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BEST ex-employees battle for Rs.600-crore dues

MUMBAI, June 24 -- After dedicating over three decades of their life to Mumbai's public transport undertaking BEST, Ajay Naik and Nitin Herlekar pictured a secure retirement, with plans of investment ... Read More


In West Asia, the case for ceasefire

India, June 24 -- West Asia appears to be hurtling into an unprecedented crisis after the US joined Israel's conflict with Iran by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites. Tehran has vowed retaliation. US... Read More


The false binary of old and new cities

India, June 24 -- HT reported Monday that the Centre has decided to shelve a scheme mooted by the 15th Finance Commission to build eight greenfield cities. The funds, Rs.8,000 crore, will now be utili... Read More


Battle against salt must begin with school meals

India, June 24 -- Salt in Indian diets holds a special place, not just in our kitchens, but also in our history, language and even politics. It was salt, after all, that Mahatma Gandhi chose as a symb... Read More


U.S. SENATOR'S RUSSIA SANCTIONS BILL TARGETS INDIA OVER OIL TRADE

New Delhi, June 24 -- India's economic ties with Russia are in the spotlight again after influential US Senator Lindsey Graham publicly pushed for a new sanctions bill that will also target countries ... Read More


Arambai Tenggol member held for murder amid crackdown

Imphal, June 24 -- A Meitei group Arambai Tenggol member has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of a 29-year-old man, which sparked fresh tensions in the ethnic violence-hit Manip... Read More


Govt shelves plan for greenfield cities

New Delhi, June 24 -- The Union government has shelved the scheme to incubate eight new cities, as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission (FC), according to senior government officials. A senior o... Read More


govt boost to cane farming

Lucknow, June 24 -- The state government is empowering sugarcane farmers by developing 243 superior varieties of sugarcane, aimed at increasing income and improving livelihoods. This initiative is par... Read More


SP cracks whip, expels3 of 7 rebel MLAs

Lucknow, June 24 -- The Samajwadi Party has cracked the whip on three out of its seven rebel MLAs, expelling them from the party almost 14 months after they cross-voted for the Bharatiya Janata Party ... Read More


Massive fire guts 20-25 shops at Budaun Ram Leela Maidan

Budaun, June 24 -- A devastating fire engulfed an exhibition at Ram Leela Maidan in Budaun, sparking a massive response from local authorities. The fire, suspected to have been caused by a short circu... Read More