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India has 4 female High Court chief justices, but is that enough?

There are female High Court chief justices in Madras, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. However, the number of female judges in higher judiciary remains appalling.

Apr 8, 2017

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in India: What is Teesta water-sharing issue all about?

Though India and Bangladesh have been making progress in various bilateral aspects, the Teesta water-sharing treaty between the two countries has remained unattainable so far. IBT takes a look at what the issue is all about.

Apr 7, 2017

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India must wave goodbye to loan waivers: RBI Governor Urjit Patel

Two days after the BJP govt of UP waived farm loans to the tune of Rs 36,000 crore, Patel said farm loan waiver undermines honest credit culture, impacts credit discipline.

Apr 6, 2017

Why were Kickass Torrents, The Pirate Bay, Torrentz.eu, Isohunt and others shut down? Are torrent sites illegal?

The torrent site is not illegal but copyright infringement is. This is why attempts are being made to shut down sites that help people share copyrighted contents.

Apr 5, 2017

Acche Din for farmers in Yogi Adityanath's UP, but in Tamil Nadu, lack of leadership is hurting the community

UP CM Yogi Adityanath waived farm loans worth Rs 36,000 crore in his very first Cabinet meeting. Meanwhile, hapless farmers from Tamil Nadu continue to protest in New Delhi seeking relief. Is a lack of state leadership failing them?

Apr 5, 2017

Yogi Adityanath first Cabinet meeting: Govt waives farm loans up to Rs 1 lakh in UP; will finances hold?

The BJP government of UP decided to give small and marginalised farmers a relief by waiving farm loans. The move, which will benefit 2.25 crore farmers, will also cost the state's coffers Rs 36,000 crore.

Apr 4, 2017

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's first Cabinet meeting: Farm loans up to Rs 1 lakh waived

At least 2.5 crore small and marginalised farmers in UP are set to benefit from the loan waiver.

Apr 4, 2017

Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu government to waive farmers' loans in cooperative banks

Madras High Court also directed officials not to initiate any penal or recovery proceedings against farmers who defaulted on crop loans.

Apr 4, 2017

Modi tells Kashmir youth to choose between tourism and terrorism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an appeal to Kashmir youth to shun terrorism and choose the path of development.

Apr 2, 2017

While India remains glued to UP theatrics, hapless farmers from Tamil Nadu hold bizarre protests in New Delhi; anybody watching?

The farmers, who have been struggling to lead a life of honour in the southern state, are protesting with skulls of their deceased colleagues and dead snakes and live rats to get Centre's attention.

Mar 30, 2017

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Tobacco Institute of India urges Centre to address illegal cigarette trade

Legal cigarettes in India account for just 11 per cent of the overall tobacco consumption.

Mar 30, 2017

We are not going to play Hindutva card but we are with the majority, says Gujarat Congress chief Bharatsinh Solanki on state polls

The Congress has decided to go all-out against the BJP in this year's Gujarat Assembly elections. International Business Times, India, spoke to its state president Bharatsinh Solanki, son of former CM Madhavsinh Solanki.

Mar 29, 2017

11 Asian elephants rescued from mudhole in wildlife sanctuary

The rescue of 11 Asian Elephants from a mudhole inside the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary on 24 March, avoided a tragedy for wildlife conservation in Cambodia. A herd consisting of three adult females and eight juveniles got stuck in a mudhole created by a bomb crater left from the Vietnam war, which had been widened by farmers to store water.

Mar 28, 2017

Maharashtra in suspended animation: Nagpur medical college suspends 301 doctors; 19 MLAs suspended from assembly

Maharashtra: Mumbai doctors striking on Wednesday will face dire consequences from the BMC, the state government, and the high court if they don't end the strike today.

Mar 22, 2017

Yogi Adityanath oath-taking ceremony: Spiritual guru sworn in as UP Chief Minister; Mohsin Raza only Muslim face in Cabinet

In a first, state BJP chief Keshav Prasad Maurya and Lucknow Mayor Dinesh Sharma — were sworn in as deputy chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh. PM Narendra Modi is also attending the ceremony.

Mar 19, 2017

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Search Results for: farmers

India has 4 female High Court chief justices, but is that enough?

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in India: What is Teesta water-sharing issue all about?

India must wave goodbye to loan waivers: RBI Governor Urjit Patel

Why were Kickass Torrents, The Pirate Bay, Torrentz.eu, Isohunt and others shut down? Are torrent sites illegal?

Acche Din for farmers in Yogi Adityanath's UP, but in Tamil Nadu, lack of leadership is hurting the community

Yogi Adityanath first Cabinet meeting: Govt waives farm loans up to Rs 1 lakh in UP; will finances hold?

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's first Cabinet meeting: Farm loans up to Rs 1 lakh waived

Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu government to waive farmers' loans in cooperative banks

Modi tells Kashmir youth to choose between tourism and terrorism

While India remains glued to UP theatrics, hapless farmers from Tamil Nadu hold bizarre protests in New Delhi; anybody watching?

Tobacco Institute of India urges Centre to address illegal cigarette trade

We are not going to play Hindutva card but we are with the majority, says Gujarat Congress chief Bharatsinh Solanki on state polls

11 Asian elephants rescued from mudhole in wildlife sanctuary

Maharashtra in suspended animation: Nagpur medical college suspends 301 doctors; 19 MLAs suspended from assembly

Yogi Adityanath oath-taking ceremony: Spiritual guru sworn in as UP Chief Minister; Mohsin Raza only Muslim face in Cabinet

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