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CPI(M) general-secretary Sitaram Yechury (Photo: PTI)

‘Centre addressing a political problem with military means’

Mr Yechury alleged that PDP-BJP government in J&K is “biggest contradiction”.

20 Mar 2018 12:41 AM

Sealing, Chief Secretary row to dominate Budget Session

The Budget Session will start with the speech of lieutenant-governor (L-G) Anil Baijal in the morning.

16 Mar 2018 1:47 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

Tough times for Arvind Kejriwal

The Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal is likely to face a rocky road ahead in the form of political opposition and perhaps even loss of power.

11 Mar 2018 2:21 AM

The Calcutta HC had stayed the withdrawal of CAPF from Darjeeling hills till Oct 27, 2017 after the West Bengal government approached it, opposing the Centre's decision. (Photo: File | PTI)

SC allows Centre to withdraw forces from Darjeeling hills after Mar 8

SC also set aside Calcutta HC order that restrained the Centre from withdrawing CAPF from Darjeeling saying normalcy had not returned.

21 Feb 2018 5:21 PM

Women employees of the Central government who have a child through surrogacy will be entitled to paid maternity leave of 26 weeks. (Representational Image | Twitter)

Central govt moms opting for surrogacy to get 26-wk maternity leave

SC verdict came on a plea by a teacher who had twins through a surrogate mother but was denied maternity leave.

08 Feb 2018 2:30 PM

Shiv Sena wants Bombay HC renamed, land for Bhasha Bhavan

The demand was made by transport minister Diwakar Raote on Tuesday.

07 Feb 2018 6:08 AM

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to take the affidavit on record and said the government cannot dump 'junk' before it. (Photo: Representational image | File)

We are not garbage collectors, don’t dump junk before us: SC to Centre

SC came down heavily on the Centre for filing an 845-page affidavit containing incomplete information about solid waste management.

06 Feb 2018 1:45 PM

While most goods and services are under the GST, Pant said proposals relating to fuel prices and customs too can influence prices.

GST takes sheen off Budget

Arun Jaitley’s Budget may not influence prices of most goods and services.

01 Feb 2018 7:13 AM

The advocates and activists stood with the judiciary in the tussle against the state government.

Maharashtra govt locked horns with judiciary, forced to back off

However, the court insisted that till the new silent zones were not demarcated the old ones would remain in force.

30 Dec 2017 5:59 AM

CM Fadnavis calls for task force meeting on January 15

Though the central government is not willing to approve the IFSC, but the master plan is ready considering the 50 hectare land at BKC.

27 Dec 2017 2:38 AM

Now you would lose money only if a bank shuts. Under proposed bill, your money will be stuck without banks having to pay for mismanagement.

Banks can wipe out your money

Bail-in clause in the proposed law can make you lose your rights on your bank deposits.

03 Dec 2017 6:43 AM

Tamil Nadu may claim that Nissan is attempting pressure tactics to try and fast-track incentives so as to suit the foreign company’s viability of operations.

Nissan case a blot on India’s image

It is hard to escape the conclusion that some states of India are just not reliable enough business partners.

03 Dec 2017 12:11 AM

A protest in Guwahati against alleged illegal migration from Bangladesh.

‘Relaxed citizenship law may get misused’

Undocumented Bangla migrants in Assam, West Bengal likely to create problems.

02 Dec 2017 1:33 AM

The Winter Session of Parliament is expected to be held in December. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Centre mulls to introduce bill in Winter Session to end triple talaq

A Ministerial Committee has been constituted to frame the law in this regard.

21 Nov 2017 3:51 PM

Haryana IAS officer and whistle-blower Ashok Khemka may well exemplify the English adage about a rolling stone. (Photo: PTI)

Dilli Ka Babu: An integrity index

Initially, 25 organisations have been selected for development of the integrity index.

19 Nov 2017 5:56 AM

Union home minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

Modi govt approaches issues with open mind, says Rajnath Singh

He claimed that traders were “extremely happy” with the decisions taken in the latest GST council meeting.

13 Nov 2017 1:31 AM

Centre ready to give Rs 2,000 crore for Mithi River

The river gets flooded every monsoon.

09 Nov 2017 5:38 AM

‘No penalty for not depositing old notes’

Attorney-general K.K. Venugopal gave this assurance before a three-judge bench.

04 Nov 2017 1:58 AM

The Delhi High Court said, 'We do not want the citizens to get lost in the logjam. Clearly, Delhi is not a safe place. We cannot sit idle while minor girls are getting raped in the city.' (Photo: File | PTI)

Centre playing snakes and ladders on more cops for Delhi: High Court

The Delhi High Court said on Thursday taking note of the rape of an 11-month girl recently.

02 Nov 2017 7:28 PM

Give the interlocutor a chance

One would, nevertheless, have condoned or ignored Pakistani malevolence had the violence ceased today.

01 Nov 2017 3:28 AM

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