May 1, 2026

Economic Survey calls for phasing out cross-subsidised rail and power tariffs to cut logistics costs, boost competitiveness

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NEW DELHI: High railway freight rates arising from cross-subsidisation are distorting competition with road transport, pushing up commodity prices, consumer inflation, and overall logistics costs, the Economic Survey 2025–26 highlighted.Reiterating the proposal in the Electricity Amendment Bill, 2026, the survey recommended the complete elimination of cross-subsidies for railways and the manufacturing sector within the next…

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Supreme Court asks Bengal’s top bureaucrat to apologise over siege of SIR officers in Malda | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the West Bengal chief secretary for “not taking calls of Calcutta high court chief justice” over the Malda incident and asked him to apologise.Taking strong exception to the attack on judicial officers adjudicating objections to voter list exclusions in West Bengal’s Malda district, the Supreme Court…

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‘Euphoria 3’: Labrinth reveals real reason behind his exit; says ‘don’t let people treat me like…’ |

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Labrinth, the talented musician behind some iconic tracks, has stepped away from ‘Euphoria 3’, citing experiences of disrespect and deception within the entertainment realm. Refusing to compromise his principles while contributing to another’s creative vision, he chose to part ways, which has led to cinematic composer Hans Zimmer stepping in as the new music maestro…

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Sri Lanka vs England: Adil Rashid–Maheesh Theekshana battle on cards amid Kandy rain threat | Cricket News

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Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana, left, and captain Dasun Shanaka (AP Photo) Dark clouds have loomed over Kandy this week, with rain sweeping across the Hanthana mountain range and keeping the covers on at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!More showers are expected on Sunday, threatening…

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On justice for the Indian woman

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It is not often that a Chief Justice of India publicly questions the wisdom of his own institution in open Court. Which is why, the observation of the present CJI, as reported in the press, that a handbook published by the Supreme Court during the tenure of one of his predecessors to combat gender stereotypes…

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