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'DELHI WATERLOGGING HAS BEEN A PERSISTENT ISSUE FOR LAST 20 YEARS'

As Yamuna water flows into streets and homes, unhappy residents say no government has improved the city's drainage facilities.

POOR DRAINAGE, RAISED RIVER BED ADDED TO DELHI'S FLOOD WOES

This time, Yamuna saw a sharp rise in its water level due to incessant rains in the upper catchment areas.

Lobby within Congress seeks Jairam Ramesh's removal

After spending a year as Congress' general secretary in-charge, communications, a lobby has emerged led by a leader in an election-bound state that seeks the removal of Jairam Ramesh from his prize portfolio.

BJP SELF-GOAL HELPED MAMATA WIN PANCHAYAT ELECTIONS

In the run-up to the Bengal panchayat elections, Bharatiya Janata Party leaders declared from every platform that they were instrumental in stopping Central funds to West Bengal because the state's Trinamool Congress government was misusing the money or just defalcating it.

India, US need to come closer together as allies: McCormick

US Congressman Rich McCormick speaks to The Sunday Guardian.

IN PARIS, MODI AND MACRON SHOWCASE THE EMERGING WORLD ORDER

A New World requires New Thought. This is the implicit message behind the policy stance of the New India that is emerging within the ongoing transformation of the globe into a world where democracy and freedom prevail over tyranny and domination.

How to avoid common skincare mistakes

Among the organs of the body, the skin is one of the first to bear the brunt of sun, wind, cold, heat, humidity and pollution, leading to problems like sun tan, sun burn, dark patches, blackheads, pimples, acne, rash, dryness or skin-sensitivity.

Rent is not a tax and cannot be recovered as arrears of land revenue under Section 173-A

The Allahabad High Court in the case Manjeet Singh & Others. v. State of U.P. observed and has held that the U.P. Municipalities Act, 1916 does not empower any Municipality to recover arrears of rent for a shop as arrears of land revenue as stated under section 173-A of the Act.

France and the element of enablement: PM Modi's Bastille Day visit

With the Prime Minister’s impending visit, the readily strengthening strategic alliance with France enables India to leverage these ties and seek similar partnerships with other European countries.

U.S. FIGHTING CHINA ON THE WRONG BATTLEFIELD

While the U.S. has been focused on preparing for the kinetic warfare battlefield, China has been registering big wins on the political warfare battlefield. You can see it all over the Pacific Islands.

Yellen bats for close communication

United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Saturday lobbied for closer communications between China and the US in order to improve economic decision-making, challenging Beijing to join global initiatives to help poorer nations address climate change.

GEHLOT NEEDS RIVALS TO OBEY THE HIGH COMMAND

‘Indications are that all leaders, including Sachin Pilot, will now work to strengthen Congress in Rajasthan’.

MEETINGS GALORE FROM MUMBAI TO DELHI

As Maharashtra politics sees a churn, such meetings will continue in the coming days from Mumbai to Delhi, but unrest is visible in every party.

'It will be difficult for BJP to break JDU or RJD in Bihar'

‘BJP is in touch with Congress MLAs. Yet, the coalition government has more than 160 MLAs and breaking away a faction from Congress will not help the BJP.’

IS BRS PREPARING FOR EARLY ASSEMBLY POLLS IN TELANGANA?

As the Telangana Assembly election is scheduled to be held around December 2023 to elect its 119 members for the state’s Legislative Assembly, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), led by K. Chandrashekhar Rao, is seen to be in pursuit of early elections. A BRS leader said, “We are around six months away from elections. But it seems that KCR is preparing for early elections.”

'REVIEWED CHALLENGES AND WORKED ON CHANDRAYAAN 3'

S. Somnath, Chairman of ISRO, says lessons have been learned from the previous mission and improvements made; Chandrayaan-3 to study the lunar atmosphere, surface in greater detail.

Integration begins for 14 July launch of Chandrayaan-3 at Sriharikota

After the failure of Chandrayaan-2 landing, India will make a second attempt to land on the moon.

Maha Vikas Aghadi may get a jolt in western Maharashtra

The region, where NCP has influence, has 12 of the state’s 48 Lok Sabha seats.

16 DEAD AND COUNTING: VIOLENCE MARS BENGAL PANCHAYAT ELECTIONS

At least 16 people were killed and hundreds injured in West Bengal on Saturday as rival parties clashed amid widespread booth capturing and violence that marked the panchayat elections in the state.

India refuses to dilute its firm stance despite Chinese pressure

India is gearing up to counter a “belligerent” China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shown his deep respect for the Buddhist monk, by calling to wish the 14th Dalai Lama on his 88th birthday. He later posted the birthday greetings on Twitter.

END TERROR, WAR AND POVERTY: PRIME MINISTER MODI'S CALL TO SCO

In both the SCO and the G20, Prime Minister Modi has made certain that India would play with a straight bat, and be fair and respectful of the rights of all.

HIDDEN IN THE MIST OF HISTORY: WHEN THE GERMANS ATTACKED MADRAS

Flashing lights of the lighthouse in the grounds of Madras High Court made the task of the Germans easier.

KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT ROLLS OUT WORLD'S BIGGEST FREE FOOD GRAINS SCHEME FOR POOR

With 5 kg food grains and Rs 170 per beneficiary, the Karnataka government walks the talk, chalks out plans to procure grains through tender.

PRIGOZHIN'S INSURRECTION WAS A GAME-CHANGER FOR VLADIMIR PUTIN

Last Saturday was one of those days when Russia-watchers were glued to their smartphones.

Opposition's alliance against Modi is old copy with new cover

The biggest problem of the Congress is the success and stability of the first non-Congress government under the leadership of PM Modi.

Manipur violence reminds us of the need for NRC

Without an NRC a country becomes a free for all that allows anyone and everyone to walk in and create mayhem at will which is precisely what is happening in Manipur.

New era in India-US relations merits a strategic reset

Technology has emerged as the key driver in charting the future course of the bilateral partnership.

U.S.-INDIA RELATIONSHIP: BIDEN MUST NOT LET PROGRESSIVES RUIN IT FOR US

Democrats’ push to bring ‘caste’ into US politics, their opposition to India’s CAA, and the revocation of Article 370 have alienated many Indian Americans. Democrats’ overt support of racial quotas, diversity, and equity, and the scrapping of standardized tests in college admissions also hurt Indian Americans.

PM'S 'UCC GAMBIT' MAY UPSET CONGRESS POLL PLAN IN STATES

The UCC issue has already created a rift in the Opposition camp.

SLOWDOWN IN SEBI PROBE OF SUSPECTED INSIDER TRADERS

Raids were conducted by SEBI at multiple locations in Mumbai and Kolkata between 15 June and 18 June.