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Working of quota policy needs review

The court also rejected a petition last week which urged that quotas be extended to those below the poverty line.

6 Aug 2018 12:02 AM IST

The bill, passed by Lok Sabha on March 15, was passed by the Rajya Sabha after Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu held a meeting of leaders of Opposition parties, who had been protesting on various issues, resulting in adjournment of the Upper House. (Photo: File)

Lok Sabha approves first sports varsity

Varsity to be set up in Manipur at a cost of Rs 524 crore.

4 Aug 2018 5:39 AM IST

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (Photo: PTI/File)

'Govt faultless over channel resignations'

He said the Opposition was raising the matter as it had no issues to flag in the House.

4 Aug 2018 2:48 AM IST

The response came after the media speculated that Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra would assume an active role in politics to assist her brother, Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: File)

Rae Bareli: Priyanka to contest in place of Sonia?

In Delhi, it is yet to take a final call on a possible alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party.

4 Aug 2018 1:49 AM IST

The government would look at taking stringent action against culprits and would enact a law, if necessary, to curb incidents of lynching, Rajnath Singh said. (Photo: LSTV via PTI)

TMC lawmakers 'unruly' at Assam airport, detained over law and order:...

6 TMC leaders were on Thursday detained at Silchar airport while attempting to visit Assam post publication of the NRC.

3 Aug 2018 7:36 PM IST

Security agencies apprehend trouble in certain pockets of the state as verification of family trees brought to light that suspected foreigners are trying to get their names enrolled in the NRC.

BJP MP seeks NRC across country; uproar in House

The TMC said it is planning to move a privilege motion in Lok Sabha on Friday against the detention of its MPs in Assam.

3 Aug 2018 6:10 AM IST

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot. (Photo: PTI)

Cong dares PM Modi to dissolve Lok Sabha, hold early polls with states

Gehlot's comments come after Amit Shah made a pitch for holding polls to 12 state assemblies including present 4 along...

14 Aug 2018 3:33 PM IST

AAP plans to contest around 100 seats in 2019 polls: Sanjay Singh

In 2014, party had fielded over 400 candidates across India.

13 Aug 2018 12:47 AM IST

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

Will provide all help to Kerala, says Rajnath Singh

Kerala has been pounded due to heavy downpour, resulting in the swelling of rivers and flooding in several parts.

11 Aug 2018 4:56 AM IST

The Centre is keen to get the transgenders bill, which has already been introduced in Lok Sabha, passed in this session. (Photo: PTI)

Lok Sabha refers bill to ban ponzi schemes to Par panel

The bill is aimed at tackling the menace of illicit deposit-taking activities across the country.

10 Aug 2018 9:04 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan. (Photo: PTI)

Lok Sabha adjourned thrice due to uproar

When the House met again, the protests continued, forcing Ms Mahajan to adjourn it again till 2 pm.

10 Aug 2018 1:04 AM IST

GST on more items to be slashed as revenue increases: Piyush Goyal

GST Council has reduced rates on many items and services in last round. We want consumer to be burdened less by indirect...

9 Aug 2018 7:34 PM IST