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India is the world’s fifth largest coal producer, and yet the country imports around 150 million tonnes of coal worth about Rs 1 lakh crores.

On privatising coal, get an effective regulator

Coal is the nation’s most important fuel source and 70 per cent of power generation in CIL comes from coal.

24 Feb 2018 12:50 AM

After BJP, now Cong HQ will shift to DDU Marg

The new party office will be called Indira Gandhi Bhavan. Built on a modest two-acre plot, the building will have a library.

21 Feb 2018 8:22 AM

Shah Rukh Khan to begin shooting of Salute by September?

The next schedule of Salute will begin from Jan 2019,” a source explains the plan.

18 Feb 2018 12:38 AM

Survivors, mainly women of all ages who had become victims of mass genocidal rape and their children found some safety in the camps. Many families were resettled together in The Widow Colony in West Delhi where they tried to rebuild their lives.

The horrors of 1984

Author Pav Singh investigates the truth behind the massacre in his new book.

11 Feb 2018 3:32 AM

Will campaign for TMC if Mamata Banerjee calls me: Hardik Patel

Hardik Patel claimed that the President’s rule would be imposed in the country in the BJP comes to power in 2019.

11 Feb 2018 2:42 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the King of Jordan Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein in Amman on Friday as he arrived on a three-nation tour. (Photo: PTI)

BJP prepares to brand PM Modi a ‘global legend’

Vijayvargiya told the media that the Prime Minister drew upon Indian traditions and culture.

10 Feb 2018 3:18 AM

Praising Indira Gandhi for 'defeating' Pakistan and 'dividing' it, the Sena also said that despite being in power for the last four years, the Modi government has failed to resolve the Kashmir issue. (Photo: PTI)

‘Pakodas’ being fried to divert attention of people from Kashmir issue: Shiv Sena

'BJP criticises Congress govt over the Kashmir issue, but what strong action has the government taken against Pakistan,' the Sena asked.

08 Feb 2018 5:25 PM

Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. (Photo: Pixabay)

Republic Day 2018: 11 quotes on Republic India you must read

Here are some top quotes about India spoken by great personalities.

26 Jan 2018 8:16 AM

Vidya Balan set on playing Indira, buys rights of biopic

Notably, this step also opens a new chapter in the actress’ career as it indicates that Vidya might be starting her own production venture.

12 Jan 2018 12:19 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Heal ’84 wounds: Give justice, end the politics

Sikhs were not too impressed with the NDA’s decision to constitute the SIT.

12 Jan 2018 12:14 AM

Apart from Indira Gandhi, Vidya Balan has also expressed interest to play Meena Kumari.

Vidya Balan acquires rights for Indira Gandhi book, will play India's Iron Lady

The actress is all set to play the role of Indira Gandhi, India's first and only woman prime minister till date.

11 Jan 2018 11:12 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently said that his party was now ruling in 19 states — more than the Congress did in the time of (the all conquering) Indira Gandhi.

End social chaos for a happier 2018

Hindu-supremacist elements act without fear of the law.

01 Jan 2018 2:07 AM

Why is China so keen to get India aboard on a project which an uncomfortable New Delhi is visibly wary of joining?

What’s behind Moscow’s new advisory to New Delhi over Beijing’s OBOR?

The South China Sea is not Chinese, there are several claimant littoral maritime states.

22 Dec 2017 1:06 AM

Newly-elected Congress president Rahul Gandhi greets his mother and predecessor Sonia Gandhi after her speech at the party headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Sonia Gandhi: The woman who would not be crowned Queen

Sonia exit was as subdued as her entry was spirited.

17 Dec 2017 7:13 AM

The Delta Company defenders of Kalsian Khurd, Capt. Chandrashekar, Havaldar Santhiah, Sub. Perumal Pillai, etc, who held on to their defensive despite overwhelming odds in the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

Remembering 1971: How IAF and Navy support was vital for Army’s success

Like Y.B. Chavan in 1965, Jagjivan Ram as defence minister was a great asset and was popular with the troops.

15 Dec 2017 12:26 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is felicitated at a rally in Surendranagar, Gujarat. (Photo: PTI)

Modi accuses Cong of dividing society, says party smacks of corruption, communalism

Modi took a veiled dig at late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi over the Emergency.

04 Dec 2017 1:28 AM

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi at the Congress Working Committee meeting at 10, Janpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat election is Rahul’s litmus test

The Congress, which Rahul Gandhi is all set to lead is very different from what it was in the past.

26 Nov 2017 4:34 AM

Ramesh said Gandhi followed her ‘mann ki baat’ and implemented it seriously. (Photo: PTI | File)

Indira Gandhi didn't only preach, but also followed 'Mann Ki Baat': Cong leader Jairam Ramesh

‘Mann ki Baat’ is hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi every month in which he addresses the people of the nation on various issues.

25 Nov 2017 6:50 PM

Former prime minister Indira Gandhi. (Photo: PTI/File)

Indira’s mixed legacy: ’71 triumph, ’75 nadir

Mohammad Yunus was so close to Mrs Gandhi and Sanjay that he was able to appoint himself special envoy.

24 Nov 2017 12:07 AM

Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Indira’s 100 yrs: The legend still endures

Within no time, however, Indira showed she was a leader of world class who would remain unbowed in the face of adversity.

21 Nov 2017 12:01 AM

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