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Manmohan Singh further noted that when he was Indias Finance Minister in 1991, he was successful in helping turn a crisis into a great opportunity. (Photo: PTI)

'I was also accidental Finance Minister': ex-PM Manmohan Singh

'I was not the prime minister who was afraid of talking to the press. I met the press regularly,' Manmohan Singh said.

19 Dec 2018 10:35 AM IST

GSAT-7A will provide communication services in Ku Band over the Indian region. (Photo: ISRO)

ISRO's GSAT-7A to boost defence communication set for launch today

This heavyweight communication satellite will provide vital data for hi-tech communication in strategic fields.

19 Dec 2018 10:12 AM IST

NHRC asks for report of probe

The commission has also set up an enquiry for a detailed report within four weeks.

19 Dec 2018 1:39 AM IST

After taking office Kamal Nath said his government will give incentives to industries that give 70 per cent of their jobs to those from his state and added that people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh get employment in Madhya Pradesh at the cost of the local population. (Photo: PTI)

BJP, Cong allies slam Nath's migrant remark

A day after RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav attended Mr Nath's oath ceremony in Bhopal, the party's spokesman criticised the...

19 Dec 2018 1:10 AM IST

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

Rajnath to MPs: Be patient on Mandir

Issue echoes in BJP parliamentary party meet in Modi's absence.

19 Dec 2018 1:08 AM IST

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar leaves after offering prayers at Hanuman temple in Connaught Place in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

A day after judgment, Sajjan quits Congress

Cites conviction in 1984 riots case in letter to Rahul.

19 Dec 2018 12:59 AM IST

The debt relief scheme for farmers will waive 25 per cent of all loans taken till now. The benefit will be up to a maximum of Rs 25,000. This scheme will immediately benefit around eight lakh farmers, state government spokesperson and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said. (Photo: Faacebook)

Assam's BJP govt waives off farm loans upto Rs 25,000

According to the scheme, the state government will waive 25 per cent loan of farmers up to a maximum of Rs 25,000.

19 Dec 2018 12:57 AM IST

The government is considering converting GST Network- which is handling the IT infrastructure of the new indirect tax regime - into a state-owned company, an official source said.

PM Modi indicates GST may be cut from 28 per cent to 18 per cent

Digital cameras, ACs, video recorders and dish washing machines could cost less if the govt trims the list of items in...

19 Dec 2018 12:53 AM IST

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said his partys victory was a clear message to PM Modi that people are not happy with decisions, including demonetisation and those pertaining to farmers and youth. (Photo: ANI)

Won't let PM sleep till farm waiver: Rahul Gandhi

BJP calls remark a new low' in public discourse.

19 Dec 2018 12:50 AM IST

Bannerghatta National Park

Move to reduce BNP's eco-sensitive zone will only help miners

The guidelines also covered organic farming, use of polythene bags by shopkeepers and use of renewable energy sources.

19 Dec 2018 12:37 AM IST

In June 2016, a notification declaring 4.5 kms around Bannerghatta an eco-sensitive zone was issued.

When our forests lose out to jungle raj

The Indian bison was seen after three years in these parts.

19 Dec 2018 12:33 AM IST

BJP bandh cripples normal life in Odisha

The agitators also threatened to further intensify their stir in coming days if their demands are not fulfilled at the...

19 Dec 2018 12:28 AM IST