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Former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Harsimrat Kaur Badal quits Modi Cabinet as Akali Dal opposes farm Bills

The farm bills have evoked strong reactions from farmers of Haryana and Punjab -- the bread baskets of India.

17 Sep 2020 8:53 PM

According to the RBI, private spending has taken a hit particularly for transport services, hospitality, recreation and cultural activities. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Economy in freefall, govt must act quickly

Economists like Raghuram Rajan and others have suggested the government to open its purse strings to support the demand

27 Aug 2020 3:15 PM

File image of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (PTI)

Fight against coronavirus can't just be from PMO, says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said there will be a "calamity" if the fight against coronavirus is centralised.

08 May 2020 2:50 PM

The promise to compensate the states was made by India’s sovereign entity and should be held sacrosanct under all circumstances — only then will people and businesses have faith in the government. Nevertheless, the Narendra Modi government appears to be keen to renege on its promise on the pretext of lower indirect tax collections, which plummeted below Rs 1 lakh crore in three of the last four months. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Keep promises to states

It will kill the concept of cooperative federalism that he claimed to espouse since he came to power in 2014.

06 Dec 2019 2:53 AM

Ban on e-cigarettes smart move by Modi govt, upsets a small minority

Entry of the youth into smoking e-cigarettes is easier than into conventional cigarettes.

06 Dec 2019 2:46 AM

The defence minister also cautioned the neighbouring country against promoting cross-border terrorism in the wake of developments in J&K. (Photo: ANI)

Don’t repeat mistake of 1965, 1971 as no power will be able to protect: Rajnath warns Pak

More than three-fourths of J&K population was in favour of abrogation of Article 370, he stated.

22 Sep 2019 5:44 PM

As the Narendra Modi government has reiterated numerous times, the issue is an entirely “internal” matter. (Photo: PTI)

Pak has no case at ICJ

This places a question mark over the admissibility of Islamabad’s proposed plea.

22 Aug 2019 1:48 AM

Alok Kumar, International Working President, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) said those working in various affiliates of the RSS come together for a brainstorming session on the challenges the nation faces in such meetings. (Photo: File)

RSS-BJP to hold coordination meeting in September

The meeting will see the participation of among others the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and BJP Working President J P Nadda.

02 Aug 2019 5:24 PM

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur comment came in response to a grievance raised by a BJP worker here over the issues faced by people due to lack of cleanliness and hygiene in the area. (Photo: PTI)

Didn't become MP to clean drains, toilets: BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur

Thakur, while interacting with BJP workers on Sunday, said she has not been elected as Member of Parliament to clean toilets and drains.

21 Jul 2019 8:37 PM

Just look at the timing of the United Nations’ decision to designate the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a “global terrorist” after China buckled. (Photo: AFP)

On D-Day, may the least offensive person win!

The most wonderful thing about our electorate is the unpredictability factor which proves the best of poll forecasters wrong time and again.

04 May 2019 12:44 AM

The Union Commerce Secretary Anup Wadhawan said, "The benefits in absolute sense and a percentage of trade involved are very minimal and moderate.”

No major impact of GSP withdrawal seen

GSP boosts the competitiveness of American manufacturers by lowering their costs.

06 Mar 2019 2:24 AM

BJP focus: Beneficiaries of Modi govt schemes

As per the plan, workers will also tell people how the ruling AAP is taking credit of schemes and programmes of the BJP government at the Centre.

16 Jan 2019 12:52 AM

Capt seeks passport waiver for Kartarpur

Captain Amarinder Singh has also asked the Narendra Modi government to quickly finalise the alignment of the road access.

16 Jan 2019 12:49 AM

Amit Shah in touch with MPs to boost morale

MPs being told not to feel disheartened by poll losses; to focus on 2019.

26 Dec 2018 1:52 AM

PM Narendra Modi and Amit shah (Photo: File/PTI)

Some tips from Santa on good governance

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi waived agricultural loans and provided cash transfers. It won the Assembly election earlier this month by a landslide.

25 Dec 2018 6:30 AM

Govt plans to widen definition of journos

It is understood that thousands of people employed in the electronic media industry would benefit from the decision.

18 Dec 2018 12:26 AM

‘Betrayed’ RLSP chief quits NDA, Modi government

Meanwhile, the RLSP leader also targeted the Modi government for disappointing other backward classes (OBCs).

11 Dec 2018 12:54 AM

BJP president Amit Shah during the book release of Dr R. Balashankar, titled Narendra Modi: Creative Disruptor, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Opposition failed to see changes in people’s lives: Amit Shah

Without naming Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Mr Shah said that the Opp. should first answer what they have done in last in their 55-year rule.

11 Dec 2018 12:09 AM

Michel’s extradition, which coincided with external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj’s visit to the UAE, was not confirmed by government sources till Michel had boarded a private plane to India from Dubai. (Photo: File)

Middleman Michel brought to India from UAE, grilled

Briton received Rs 225cr in kickbacks.

05 Dec 2018 1:10 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Cong behind agrarian crisis: Arun Jaitley

From 1971 onwards, Cong policy was slogans, not resources: Jaitley

05 Dec 2018 12:46 AM

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