new governors in Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Odisha, Uttarakhand and Karnataka in gubernatorial reshuffle
The four new governor appointments include OBC leaders Sudha Yadav and Dhal Singh Bisen, and Dalit leaders Mohan Ram and Dushyant Gautam.
