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Congress asks Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House from 11 am

The sittings of the Rajya Sabha, which were earlier scheduled up to July 26 has been extended up to August 7.

1 Aug 2019 10:57 AM IST

In a bid to prevent vehicle thefts or misuse of stolen vehicles, the Central government has directed auto makers to affix laser-oriented microdots in their vehicles and parts, which can be read only by microscopes under ultraviolet light sources.

Microdots in vehicles to make theft difficult

The ministry had asked the experts to involve Delhi Police officials while framing the standards.

1 Aug 2019 1:22 AM IST

Retail onion prices are ruling at around Rs 60-80 per kg.

Onion export ban to check price rise

The move comes days after prices of this basic kitchen staple snowballed across India.

30 Sept 2019 6:09 AM IST

Kashmiris walks past paramilitary troops patrolling a street in Srinagar on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Kashmiris still in shock, preparing for long haul

Contrary to the claims of normality by the government, there is nothing normal in the Kashmir Valley.

26 Sept 2019 12:52 AM IST

An apron with the female reproductive organ

Making adolescent care work: Sabarkantha raises the bar

The Central government's pan-India flagship project for adolescents has been a slow starter, though launched with...

5 Sept 2019 5:50 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Central government as India crossed the 20 lakh COVID-19 positive cases. (PTI Photo)

Modi government gone missing: Rahul slams Centre as India crosses 20...

20 lakh-mark has been crossed, Modi government is missing, the Congress leader tweeted

7 Aug 2020 9:48 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur constituency Mamata Banerjee addresses during her Assembly By-election campaign in Kolkata, Sept. 26, 2021. (PTI)

Taking cue from Centre, Didi nod to lateral entry in state's executive

Sources say that the state government is hoping to get domain specialists in senior positions, such as special secretary...

6 Oct 2021 1:18 AM IST

Thomas Babbington Macaulays codification of Indian law came into effect and the Indian Police Act introduced uniform police service throughout India. (Twitter)

Mohan Guruswamy | Good governance means long-term government!

Clearly, we need to restructure the government and administration in each of India's 590 or so districts

23 Nov 2021 2:05 AM IST

In its May 5 verdict, the Supreme Court had spelled out various reasons for disallowing reservations for the Marathas. (DC file photo)

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | The case against quotas isn't about...

The reservations issue poses a special dilemma for Shiv Sena and BJP, as both subscribe to conservative ideologies of...

7 May 2021 12:00 AM IST

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened strong at 70.55, registering a rise of 26 paise over its previous close of 70.81. (Photo: DC)

Centre hikes DA by 4 pc for its employees; announces bonus for railway...

The release of the additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) will be applicable from...

18 Oct 2023 11:35 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the 7th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog at Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre, in New Delhi, Sunday, Aug 7, 2022. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Niti Aayog makes little impact

There is no gainsaying who loses out more from the thinner attendance at a meeting that was supposed to throw up a...

29 May 2023 12:20 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal reacts on the passage of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 by the Rajya Sabha, in New Delhi. (File Photo: PTI)

AA Edit | Regional Parties to BJP's Rescue

Opposition parties called the bill a violation of the country's federal spirit

9 Aug 2023 12:00 AM IST