New ordinances will take CBI, ED from discipline to dutifulness to political masters: Congress

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday targeted the BJP government over the ordinances that seek to increase the tenure of ED and CBI directors, and said the move undermines institutions and is meant for creating security for the ruling dispensation and its friends instead of the nation. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said at a press […]

Important to protect, promote independence, integrity of judiciary at all levels: CJI Ramana

Important to protect, promote independence, integrity of judiciary at all levels: CJI Ramana

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Sunday said the mind of the Indian judiciary can be known to millions largely through the actions of trial courts and district judiciary and therefore, nothing is more important than to ‘preserve, protect and promote’ the independence and integrity of the judiciary at all levels. He […]

Modi tasks entire council of ministers to develop resources for further improving governance

Modi tasks entire council of ministers to develop resources for further improving governance

NEW DELHI: In a major push for a hands-on approach to governance, the Modi government is planning to rope in young professionals, seek suggestions from retiring officials and make the best use of technology for project monitoring, besides various other steps to be overseen by eight different groups comprising of members from the entire Council […]

Over 400 per cent rise in cybercrime cases committed against children in 2020: NCRB data

Over 400 per cent rise in cybercrime cases committed against children in 2020: NCRB data

NEW DELHI: More than 400 per cent increase in cybercrime cases committed against children was reported in 2020 in comparison to 2019, with most of them relating to publishing or transmitting of materials depicting children in sexually explicit act, according to the latest NCRB data. Top five states reporting cyber crimes against children are: Uttar […]

CBI, ED directors can now have tenures of up to five years; Government issues two ordinances

New Delhi: The tenures of Directors of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) can now be up to a maximum of five years from the present two years, according to two ordinances brought in by the government on Sunday. The Directors of CBI and ED enjoy a fixed tenure of […]

India records 11,271 COVID cases, 285 deaths; active infections continue downward trend

NEW DELHI: With 11,271 people testing positive for new Covid-19 on Saturday, India’s total tally of its cases rose to 3,44,37,307, while the active cases came down to 1,35,918, the lowest in 522 days (17 months), according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll increased to 4,63,530 with 285 fatalities […]

Army chief Gen Naravane leaves for Israel on 5-day visit

NEW DELHI: Army Chief General MM Naravane on Sunday left for Israel on a five-day visit to further strengthen India’s defence and security cooperation with the Jewish state. The visit by the Army chief comes weeks after external affairs minister S Jaishankar and defence secretary Ajay Kumar travelled to Israel to explore ways to boost […]

Road safety: India, Japan researchers working on smartphone-based mapping of cracks, potholes

NEW DELHI: Researchers from India and Japan are working on smartphone-based mapping of road health in both countries to reduce the accidents caused due to damaged roads. The joint project by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee and the University of Tokyo is aimed at developing an affordable and deployable solution for automating the […]

Assam Rifles Colonel, wife, son and four personnel killed in attack on Assam Rifles’ convoy in Manipur

Assam Rifles Colonel, wife, son and four personnel killed in attack on Assam Rifles’ convoy in Manipur

IMPHAL: Colonel Viplav Tripati, the Commanding Officer of Khuga Battalion of Assam Rifles, his wife and son, besides four personnel of the paramilitary force were killed in an ambush in Manipur on Saturday morning, in fresh eruption of militant violence in the border state, officials said. Tripathi’s convoy was targeted at Sehkan village in Churachandpur […]

Strongly condemn attack on Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur: Modi

Strongly condemn attack on Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur: Modi

NEW DELHI: Strongly condemning the attack on an Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur that claimed seven lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Five soldiers including the Commanding Officer of 46 Assam Rifles, and his two family members were killed in the attack on their convoy at […]