Kshitiz Bhardwaj

Politics in 2024: Lotus blooms in North; South witnesses a 'son' rise

The year 2024 not just reshaped the Indian politics, but also forced the political thinkers to come up with new explanations to describe the electoral behaviour

Siripanyo gives up $5 bn empire, India has history of riches-to-monks

After adopting the ascetic life, such people relinquish all material possessions, even cut ties with family

Stalin rejects PM Vishwakarma, joins centre-state clash over welfare scheme

Data shows that the Centre is ready to lend a helping hand, irrespective of political differences between state and Centre, if a state is eager to take advantage of its schemes

'ED's conviction rate very poor', says SC in Partha Chatterjee bail plea

Earlier in August, the Supreme Court had questioned the 'quality of prosecution and evidence' garnered in cases related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, by the Directorate of Enforcement

Challenging Musk's Falcon-9, Bezos' New Glenn seeks Dec launch: Details

With New Glenn's entry into the space market, a new rivalry is expected to begin between Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin

PM Modi visits Guyana: Why South American nation is crucial to India

South American nation has become a significant contributor to world crude supply

Haryana's per capita income at Rs 3 lakh, but 70% are below poverty line

Data shows that around 7.5 million people have fallen into poverty in the past two years. However, this figure may not fully reflect Haryana's poverty situation due to registration limitations

BS BFSI: Compliance doesn't impede progress, say financial services heads

BS BFSI Summit: While compliance requires significant investment, it does not impede industry progress, said CTOs and CEOs as they discussed the role of regulation in India

'Will pay you back and do the best job': Top Trump quotes after victory

Trump will become the first defeated President in 132 years to win another term

Cabinet approves infusion of Rs 10,700 crore equity in FCI in FY25

The decision is aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of FCI in fulfilling its mandate effectively

Govt urges banks to boost credit flow for allied agri sectors; here's why

The allied activities receive only 10 per cent of the total agricultural credit while they contribute 40 per cent of the agricultural output, said the RBI report

Royal Enfield enters a new era with launch of electric vehicle brand

The first model under Flying Flea to hit the road next year will be the FF-C6

COP-16: World's 1st global ecosystem atlas unveiled; how will it help biz

The new initiative aims to help governments, businesses, financial institutions, and local communities to make informed decisions, support sustainability and manage risks

Boeing-made communication satellite explodes in space, reason unknown

This is not the first loss for Intelsat. Earlier in 2019, the company had lost another Boeing-made satellite, IS-29e

On sidelines of Brics, PM Modi holds bilateral talks with President Putin

Both nations have noted how the India-Russia ties have remained resilient in the backdrop of the prevailing 'complex, challenging and uncertain' geopolitical situation

Supreme Court declares Section 6A of Citizenship Act, 1955 constitutional

'We cannot allow one to choose their neighbours and it runs against the principle of fraternity. The principle is live and let live,' the SC observed

To boost bilateral ties with India, Taiwan opens new office in Mumbai

The new mission would provide 'visa services, document authentication, and emergency assistance to business people, tourists, and Taiwanese nationals' in western India

'Causing major distortions, time for self-introspection': CEC on exit polls

He also hinted at the possible linkage of the initial election results shown on electronic media with a desire to prove exit polls right

Ratan Tata looked beyond the balance sheets. He was a man of ideas

Ratan Tata was a reflection of compassionate capitalism. Like other gems of the Tata brand, he didn't require any parliamentary legislation to fulfill his social responsibilities

Caste-based labour division in prisons is unconstitutional: Supreme Court

Asking the marginalised to clean and sweep 'while allowing the high castes to do cooking' is discriminatory, it says