The validity of the government's 10 per cent quota for the economically weak in jobs and education will be examined by the Supreme Court, which today sent notice to the centre but did not put the scheme on hold. The court's decision means the quota is unlikely to be either scrapped or...

After three months of turmoil in the country's central probe agency, the CBI will get a full-time director today. A high-powered selection committee will meet this evening at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence to appoint a new chief for the agency.The meeting comes nearly two weeks...

Elaborate traffic arrangements and restrictions have been put in place in Delhi for smooth conduct of the Republic Day parade between Vijay Chowk and Red Fort Grounds, traffic police officials said. Metro services will be available for commuters at all stations on Republic Day, but there...

India will continue to pursue the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi although he has surrendered his Indian passport after becoming a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda, officials with knowledge of the development said. The absconding diamantaire is one of the prime accused...

Aadhaar cards are now valid travel documents for Indians under 15 and over 65 of age travelling to Nepal and Bhutan, according to a Home Ministry communique. Indians other than those in the two age brackets will not be able to use Aadhaar to travel to the two neighbouring countries,...