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State and Freebies

Having been a part of the government, I sometimes wonder why senior bureaucrats fell in line, without a murmur of protest, when the government pushed them to sleep with big-money, something which was anathema till the 1990s. Why were they hell bent on destroying the public sector — which had given them their education, health care, social standing and professional satisfaction, nay their honour and pride? Yet, they betrayed their oath of office

Sonia meets party leaders of Manipur to take stock of situation in strife-hit NE state

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday met the party leaders of Manipur, including former Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and others to discuss the situation in the north eastern state.

'Congress, China and NewsClick are all part of an umbilical cord', says Anurag Thakur

The BJP on Monday alleged that Congress and other Opposition parties had supported the NewsClick platform when it was probed by central agencies.

Manipur tribal leaders to meet Shah on Tuesday, to press for separate state demand

Senior ITLF leader and spokesman Ginza Vualzong said that a four-member delegation will meet the Union Minister

Stalin, DMK leaders stage peace march to commemorate Karunanidhi's death anniversary

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, his cabinet colleagues and DMK party leaders staged a peace march here on Monday to commemorate the fifth death anniversary of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.

Kerala Assembly pays tributes to Oommen Chandy, Vakkom Purushothaman

The first day of the ninth session of the Kerala legislative Assembly was adjourned on Monday after paying homage to former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and Congress leader and former minister Vakkom Purushothaman

SC rejects Senthil Balaji's plea, gives custody to ED

For interrogation for alleged money laundering in the cash for job scam and entrusted his custody to anti-money laundering agency till 12 Aug

Governor urges Bengal to shun violence, corruption

In an enlightening session on \"Ethos of Indian Constitution: Unity in Diversity,\" Governor CV Ananda Bose urged Bengal to shun violence and embrace Swami Vivekananda's ideology to create a corruption and violence-free state.

Abhishek attacks ED through social media from abroad

Banerjee has accused the ED of leaking “concocted tales” to the media

AAP, Congress to jointly contest Lok Sabha elections in Gujarat

Gujarat's Aam Admi Party (AAP) President Isudan Gadhvion Monday said the AAP and Congress will form an alliance to fight Lok Sabha elections next year in Gujarat.

New BJP leadership in Siliguri

In north Bengal, the BJP’s state leadership has changed its party president in Siliguri and Alipurduar

Odisha Economic Offences Wing busts India's biggest ₹1000 cr Crypto-Ponzi scam

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha police on Monday claimed to have busted the biggest Crypto-Ponzi scam of India by arresting Gurtej Sidhu (40), the self-styled country head of Solar Techno Alliance ( STA).

85 pc of taxpayers stay with old regime, women comprise 30pc of total applications

A latest survey showed that 85% of India's taxpayers still opted for the old regime with only 15% going for the old regime of filing tax returns.

Delhi Services Bill clears RS hurdle

The controversial Delhi Services Bill has been passed by Rajya Sabha today despite bitter resistance by the Opposition, following an exhaustive and bitter debate.

Rahul Gandhi back in Lok Sabha

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s membership of the Lok Sabha was restored on Monday and he was back in the House amidst slogans of “Rahul Gandhi Zindabad” from members of Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties.

SC appoints ex-Maha top cop to monitor probe

Manipur: The apex court will constitute a committee of three women ex-judges

132nd Durand Cup: Hyderabad FC held to 1-1 draw by Delhi FC

Newly-promoted I–League side Delhi FC held last year’s semifinalists and former Indian Super League (ISL) winner Hyderabad FC to a 1-1 draw in a Group E fixture of the 132nd Durand Cup being played here at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium.

Asian Champions Trophy hockey: China hold Korea to 1-1 draw in league match

Defending champions Korea Republic failed to capitalise on an early goal and were held to a 1-1 draw by lowly China in their third match in the Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Sunday.

Prannoy loses to China's Weng Hong Yang

HS Prannoy's bid for his second Super 500 title was foiled by China’s Weng Hong Yang who beat the Indian 219, 23-21, 22-20 in a thrilling Australian Open Badminton final in Sydney on Sunday.

Tsitsipas clinches first title of season, beats de Minaur in final of Los Cabos ATP 250 event

Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame a spirited comeback from Alex de Minaur to capture the ATP 250 title at Los Cabos on late Saturday night, thereby also getting his first trophy of the season.

Golf: Vedika leaps into T-4 at US Kids World Champs, 4 Indians finish in Top-6

Vedika Bhansali, the emerging star from Bengaluru, turned in a superb final round of 3-under 33 to leap into Top-4 of the Girls 7 years category of the US Kids Golf World Championships, here.

Imran Khan goes from high office to high-security prison after sentencing

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan awoke Sunday as an inmate in a high-security prison after a court handed him a three-year jail sentence for corruption, a development that could end his future in politics.

Pakistan: Train derailment kills at least 30, injures 80

This comes a day after coaches of Allama Iqbal Express derailed

Governments are gathering to talk about the Amazon rainforest. Why is it so important to protect?

The Amazon rainforest is a massive area, twice the size of India and sprawling across eight countries and one territory.

Heat and wildfires put southern Europe's vital tourism earnings at risk

Tourists at a seaside hotel on the Greek island of Rhodes snatched up pails of pool water and damp towels as flames approached, rushing to help staffers and locals extinguish one of the wildfires threatening Mediterranean locales during recent heat waves.

Vivek Ramaswamy's Hindu faith is front and centre in his GOP presidential campaign

Vivek Ramaswamy is as comfortable talking about Bible stories as he is sharing the message of the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most sacred Hindu texts.

DeSantis steps up dire warning to Republicans about distraction from Biden, amid Trump's latest indictment

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is increasingly urging Republicans to avoid the temptation to refight the 2020 election next year, even as former President Donald Trump remains the dominant favorite for the 2024 GOP nomination on a message of vindicating his defeat.

Overnight airstrikes kill three in Ukraine

Moscow airport halts flights after foiled drone attack

Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revenge

The Justice Department has asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Washington to step in after he released a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him.

Equity markets may expect recovery as week progresses

Markets were under pressure last week but made a sharp recovery on Friday