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At 50, G7 needs to reinvent its priorities

India, June 17 -- Trade and international security are set to dominate the agenda for the Group of 7 (G7) Summit that began in the remote Canadian town of Kananaskis on Sunday. The leaders of Canada, ... Read More


Iran and Israel: Shadow war now out in the open

India, June 17 -- Israel has initiated a wave of military strikes against Iran targeting the country's nuclear programme in a bid to delay Tehran's march towards becoming a nuclear weapon State. Israe... Read More


Balance reproductive choices with population policy push

India, June 17 -- Last month, the Supreme Court, inK Umadevi v. Government of Tamil Nadu, broadened the interpretation of Tamil Nadu Fundamental Rule (FR) 101(a), which had previously denied paid mate... Read More


Hurting the GST regime with cess

India, June 17 -- Hindustan Times reported on Monday that the next GST Council meeting is expected to consider a proposal to add two new cesses - one for health and the other for clean energy. To be s... Read More


A re-evaluation of the life and legacy of former PM Indira Gandhi

New Delhi, June 17 -- Indira Gandhi's ascent as prime minister of India in 1966 seems obvious with the benefit of hindsight, but it was entirely unforeseen at the time. Within years - if not months - ... Read More


Transfer of all basic educationdepartment officers stopped

Lucknow, June 17 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has stopped the transfer of all officers in the basic education department, including the basic shiksha adhikaris (BSAs), till further orders. Minister... Read More


Man abducted, murdered a day before wedding

Meerut, June 17 -- A groom-to-be was abducted and murdered a day before his wedding in Rampur district, amidst allegations against the bride-to-be and her alleged lover, whom the victim's family holds... Read More


Haryana farmer shot dead in Shamli over old rivalry, 2 held

MEERUT, June 17 -- A 50-year-old farmer from Haryana was shot dead and two were injured in broad daylight on Monday morning while they were on their way to the fields in Mamour village, under Kairana ... Read More


Lightning and thunderstorm leave three dead, power down in over 100 villages

Meerut, June 17 -- A thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall and multiple lightning strikes has claimed three lives and injured several others across Bareilly district in the past 24 hours. The sto... Read More


One accused arrested after encounter

Agra, June 17 -- One of the two accused, involved in firing at a woman and killing her on the spot on Saturday near the gate of Tehsil in Hathras, was arrested by Hathras police on Sunday night after ... Read More