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Aroon Deep
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PM’s plan for free gas connections is failing its objective – as government had been warned it would
A study commissioned in 2015 said that for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana to succeed, the price of gas cylinders would have to be reduced.
Nitin Sethi & Aroon Deep
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The Indian telecom regulator’s net neutrality recommendations may be the strongest in the world
The proposals released on Tuesday ban discrimination in terms of price or speed, and demand greater transparency.
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Explained: What the US U-turn on net neutrality means and how it will affect India
The United States is set to repeal net neutrality safeguards, a decision that could affect internet users the world over.
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Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha due to allegations in cash-for-query case
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Why caste divides Marathas as they rally for reservation
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Centre sounds alert on common painkiller Meftal, says it may cause adverse reaction
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ review: A cheerfully meandering comedy
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Sun setting on the Commonwealth Games: Is it time to say goodbye to the multi-sport event?
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Swachh Bharat spent Rs 530 crore on publicity in three years – but little on grassroots awareness
An RTI application has found the scheme’s publicity budget is directed at TV and print ads.
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Indians are largely happy with democracy – but won’t mind being ruled by ‘experts’ or the military
Pew Global Attitudes survey finds over 50% of Indians approve of military rule and favour an unfettered ‘strong leader’.
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Now, even the fingerprints of urban Indians are failing during Aadhaar authentication
With Aadhaar verification being insisted upon for bank accounts, mobile numbers and income tax returns, even the affluent are feeling the pinch of exclusion.
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Watch: Adventure sportsperson plunges nearly 1,000 feet off world’s highest infinity pool in Dubai
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Caught on camera: Man taken by surprise as tiger jumps out of the trees to cross the road
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Watch: Residents negotiate toxic water in Chennai as oil spill adds to post-cyclone woes
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Watch: That awkward moment when the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the UK Parliament fails
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Watch: Indian diaspora, embassies organise garba dances to celebrate UNESCO’s cultural heritage tag
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Flipkart’s digital wallet banks on not needing internet to take on Paytm (but there are glitches)
PhonePe’s new point of sale device is supposed to process payments without needing an internet connection.
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Despite some last-minute jitters, opinion polls and history suggest BJP on course to win in Himachal
PK Dhumal was named the BJP’s chief ministerial candidate with just eight days left to go before voting.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan & Aroon Deep
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Universities respond to Raya Sarkar’s list of alleged sexual predators: Mostly silence, some denials
Six institutions said there were no official complaints against their teachers. Three declined to confirm or deny.
Shreya Roy Chowdhury & Aroon Deep