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The dissent of man

Book review of Voices of Dissent

The dissent of man
Updated On : 01 Dec 2020 | 10:09 PM IST

Widen the net

Deep sea fisheries policy must be liberalised

Widen the net
Updated On : 01 Dec 2020 | 9:30 PM IST

Agitating farmers refuse to budge, say here for 'decisive battle'

Reject offer for talks, siege of Delhi continues

Agitating farmers refuse to budge, say here for 'decisive battle'
Updated On : 01 Dec 2020 | 12:41 AM IST

Situation getting out of hand, hold talks with farmers: Amarinder to Centre

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said the voice of farmers cannot be "muzzled" and asked the BJP-led Centre to hold talks immediately with peasants to defuse the situation

Situation getting out of hand, hold talks with farmers: Amarinder to Centre
Updated On : 27 Nov 2020 | 1:27 PM IST

India's Covid-19 caseload crosses 8.2 million-mark, recovery rate at 91.68%

India's Covid-19 caseload crossed the 8.2-million mark, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to over 7.5 million pushing the national recovery rate to 91.68%

India's Covid-19 caseload crosses 8.2 million-mark, recovery rate at 91.68%
Updated On : 02 Nov 2020 | 11:13 AM IST

Centre gets time till Dec 31 to grant permanent commission to women in Navy

The Supreme Court extended till December 31 the deadline for implementation of its judgement on grant of permanent commission to women SSC officers in Indian Navy

Centre gets time till Dec 31 to grant permanent commission to women in Navy
Updated On : 29 Oct 2020 | 1:17 PM IST

Railway Board restructuring gets green flag: Vinod Yadav to be first CEO

The current restructuring will be a zero-cost exercise and money will be saved by surrendering posts in the board and stopping duplication of work

Railway Board restructuring gets green flag: Vinod Yadav to be first CEO
Updated On : 03 Sep 2020 | 11:47 PM IST

Cong constitutes committee to formulate party's stand on ordinances by govt

Congress has constituted a 5-member committee to discuss and formulate the party's stand on key ordinances promulgated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central Government

Cong constitutes committee to formulate party's stand on ordinances by govt
Updated On : 27 Aug 2020 | 9:07 AM IST

RBI surplus transfer to govt lowest in last 7 years, says S C Garg

Earlier this month, the RBI board approved a surplus transfer of Rs 57,128 crore to the central government for Accounting Year 2019-20 (July-June)

RBI surplus transfer to govt lowest in last 7 years, says S C Garg
Updated On : 26 Aug 2020 | 10:41 PM IST

Naga insurgency and the peace talks with govt: History and situation so far

In this podcast, we will discuss about India's oldest insurgency, the demands of NSCN IM and rising tension between the Naga group and the interlocutor

Naga insurgency and the peace talks with govt: History and situation so far
Updated On : 26 Aug 2020 | 1:51 PM IST

SC asks Centre to clarify stand on interest waiver during moratorium

SC took note of Centre's alleged inaction and asked it to clarify its stand within a week on waiver of interest on interest for deferred payments of instalments for loans during the moratorium period

SC asks Centre to clarify stand on interest waiver during moratorium
Updated On : 26 Aug 2020 | 1:00 PM IST

Why ban on India's $47-bn arms imports may not have the desired effect

The banned list is also vague on the position of joint-ventures between Indian and foreign manufacturers and license produced weapon systems

Why ban on India's $47-bn arms imports may not have the desired effect
Updated On : 17 Aug 2020 | 12:30 PM IST

Mike Pompeo speaks with counterparts from five key allies, including India

Beijing claims almost all of the 1.3 million square mile South China Sea as its sovereign territory

Mike Pompeo speaks with counterparts from five key allies, including India
Updated On : 08 Aug 2020 | 11:41 AM IST

Plea for taking law test from home; HC seeks Centre, NLU consortium stand

The Delhi High Court asked Centre and Consortium of NLU to reply to a law graduate's plea challenging the requirement of physically appearing at exam centre for CLAT 2020

Plea for taking law test from home; HC seeks Centre, NLU consortium stand
Updated On : 04 Aug 2020 | 4:02 PM IST

Jamaat: HC seeks response from Centre on foreigners' pleas to quash FIRs

The Delhi High Court sought response of the Centre and the police on two separate pleas by 23 foreigners seeking quashing of FIRs against them for attending the Tablighi Jamaat event

Jamaat: HC seeks response from Centre on foreigners' pleas to quash FIRs
Updated On : 04 Aug 2020 | 3:54 PM IST

CAPSI writes to PM, seeks service tax exemption on pvt security services

The circumstances arose out of the factor that government internal security infrastructure is not adequate

CAPSI writes to PM, seeks service tax exemption on pvt security services
Updated On : 02 Aug 2020 | 4:27 PM IST

Won't tolerate delay on smog towers, file response by Monday: SC to Centre

The Supreme Court said it will not tolerate any laxity on issue of smog tower project in national capital and directed Centre to file a detailed affidavit citing reasons for the delay in the project

Won't tolerate delay on smog towers, file response by Monday: SC to Centre
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 3:21 PM IST

PIL on illegal occupation of govt accommodation: HC seeks Centre's stand

The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre's response on a PIL filed by a society against illegal occupation of government accommodation by retired public servants

PIL on illegal occupation of govt accommodation: HC seeks Centre's stand
Updated On : 29 Jul 2020 | 2:03 PM IST

Plea against Insolvency code ordinance; Delhi HC seeks Centre stand

Delhi High Court sought the Centre's reply on a plea challenging the IBC Ordinance which suspended proceedings against defaults arising on or after March 25 for six months in view of pandemic

Plea against Insolvency code ordinance; Delhi HC seeks Centre stand
Updated On : 28 Jul 2020 | 3:16 PM IST

Pilot camp MLA wants Centre to be party in petition against Speaker

Congress MLA filed an application before Rajasthan High Court seeking Centre to be impleaded in the ongoing case filed by rebel Sachin Pilot and 18 other MLAs case

Pilot camp MLA wants Centre to be party in petition against Speaker
Updated On : 23 Jul 2020 | 9:58 AM IST