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PM Modi to address farmers directly to quell agricultural crisis

The I&B ministry is working on a plan including live video-conferencing, recorded messages for farmers across the nation Anubhuti Vishnoi

USIBC India teams quits en masse, new trade promotion body to be set up

First event on Wednesday, CISCO chairman John Chambers to speak with top Indian officials Manu Pubby

GM mustard walks in the ominous footsteps of Bt brinjal

The Centre told the Supreme Court that it would take a decision in a month-and-a-half on whether it would allow the commercial roll-out of GM mustard. But the final word rests with the Court.  Apurva Vishwanath

Bullet train project launch to be likely birthday present from Abe to Modi

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe is expected to visit India in mid-September and Modi and he will lay the foundation for this India-Japan joint venture in Ahmedabad. Kumar Anshuman

Public split at US India Business Council to have limited impact on trade

Despite a public power struggle in the USIBC, the Indian side remains in touch with the council, as the split is expected to have limited impact on trade.  MANU PUBBY

Central ministries sweat, protest against 2,500 crore digital payments target

The government has set a 2,500 crore target overall but individual goals have been revised following representations by ministries. ANUBHUTI VISHNOI

India’s booming events industry faces many woes, information-paralysis ahead of GST rollout

The industry is desperately seeking clarity on how GST will affect sponsorships, registrations, ticket prices and local body taxes. With barely 48 hours to go...

Let’s not overstate the independence of the RBI, says former governor Dr YV Reddy

The former RBI governor weighs in on the independence of the central bank, the recent MPC controversy and the farm loan waivers across the...

We had designed 2008 farm loan waiver to be last of its kind – UPA Agriculture Secy

Repeated loan waivers raise question if the move benefits farmers or banks as someone else ends up paying for the write-off, says former bureaucrat T. Nanda Kumar. RUHI TEWARI

Chenani-Nashri – a tunnel at the end of a struggle

India’s longest road tunnel, Chenani-Nashri, had to overcome floods, payment disputes, accidents and landslides before it could see the light of day.

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File photo of smog in Delhi. Some doctors have called air pollution a bigger threat than Covid-19.| Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.