Author Archives: THEHINDU

Public safety and disasters briefing: Landslide, then influx of debris, water: What happened at Uttarakhand

A landslide caused a sudden surge of debris and water inside an under-construction THDC India [...]

Crime and policing briefing: UP teen uses AI-generated image to fake kidnapping, demands ₹2 lakh from father

A 16-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur allegedly staged his own kidnapping after losing nearly [...]

Personal finance briefing: Noel Tata, TV Narendran: Who could take Chandrasekaran’s mantle at Tata Sons?

Natarajan Chandrasekaran's announcement that he will step down as Tata Sons chairman at the end [...]

Crime and policing briefing: Wires worth ₹3 lakh supplying power to streetlights in Mumbai stolen, case filed

The Tardeo police have registered a case against unidentified persons for allegedly stealing copper cables [...]

Government and policy briefing: 32 million population, 4 million more homes: Inside Delhi’s 2047 master plan

The Capital’s population will likely touch 32 million by 2047 and require nearly four million [...]

Government and policy briefing: ‘Foreign policy all about hugging?’: Rahul Gandhi’s jibe at Modi govt

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday targeted the Prime [...]

A practical guide to attend Independence Day Parade in Delhi? Step-by-step guide

The much-awaited Independence Day parade is set to take place on Saturday, August 15 at [...]

What the latest development means: Objection to chief guest, big Bar Council order, then a U-turn: NALSAR

A fresh row has erupted over the Bar Council of India (BCI)’s decision to freeze [...]

Crime and policing briefing: Additional checks, parking near Red Fort mapped: Delhi steps up security

The national capital has been fortified as it prepares to celebrate the 80th Independence Day [...]

Courts and legal affairs briefing: SC to examine legality of facial recognition, biometric surveillance

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine whether the Delhi Police’s use of facial [...]