Twenty years after the Right to Information Act was introduced, the Economic Survey 2025-26 has called for its re-examination. Tabled in Parliament last week, the survey suggested “adjustments” to exempt disclosures on deliberative process of policy-making and possibly a ministerial veto with parliamentary oversight to guard against disclosures that could “unduly constrain governance”. The legislation,…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has notified specific rules, laying down procedures for use of the Environmental (Protection) Fund for 11 activities, ranging from taking measures for prevention, control and mitigation of pollution to remediation of environmental damage at contaminated sites and research on clean technology.The fund was created out of the amount of penalties imposed…
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha showed visible frustration when the third question on Usman Tariq’s bowling action was asked in the pre-match press conference on Saturday, ahead of the match against India.Around a week ago, at the captain’s press conference in Colombo, Agha had said: “In the end, it comes down to…
4 min readNew DelhiFeb 4, 2026 04:26 AM IST First published on: Feb 3, 2026 at 12:31 PM IST Hours after India and the United States agreed to a trade deal, Opposition leaders on Tuesday sought clarity from the government on the agreement, especially on US President Donald Trump’s claims that India had agreed to…
NEW DELHI: Govt think tank, Niti Aayog, on Wednesday released roadmaps for decarbonisation of aluminium, cement and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sectors, aimed at guiding the country towards a net-zero emission future through sustainable processes.The move comes in the backdrop of the country’s climate action commitments under the Paris Agreement and the govt’s…
Representative image (AI-generated) The growing presence of space debris around Earth is pushing space companies to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to protect satellites and critical missions.Even a tiny fragment of debris can cause serious damage when travelling at extremely high speeds in orbit. Experts estimate that more than a million objects measuring one centimetre…
New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Both sides arrive unbeaten, but through different journeys. New Zealand have chased confidently, overhauling 174 against UAE in 15.2 overs without losing a wicket and later pursuing 182/6 set by Afghanistan with 13 balls to spare. Tim Seifert’s 65 led the charge, supported by…
Even before she settles down in her new role as the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Sunetra Pawar finds herself confronting challenges on the fronts of both within the ruling Mahayuti alliance and state politics. On the government front, Sunetra’s challenges seem to have only just begun, starting with weekly Cabinet and district planning meetings. While…
Valentine’s Day is today, and if love caught you off-guard, or you were stuck chasing the deadlines, it’s still not late. Valentine’s Day doesn’t need weeks of planning, or a five-course dinner that was booked three months ago. Sometimes, the best stories are created spontaneously, and the surprise that lands on your lap. Anybody out…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha, right, walks past India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav after the coin toss ahead of the Asia Cup cricket match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo) The question of handshake hung over the pre-match press conferences on Saturday as India captain Suryakumar Yadav…