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Secure environment key to eco growth: Yogi

LUCKNOW, Dec. 18 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that a secure and stable environment is the foundation of good governance, economic growth and the fulfilment of the aspirations of... Read More


India summons B'desh envoy over 'deteriorating security'

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh high commissioner Riaz Hamidullah and registered a protest over the deteriorating security environment in the neighbouring country and plan... Read More


24th Pune International Film Fest to honour Guru Dutt, Ritwik Ghatak and V Shantaram

PUNE, Dec. 18 -- The 24th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) 2026 will be held from January 15 to 22, 2026; and will be themed around the birth centenary of legendary filmmaker, actor and directo... Read More


SC refuses to stay Delhi govt's decision to hold online classes

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Delhi government's decision to shift students up to Class V from a hybrid system to fully online classes, citing the ... Read More


Uncapped but very much in demand

India, Dec. 18 -- Half (39 out of 77) the sold players in the IPL 2026 mini-auction on Tuesday were uncapped players. Three of them - Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer and Auqib Nabi - were among the top 1... Read More


America-first compass for new security strategy

India, Dec. 18 -- Not even the most blase among us can complain of boredom in international politics. Events are moving so swiftly that it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the latest... Read More


A remit too wide: Personality rights without a rulebook

India, Dec. 18 -- Celebrity actors, singers, and even sportspersons, are rushing to court to stop the unauthorised use of their name, face, voice or likeness. The surge in these "personality rights" c... Read More


From sedition to UAPA: Policing dissent in India

India, Dec. 18 -- Few laws reveal the Indian State's unease with dissent as starkly as sedition. Drafted in 1870 to protect the British Crown from political unrest and infamously wielded against figur... Read More


The end of MGNREGS

India, Dec. 18 -- The Union government sprang a surprise in Parliament this week by introducing the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G, to replace the two-... Read More


MUFG to invest up to 5 billion in Shriram Finance for 20% stake

MUMBAI, Dec. 18 -- Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is in talks to invest $4.5-5 billion for a 20% stake in Shriram Finance Ltd, multiple sources familiar with the matter said, in what co... Read More