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Government to introduce PF for self-emplyed and gig workers
Crush at Puri Rathyatra leaves 2 dead and 78 injured
NEET-UG, marred in controversy due to pape4r leak, saw a huge increase in top scores as two scored 715/720 and 11.2 lkah candidates cleared the exam
India's first hydrogen-powered train will be flagged off by PM Modi from Jind in Haryana
Delhi HC asks the government to monitor Sona Wnagchuk's health regularly
TMC Rajya Sabha MP Koel Mallick resigns from her seat, leaves TMC. Mamata asks all those wishing to leave the party to do so before July 21
Calcutta HC says land deed is not a proof of citizenship. Refuses to provide protection to a man facing deportation on basis of land deed
Supreme Court tells the government to teach the third language in the 3-language formula in Class 6 and not Class 9
Government to take steps to boost liquidity for small businesses
RBI says that banks cannot sell seized assets back to the defaulters
Centre decides to take equity stakes in semiconductor startups
Markets remain flat on Thursday: Sensex closes just 1 point ahead and Nifty ended 5 point lower
BCCI:Selectors have possibly decided that Rohit Sharma will not be selected for ODIs after the Lord's game on Sunday
Japan Open badminton: P V Sindhu stuns world no. 5 Han Yue of China 21-16, 21-14 to enter the quarterfinals
2nd ODI versus England: Indian batting fails miserably except Gill, Kohli and Iyer to score just 233 all out. England win by 4 wickets
Supreme Court clarifies that it has not issued a blanket ban on use of bulldozers, and they can be used after compliance with procedure laid down in civil laws
Category Archives: Governance
TRAI Wants to Regulate Truecaller. It Should Regulate Spam Instead
E20 Isn't the Issue. Public Trust Is
When the Government Forgets It Is Not the Nation
Passport: The Document That Proves Nothing
Hawkers In Kolkata Have Crossed All Limits - Supreme Court Is Right To Take Cognisance
When Your Face Becomes a Weapon: Deepfake Fraud and India's Regulatory Unpreparedness
Why AG R. Venkataramani Called Telegram a Frankenstein
Indians Lose Thousands of Crores to Cyber Fraud. Why Don't Banks Pay?
Banning Telegram Will Not Stop Paper Leaks Because The Problem Lies Elsewhere
The Loan Came With Strings. The RBI Has Finally Cut Them.
When the Landlord Comes Calling
The Answer to Digital Poison Is Accountability, Not Pre-Censorship
The Election Commission Must Not Only Be Neutral But It Must Also Be Seen to Be Neutral
When Ministers Open Their Mouths: The Cost of Political Insensitivity
NEET 2026: The Rot Runs Deeper Than a Leaked Paper
Vinesh Phogat Is Not Fighting a Man - She Is Fighting a Compromised System
Paid Menstrual Leave: Stuck Between Policy, Law & Biology
Expired Food, Fresh Labels: A Silent Assault on Public Health
Grounded Ambitions: Aviation Expansion Plan In India Ignores the Elephant in the Cockpit
Merit Needs Rules, Not Afterthoughts
Aravallis: Licence To Pillage, Granted By Government, Stopped By Supreme Court
Governance in 2025: Constraint, Drift, and the Burden on Institutions
IndiGo Meltdown: Arrogance And Mismanagement
The Sanchar Saathi Outrage And Our Convenient Silence On Bloatware
RBI Extends Its 2025 Easing Cycle, But With Measured Confidence
Nuclear Opening By India: What Private Participation Could Mean
A Wake-Up Call For India: For The First Time, There Are More Overweight Than Underweight Children
PM Modi's Manipur Visit Must Not Go Waste
CCTVs In Police Station: Shield Against Abuse Of Power & Corruption
GST 2.0: Simplified At Last
GST Needs Solid Structural Reforms, Not Tinkering
Stop The Politics Over Keeladi
Where Is Fair Play & Freedom Of Speech In India?
Experts Say India Hit The Entrances Of Kirana Hills, IAF Denies
Assessee Not Responsible For Ensuring TDS Is Paid To The Government: Delhi HC
Vacant Posts At National Medical Commission Show Misgovernance
White Paper & Black Paper Duel Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections
Jai Anusandhan Gets A Leg-Up
Bharat Ratna For L K Advani
All Parties Must Ensure Smooth Functioning Of Parliament
ONOE: Arguments Matter, Not Numbers
Supreme Court Restores Faith In Rule Of Law
Authoritarian & Insensitive
What's Wrong With MiG-21s?
