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Union Minister for Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley briefs a press conference after a Cabinet meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

GST exemption limit doubled to Rs 40 lakh

GST Council allows Kerala to impose 1 per cent cess on intra-state sales for up to 2 years.

11 Jan 2019 1:11 AM IST

BJP President Amit Shah speaks at a press conference in Hyderabad. (Photo: AP)

Raje, Shivraj, Raman made BJP vice-presidents

With the BJP's focus and priority now being Lok Sabha polls, the party is working on a strategy to minimise the damage...

11 Jan 2019 1:04 AM IST

We dont insult anybody. We respect everyone irrespective of their religious affinity, Mamata Banerjee said. (Photo: ANI)

PM politicising health scheme': Mamata pulls out of Ayushman Bharat

TMC govt has written to Centre to notify about its decision to withdraw from the scheme, a top govt official said..

10 Jan 2019 9:19 PM IST

Bindu Ammini, 40, a law lecturer at Keralas Kannur University and Kanakadurga, 39, a civil servant, said they were determined to enter despite threats of violence.(Photo: File | PTI)

Women who entered Sabarimala unable to return home after threats

The women say they have since faced threats from protesters, but that they trusted authorities to keep them safe.

10 Jan 2019 9:07 PM IST

Navy personnel conduct a rescue task at the site of a coal mine collapse at Ksan, in Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

28 lakh litres pumped out of Meghalaya mine, still no change in water...

There has been no significant drop in water level in these mines, leaving rescuers clueless where and how to look for...

10 Jan 2019 8:38 PM IST

Actor Prakash Raj met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital on Thursday in New Delhi. (Twitter | @prakashraaj)

Need people like Prakash Raj in Parliament', says Arvind Kejriwal

Actor Prakash Raj, who recently announced he would contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, met Delhi CM Arvind...

10 Jan 2019 8:15 PM IST

Hundreds strong crowds led candle light marches in Gaya on Tuesday and Wednesday, demanding a fair and speedy investigation into the matter. (Representative Image)

Teen found dead, mutilated in Gaya; cops suspect honour killing,...

However, the girl's family claimed that she was gang-raped and was later killed.

10 Jan 2019 8:03 PM IST

Alok Verma has challenged the government order on the grounds that a 1998 verdict by the Supreme Court stipulated that the CBI Director should have a fixed minimum tenure of two years. (Photo: PTI)

2 days after return, Alok Verma removed as CBI chief over 'corruption'

The decision was taken by high-powered panel led by PM Modi; Additional Director M Nageshwar Rao to look after CBI for...

10 Jan 2019 7:58 PM IST

Alok Verma has challenged the government order on the grounds that a 1998 verdict by the Supreme Court stipulated that the CBI Director should have a fixed minimum tenure of two years. (Photo: PTI)

On day 2 after reinstatement, CBI chief Alok Verma transfers 5...

A high-powered panel headed by PM Modi met today for 2nd time to decide if Verma will continue in post with full power.

10 Jan 2019 7:13 PM IST

Congress president Rahul Gandhi with former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit during a day-long fast at Rajghat in New Delhi. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

At 80, former chief minister Sheila Dikshit to be Delhi Congress chief

Dikshit, 80, will have a tough task of reviving Congress party in Dehi with just few months remaining for Lok Sabha...

10 Jan 2019 6:08 PM IST

The announcement followed AGP leader Prafulla Kumar Mahantas statement that party would withdraw support to Assam govt if Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in passed by Lok Sabha. (Photo: File | PTI)

Protests against Citizenship Bill continue in Assam

Over past two days, agitators across North-East, including Assam, have blocked thoroughfares and rail tracks, seeking...

10 Jan 2019 5:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election campaign rally in Hyderabad. (Photo: AP)

BJP always open to alliances, cherishes old friends': PM Modi

In interaction with party booth-level workers in Tamil Nadu, PM Modi said strong NDA was 'an article of faith for us'.

10 Jan 2019 5:44 PM IST