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PM Modi lays out contours of national polls, gives account of performance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi exuded confidence that he would deliver the Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort in 2024 as well

Missing veterans in BJP list sparks row in Karnataka

The controversy came hours before the BJP announced 189 candidates for the May 10 assembly elections – its first list – and dropped four sitting lawmakers.

Missing veterans in BJP list sparks row

Eshwarappa, (74) who has been besieged by controversies, including accusations of graft most recently, struck a more conciliatory note, announcing that he would not contest the upcoming polls

Gender stereotypes, bias shape US elections

On Thursday, a day after the vice-presidential debate, he unleashed a full range of them against Senator Kamala Harris: A “monster”, a “communist” and “unlikable”.

I’m excited to be back on the mat, says Dipa Karmakar

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar feels India has a strong contingent for the Tokyo Olympics with a remarkably consistent track record backing them

Opinion | Players can sulk over criticism or up their game

The rocky player-media relationship is one example. Captain Kohli is excellent at post-match presentations—gracious in victory and defeat—but gets riled if asked uncomfortable questions at a press conference. Even Dhoni was known to drop his guard and snap at journalists.

How the AAP won, with some help from the BJP | Opinion

Despite a patchy track record, the AAP captured the narrative. The Delhi BJP had nothing to offer voters

Can’t tom-tom traffic situation if there’s no quality

Mumbai has slipped from no 1 to no. 4 as the world’s most congested city.

12 cops force retired in Jalandhar over bad track record

Why rule of law and due process are sacrosanct | HT Editorial

Killing the rape and murder accused may satisfy public sentiment. But it is wrong

Review: Doodles on Leadership by R Gopalakrishnan

Doodles on Leadership by R Gopalakrishnan is an innovative contribution to Indian management literature

CBI should have ‘arm’s-length’ relationship with govt: Vinod Rai

Vinod Rai suggests that the role of prosecutors in the CBI needs overhauling as the agency does not have a very encouraging track record of successful prosecution, especially in high-profile cases.

Judge who made cop take offhis uniform transferred

The transfer of the judge was ordered after the report on the incident was forwarded by the Agra SSP to the state DGP in Lucknow and senior judicial officers at the Allahabad high court.

Monsoon tragedies are a collapse of Mumbai’s ‘spirit’

Torrential showers all through Wednesday left Mumbai in turmoil once again. Several parts of the city were marooned; schools and colleges saw slender attendance; and commuters were badly affected, which naturally had serious consequences for businesses that depend on people who attend office, etc.

Minerva Punjab in sale talks, says owner Ranjit Bajaj

The fate of this season’s I-League may be unknown but should negotiations be successful, the champions of the 2017-18 edition could fetch between Rs12-18 crore which is close to the annual fee paid by some franchises in the Indian Super League (ISL).

UGC to study quality of PhD thesis for doctoral degrees awarded in last 10 yrs

The move comes following concern raised by various quarters about degrading quality of research in the country and duplication of subjects on which PhDs are done.

‘This verdict is a slap on the faces of those who banked on caste politics’

State BJP spearhead and deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Friday said the same tempo would be maintained in the 2020 assembly elections in the state

How to read the 2019 exit polls

Given their methodological opacity, they are more like black box forecasts than a subtle science

People shunning AAP due to CM’s bad track record: Sheila

Dikshit’s comment came after Kejriwal, in an interview to a news daily on Friday, said that around “13% of Muslim votes got shifted to Congress in Delhi at the last moment.”

Blackstone to buy 51% stake in Essel Propack for $460m

On Monday, shares of Essel Propack closed 0.91% higher at ₹132.65 on the BSE on Monday. The announcement was made after market hours.

‘Our track record, their tape record’: PM Modi targets Congress in Gujarat

At Junagarh in Gujarat, PM Modi, speaking mostly in Gujarati, said the Congress is working on single-point agenda of ‘Modi Hatao’ in the Lok Sabha elections.

IPL 2019: I will be first one to hang my boots when time comes - Yuvraj Singh

IPL 2019: Yuvraj Singh has had poor track record in IPL but started on a bright note with a half-century for his latest franchise Mumbai Indians.

Storytelling your way to corporate success: Few simple steps to master the art

People who can create compelling stories out of their experiences have a definitive advantage over others who are only listing facts about themselves.

‘Opposition fears us, that’s why it is joining hands’: Nitin Gadkari

In an interview, Nitin Gadkari spoke about the work done by his ministry, his personal ambitions, Opposition unity ahead of the 2019 elections, and the track record of the Narendra Modi government.

This is a forward-looking budget

Indirect taxes are headed towards stability, insulated from annual changes, though GST is still work in progress. Once the Task Force on Direct Taxes submits its recommendations and those are accepted, direct taxes should also become stable and certain.

Indian economy in 2018: Dampened sentiments need a cheer-up tablet

India is grappling with the mismatch between economic fundamentals and business sentiments, which appeared to have taken a hit in the aftermath of the demonetisation exercise and the implementation of GST. The government’s perceived differences with the central bank have not helped matters.

Mhada to float tenders to redevelop Motilal Nagar

The project involves the rehabilitation of 3,628 families into bigger houses and will also generate approximately 18,000 affordable homes

Haryana to watch 30 villages known for crop burning

During the monitoring period, officers of the agriculture department will demonstrate paddy harvesting practices and encourage farmers to adopt crop residue management.

National awardee headmaster held for molestation

According to the police, the accused would often pick up and drop the girl, besides other students, on his motorbike as their village was on his way to the school.

Women are discriminated against even inside prisons

The decision by Tihar authorities to launch a semi-open jail inside the complex for women inmates is a good move