Withdrawing Rs 2000 Banknote: Demonetization 2.0
Tihar Jail: Protectors Turn Mute Spectators
Back To Covid Basics As Cases Multiply
Fact-Check Unit Notification: Bad In Law, Will Suppress Freedom Of Media
ED: Integrity & Independence At Stake If Extensions Given To Incumbent Chief
China Cannot Be Trusted
Did We Not Leave The Hindu Rate Of Growth Behind?
VDAs Brought Under PMLA, Exchanges To Be Reporting Entities
Corruption In Prisons Must Be Stamped Out
Welcome Amendments To Transplantation of Human Organs Act
Retail Inflation Again Above RBI's Comfort Level In January
Green Bench Clears Stalled Projects But Issues Remain
Centre And States Must Collaborate In Regulating Online Gaming & Gambling
The Union Budget: More Equitable Distribution Of Resources Was Possible
Economic Survey: A Confident Appraisal
Government Ban Has Kept The BBC Documentary On Gujarat Riots In The Limelight
Appointment of Judges Tussle: No Easy Solution
Supreme Court Says Haldwani Squatters Cannot Be Removed By Brute Force
Sub-Standard Drugs: India Must Take Strict Action
Free Foodgrains For Poor For One Year Under NFSA, PMGKAY Relief Withdrawn
Making Laws Better To Earn Jan Vishwas
Tariff Barriers: Return To Protectionism?
It Is Wrong To Form A Panel To Keep Tabs On Inter-Faith Marriages
In Search For A Perfect System To Appoint Judges
Is The Judiciary Stepping In Executive Domain?
Denying Backward Caste Rights to Muslim or Christian Dalits: The Government Is Legally & Logically Correct
Supreme Court 'Embarassed' At Repeated Requests For Adjournment By The Centre
Azam Khan's Conviction For Hate Speech Should Spur Action Against Others
Lax Regulation Responsible For 'Killer' Syrups?
Rampant Misuse Of Antibiotics In India
BSNL Must Be Converted To A Special Purpose Vehicle
Monkeypox: Time To Keep The Guard Up
The Farm Sector Reforms cannot Be Kept Pending
Free Booster Doses For 75 Days Is A Welcome Move
Agnipath: Necessary Reform, But The Concerns Of The Youth Must Be Addressed
Not Wearing A Mask On Flight Will Brand One As An "Unruly Passenger"
Centre Scraps BPCL Sell-Off For Now
Walking Dog In Stadium More Important Than Practice Time Of Athletes
The Government Acts To Tame Inflation
Attempts To Erase History And Create Mischief Should Be Stopped
Increase Judicial Infrastructure, Fill Vacancies and Stop Frivolous Adjournments To Clear Pendency
Welcome Change Of Stance In Disinvestment
'Cut Money' Surfaces In Karnataka
Minority Status For Hindus: Now Assam Chief Minister Says It Should Be At District Level
India Needs To Be Vigilant As Covid Cases Rise Again In Many Countries
Vaccination For Kids Is A Good Decision
Fuel: High Prices Will Rule In The Medium Term
Justice Kureshi: Deserved To Serve As A Supreme Court Judge
Low Legislative Sittings Diminish The Quality Of Democracy
Covid Situation: Time To Lift Extra Curbs
Budget 2022: Why Go Slow On Disinvestment?
The 'End Game' Of The Pandemic Is Not Playing Out, Yet
Needed - A Growth-Oriented Budget This Year
Vaccination: Public Good Or Personal Preference?
Third Wave: A False Sense Of Complacency Will Lead To Future Problems
Centre Eases Norms For Setting Up EV Charging Stations
ISFR: Green Cover Increases But Quality Deteriorates
Covid, Omicron, Three T's, Vaccination, The Government And The People
MSP And Quality Of Food Grain
Give Women Their Due In Politics
Covid-19: Test All Suspects And Report Truthfully
Testing, Or Verifiable Negative Report Must At Entry Points Of All States To Prevent Spread
Vaishno Devi: Improper Crowd Management, Period
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