Laurent Richard and Sandrine Rigaud's book diligently documents not just the ghastly consequences of state surveillance on individuals but juxtaposes these with stories of resistance and courage.

The former finance minister of West Bengal was not just an academic, an administrator, a politician and an activist, but also a writer of amazing eloquence and insight in both Bengali and English.

While the entire media went to town reporting on the Mukerjeas in excruciating detail, many publications and TV channels have been circumspect in mentioning the Reliance connection.

The accountant-cum-ideologue is believed to have played a key role in many of Narendra Modi's economic policies, such as demonetisation.

Upset at corruption cases against the former BJP chief minister and his family members not being pursued, N. Santosh Hegde rues the way in which the faith of ordinary people is being eroded.

The matter pertains to the alleged over-invoicing of imports and the sum involved is Rs 5,500 crore.

The DRI had accused Essar of using offshore entities to siphon Rs 2,900 crore through inflated invoices. So why has the directorate been kept out of the multi-agency group tasked with acting on the latest disclosures?

The public interest litigation petition calls for disclosure of all relevant records pertaining to Asthana's appointment.

Electricity generating companies are now seeking 'illicit gains' by demanding compensatory tariffs from regulators, investigators allege.