Panel on unnatural demography change: NRC in disguise? What are the differences | Opinion

The Ministry of Home Affairs’ notification establishing a High-Level Committee on Demographic Change—headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar—is a vintage execution of modern Indian statecraft.  ​The Ministry of Home Affairs’ notification establishing a High-Level Committee on Demographic Change—headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar—is a vintage execution of modern Indian … Read more

Congress brushes off Karnataka CM change speculations, says `meeting centred on upcoming Rajya Sabha polls`

The gathering, attended by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, had been watched closely amid persistent talk of a leadership change in the state. ​The gathering, attended by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, had been watched closely amid persistent talk of a leadership change in the state. 

Eid markets across Kashmir see 50% slump amid inflation and Gulf tensions

This year, Eid-ul-Adha has failed to bring the usual joy and festive colours to Kashmir, as the impact of the Gulf war and inflationary pressures have strained the finances of common people, keeping shoppers away from markets and leaving traders and livestock dealers counting losses. ​This year, Eid-ul-Adha has failed to bring the usual joy … Read more

Chennai-bound IndiGo flight halted after smoke spotted during taxiing at Bengaluru airport

The airline confirmed that all passengers and crew are safe. IndiGo has arranged an alternate aircraft for the flight, which is expected to depart shortly. ​The airline confirmed that all passengers and crew are safe. IndiGo has arranged an alternate aircraft for the flight, which is expected to depart shortly. 

Karnataka leadership row: Siddaramaiah going to Rajya Sabha? Set to resign from CM post- Report

The crucial meeting was held at the Congress headquarters in Delhi and was attended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal, and Karnataka Congress in-charge Randeep Surjewala. ​The crucial meeting was held at the Congress headquarters in Delhi and was attended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, … Read more

India slams Pakistan-China joint statement on J&K; ‘unwarranted references’ says MEA

India also opposed the CPEC, describing it as an illegal project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that violates its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as parts of the corridor pass through Indian territory under Pakistan’s illegal occupation. ​India also opposed the CPEC, describing it as an illegal project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative … Read more

Government forms high-level panel to study `unnatural demographic change` caused by illegal infiltration

Retired Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar will chair the committee and will include Census Commissioner along with retired IAS officer Durga Shankar Mishra, retired IPS officer Balaji Srivastava and economist Dr Shamika Ravi as members. The Joint Secretary (Foreigners-I) of the Ministry of Home Affairs will serve as Member Secretary. ​Retired Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar will … Read more