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"Fell Behind My Worst Expectations": Doctor's Emotional Post Over Pay Cut

A doctor has opened up about the toll of spending years in academic preparation, only to see a drastic fall in his earnings.

Big Move To Boost Mutual Fund Access, 1 Lakh Postmen To Be Trained

Association of Mutual Funds of India has partnered with India Post to train one lakh postmen as mutual fund distributors. The aim is to strengthen last-mile access to investment products and improve financial literacy, especially in smaller towns.

Inside ISRO's Busy Schedule To Redefine India In Space

After the remarkable success of astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's 18-day mission to the International Space Station, the Indian space agency has a busy year ahead.

Marriage Pressure Led Madhya Pradesh Lawyer To Fake Her Own Disappearance: Police

The mysterious disappearance of Archana Tiwari, a civil judge aspirant and practising lawyer, has culminated in a dramatic recovery and a web of deception that stunned investigators.

Opposition Shreds Bill To Sack Arrested Ministers, Throws It At Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has introduced a controversial law in Lok Sabha under which the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers of states can be removed from office if they are in jail for 30 days, even if they are not convicted of the crime.

"No Personal Attack, Veep Polls Decent Contest": Opposition Nominee To NDTV

A narrative is being set that the Vice-Presidential election has pitted Telangana against Tamil Nadu, said the Opposition's nominee and retired Supreme Court judge Justice B Sudershan Reddy.

Video: Day Before Assault, Rekha Gupta Attacker Visited Her Ancestral House

The accused behind the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had recced her ancestral residence in Shalimar Bagh area on Tuesday, CCTV footage showed on Wednesday.

Opinion | Planes, Films With Bachchans, Lucknow: Growing Up As Rajiv Gandhi

On Rajiv Gandhi's 81st birth anniversary, noted columnist Rasheed Kidwai looks at the world of the Gandhis, beyond politics

Shashi Tharoor Differs With Congress Again On 'Bill To Remove PM, Chief Ministers'

Shashi Tharoor - at a crossroads in his relationship with the Congress after statements praising PM Modi - differed from the party line again Wednesday, this time over a bill proposing the forcible removal of ministers facing criminal charges.

Centre Makes Raw Cotton Import Duty-Free Till September 30 To Support Textile Sector

The Centre has temporarily scrapped the 11% duty on raw cotton imports until September 30, seeking to cool prices and ease cost pressures on the textile industry at a time when exporters face mounting tariff barriers abroad.

Trinamool Leader Sues RG Kar Rape-Murder Victim's Father For Defamation

A senior Trinamool Congress leader has filed a defamation case against the father of the 34-year-old doctor, who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last year

'Remember Arvind Kejriwal': Opposition Slams Centre Over 'PM Removal' Bill

A bill to eject senior members of the government - from the Prime Minister down - jailed (but not necessarily after a trial) for 30 days on 'serious criminal charges' has led to the opposition accusing the BJP of conspiring to remove non-aligned govt

Video: Rahul Gandhi's "Uncommon Handshake" With BJP MP After Club Poll Win

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today congratulated BJP MP and former Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy on winning the election for a key post in the Constitution Club of India, describing it as an "uncommon handshake".

30-Year-Old Suspected Of Spying For Pakistan Arrested, Fourth Case In Jaisalmer

A 30-year-old man suspected of spying for Pakistan was detained by the Military Intelligence (MI) in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer and later handed over to Kotwali police, officials said on Wednesday.

Himachal Pradesh Monsoon Leaves 276 Dead, 336 Injured, 37 Missing So Far

The monsoon's fury in Himachal Pradesh has left 276 people dead since June 20, with 143 fatalities caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, and falls from steep slopes.

NDA's Vice President Candidate CP Radhakrishnan Files Nomination, Accompanied By PM Modi

NDA's Vice Presidential C P Radhakrishnan on Wednesday filed his nomination in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers, in a massive show of strength and unity ahead of the September 9 election.

Delhi Chief Minister Attacked, Man In Custody: What We Know So Far

A 41-year-old man has been taken into custody after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked at a public hearing at her residence this morning.

Man Who Attacked Delhi Chief Minister A Dog Lover, Was Upset, Claims Mother

The man who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has been identified as Rajesh Sakaria, originally from Rajkot in Gujarat

Railways To Roll Out Airport-Like Luggage Screening At Major Stations

Railways will install electronic machines and scanners at stations and tag every scanned bag.

Singapore Set To Rejoin Amaravati Project In New Format After Six-Year Gap

Six years after it was unceremoniously forced out of the Amaravati project, Singapore is preparing to re-enter Andhra Pradesh's capital dream - but in a new format.