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‘New York was his playground’: Manipur family recalls member who died in 9/11 attackSubscriber Only
September 11, 2021 02:57 IST
A self-made man, he had worked his way up to his position at the famed restaurant, frequented by the rich and powerful.
Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Muslim groups say extend caste census to minorities as wellSubscriber Only
September 10, 2021 04:12 IST
All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz founder Ali Anwar Ansari, a former Rajya Sabha MP from Bihar, on Thursday held a meeting with the Muslim organisations in Delhi, after which they resolved to demand a caste enumeration among Muslims.
Fri, Sep 10, 2021
‘No new coal plants needed to meet 2030 demand’Subscriber Only
September 08, 2021 03:05 IST
India’s peak demand would reach 301 GW by 2030, if it grows at an annual growth rate of 5 per cent, which is also in lines with projections made by the Central Electricity Authority.
Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Ahead of COP26, Bhupender Yadav pushes for flexibility to countries in deciding timeframes for goalsSubscriber Only
September 08, 2021 03:03 IST
India on Tuesday pushed for allowing both 5-year as well as 10-year frameworks for achieving the climate goals.
Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Railways net-zero target could cut 15 mn tonnes of CO2 emissions, save Rs 17,000 cr: ReportSubscriber Only
September 02, 2021 03:25 IST
The report, Riding Sunbeams in India, has been prepared by environmental organisations – Delhi-based Climate Trends, UK-based Possible and Riding Sunbeams.
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Manipur: DC asks govt staff to take jab or go without salary; challenged in HCSubscriber Only
August 27, 2021 02:59 IST
Bishnupur Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar's August 21 order followed two other similar orders, one by the state government and the other by Tamenglong district authority, which pushed vaccination by making it a mandatory condition. Both orders have since been stayed by the Manipur High Court.
Fri, Aug 27, 2021
Working out finance plan for developing countries: COP26 president in IndiaSubscriber Only
August 19, 2021 03:10 IST
The President of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), on his second visit to India this year, met new environment minister Bhupender Yadav for the first time
Thu, Aug 19, 2021
Need to become energy independent before 100 years of independence: PM ModiSubscriber Only
August 15, 2021 11:41 IST
Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using an electrolyser powered by electricity from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
Sun, Aug 15, 2021
Candy sticks to earbuds: Govt bans single-use plastic from 2022Subscriber Only
August 13, 2021 22:10 IST
Polythene bags with thickness less than 50 microns are already banned in the country. Now, the Ministry has chalked out a phased manner of banning-single use carry bags as well as other commodities.
Sat, Aug 14, 2021
Elephant count next year, will be similar to tiger censusSubscriber Only
August 13, 2021 02:58 IST
To be conducted along with the ministry’s partners such as Wildlife Institute of India, it will involve identification of each elephant, their clusters as well as health and nutrition level of each elephant – for the first time.
Fri, Aug 13, 2021
Explained: Why NCPCR has recommended minority schools be brought under RTESubscriber Only
August 11, 2021 22:15 IST
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has released a report assessing minority schools in the country. What has it found, and what are its recommendations?
Thu, Aug 12, 2021
NCPCR survey finds gaps, wants all minority schools under RTESubscriber Only
August 11, 2021 03:03 IST
According to the NCPCR report, only 8.76 per cent of the students in minority schools belong to socially and economically disadvantaged background.
Thu, Aug 12, 2021
LS nod to Constitution amendment Bill to restore states’ powers on OBC listSubscriber Only
August 10, 2021 21:05 IST
This Bill, which will now be presented in Rajya Sabha, restores the states’ powers to make their own OBC lists by identifying and notifying socially and economically backward classes (SEBCs) for the grant of quota in jobs and admissions.
Wed, Aug 11, 2021
Climate change leading to melting glaciers, depleting snow cover in Himalayas: IPCC reportSubscriber Only
August 09, 2021 17:49 IST
Retreating snowlines and melting glaciers is a cause for alarm as this can cause a change in the water cycle, the precipitation patterns, increased floods as well as an increased scarcity of water in the future in the states across the Himalayas.
Mon, Aug 09, 2021
India may see more heat waves, droughts, cyclones: IPCC reportSubscriber Only
August 09, 2021 14:48 IST
Agricultural and ecological droughts are also expected to increase in the subcontinent, the report stated.
Tue, Aug 10, 2021
Explained: What the commission for air quality management in NCR aims to achieve and why are some opposing it?Subscriber Only
August 08, 2021 10:58 IST
The Bill seeks to create an overarching body to consolidate all pollution-monitoring bodies, and bring them on one platform so that air-quality management can be carried out in a more comprehensive, efficient, and time-bound manner.
Sun, Aug 08, 2021
Rajya Sabha passes Bill for commission for air quality management in NCRSubscriber Only
August 06, 2021 02:28 IST
The Bill was passed by Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Fri, Aug 06, 2021
Freedom of speech of Opposition members is being infringed upon in the House: Sukhendu Sekhar RaySubscriber Only
August 06, 2021 01:51 IST
"I have filed notices under 267 from the first day of session. Other MPs have also filed...but not once has it been taken up." says Sukhendu Sekhar Ray
Fri, Aug 06, 2021
New trafficking Bill to be complemented by changes in IPC, says IraniSubscriber Only
July 31, 2021 02:48 IST
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani said the Bill not only provides for protection of victims, but also protection of witnesses of human trafficking crimes.
Sat, Jul 31, 2021
Explained: What changes in JJ Act for juvenile offenders and District Magistrates?Subscriber Only
July 30, 2021 13:09 IST
The Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha during the budget session in March this year where it had received overwhelming support from both the ruling party as well as the Opposition.
Thu, Aug 05, 2021
14 tiger reserves get CA|TS accreditationSubscriber Only
July 30, 2021 01:49 IST
CA|TS is a globally accepted conservation tool that sets best practice and standards to manage tigers and encourages assessments to benchmark progress.
Fri, Jul 30, 2021
31.6% rise in e-waste generation last year: Ashwini Choubey to Rajya SabhaSubscriber Only
July 27, 2021 11:42 IST
In 2017-18, India generated 7,08,445 tonnes of e-waste and 7,71,215 tonnes in 2018-19 – an increase of 8.86 per cent.
Tue, Jul 27, 2021Over 7 lakh sq km of forest land in country, Rajya Sabha informedSubscriber Only
July 27, 2021 02:21 IST
In a written reply, Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav told Rajya Sabha that the term ‘forest’ is yet to be defined by the Centre.
Tue, Jul 27, 2021
‘I object to even manner of suspension…I was not given chance to defend myself’: TMC MP Santanu SenSubscriber Only
July 24, 2021 04:15 IST
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dr Santanu Sen said "I don’t care about my individual suspension. Suspending me cannot suppress the voices of Mamata Banerjee and TMC on the Pegasus issue."
Sat, Jul 24, 2021
Pegasus stalls Parliament again, TMC MP tears denial statement of IT ministerSubscriber Only
July 22, 2021 16:00 IST
The afternoon session of the Upper House witnessed some charged moments as Opposition MPs led by Trinamool MP Santanu Sen rushed to the well of the House and tore the minister's statement.
Fri, Jul 23, 2021Journalism of Courage
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