SC refuses to order CBI probe against scribes in Agusta deal
A bench of justices Dipak Misra, A M Khanwilkar and M M Shantanagoudar said it could not direct probe against the media without having credible evidence as it would amount to violating their freedom and independence. read more »
Early signs of El Nino this year, warn forecasters
In what could spell bad news for this year’s monsoon, international weather agencies have begun predicting an El Nino event in the second half of... read more »
‘Green nods given to projects that don’t meet criteria’
It said the environmental clearances (EC) were granted to many projects during the period “without checking the compliance conditions” in the previous EC. read more »
Reliance Jio, Paytm apologise for using PM Narendra Modi’s image
Reliance Jio and Paytm have apologised for “inadvertently” using PM Narendra Modi’s name and photograph in their advertisements, the consumer affairs ministry informed Rajya Sabha on... read more »
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Watch: PM Modi announces Rs 1.25 lakh crore package for Bihar
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Pranab Mukherjee’s wife passes away
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