Mumbai: Maharashtra’s Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has said the state government had asked Reliance Foundation to accommodate leopards at its Vantara facility in Gujarat’s Jamnagar, and 25 big cats have already been relocated there. The population of leopards has risen four times in 10 years. The state, which had 101 tigers seven to eight years…
Prayagraj: At least four labourers were killed and 14 were injured after a portion of a cold storage collapsed in Chandapur village here on Monday afternoon, officials said, as rescuers sifted through the debris to search for survivors. The collapse also triggered an ammonia gas leak from the facility, and efforts were being made to…
Kolkata: The Election Commission on Monday approved the transfer and posting of returning officers for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, including for Bhabanipur, the constituency represented by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, an official said. In a letter to the chief electoral officer, the commission agreed to the state’s proposal for the reshuffle, according to…
As the West Asia conflict intensifies with Iran at its core and coordinated strikes involving Israel and the United States, a familiar chorus has emerged—loud, indignant, and conveniently selective. The usual critics have lined up to denounce Washington, and more specifically Donald Trump, accusing him of warmongering and recklessness. Here’s the uncomfortable question many avoid:…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India is moving forward with a renewed confidence and instead of postponing challenges, the country confronts them head-on. Addressing the TV9 Network Summit, Modi said that at a time when the world is fragmented into numerous camps, India has managed to build extraordinary bridges — from…
New Delhi: The government on Monday restored full benefits under the RoDTEP scheme to exporters till March 31 amidst the ongoing West Asia crisis disrupting global trade. Last month, the government halved the rate of duty benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme. The exporting community expressed disappointment and…
New Delhi: The government is “willing” to bring two bills in the ongoing Budget session of Parliament to ensure that the women’s reservation law is implemented before the completion of the delimitation exercise for Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies, sources said on Monday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah held separate meetings with NDA and non-Congress…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday to discuss the West Asia conflict’s impact on the global economy, with a particular focus on energy security. The Jaishankar-Rubio phone conversation came hours after US President Donald Trump extended Washington’s deadline by five days for Iran to…
There are moments in a nation’s journey when decisions appear abrupt, even disruptive—but history later reveals them as decisive turning points. India has witnessed several such moments since 2014, and behind many of them stands one man whose name rarely seeks the spotlight but invariably shapes outcomes: Ajit Doval. The recent buzz around the film…
Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) has emerged as one of the most provocative and influential ideas in contemporary economics. Gaining prominence after the 2008 financial crisis and exploding into public debate during the COVID-19 pandemic, MMT challenges long-held assumptions about government budgets, debt, and the limits of spending. At its core, MMT reframes how sovereign governments…
