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February 20, 2017

TOP STORY   Rail Bhavan, North Block spar after Budget merger Finance Ministry demand for dividends from PSUs leaves Railways fuming Read more » Foreign funds surge under NDA rule 2015-16 saw NGOs receive a whopping ₹17,208 crore from foreign donors Read more » More Articles »

EDITOR'S PICK   Home is where the care is Recent years have witnessed a slew of real estate projects mushrooming across the country, catering to the burgeoning demand for retirement homes. Yet the quality of accommodation options for the elderly varies significantly depending on income levels. Read more » Bihar scorn for fruit of death report Scientists, farmers find Lancet report on children’s death incomplete and inconclusive Read more » More Articles »

OPINION   Speak in our own voice Why India must keep charge of its bilateral engagement with its largest neighbour Read more » From public opinion to informed choices Journalism reflects the composite socio-political reality Read more » More Articles »

NATIONAL   Note ban delays military projects With migrant workers returning, work on infrastructural projects might resume by April Read more » Governor seeks report on Assembly incidents Ch. Vidyasagar Rao has directed the Assembly Secretary to give a “factual report” on the happenings Read more » More Articles »

INTERNATIONAL   Trump refers to non-existent Sweden terror incident Read more » An ‘origami’ shield to protect law officers The lightweight cover is foldable Read more » More Articles »

BUSINESS   Paytm to pump in ₹600 crore to expand The firm is targeting 10 million traders Read more » Vodafone, Idea may merge this month The deal, expected to be announced by Feb. 25, will create India’s largest telecommunications firm Read more » More Articles »

SPORTS   Expect a surprise or two at the IPL auction With a major reshuffle expected next year, the IPL auctions will be interesting Read more » Afridi announces retirement from international cricket The 36-year-old star had already quit Tests in 2010 and ODI cricket after the 2015 World Cup. Read more » More Articles »

SOCIETY   Prisoners of the system Terror suspects find themselves jailed for long periods without trial, and when proven innocent, find that the country does not make any kind of reparation Read more » Penniless ‘landlords’ of Raisina Hill ‘The land belonged to our ancestors; it is our right; we want it back or give us compensation’ Read more »