Do I have to sweep roads? Mamata pulls up MLAs, officials over poor amenities

Alleging that civic amenities almost everywhere in West Bengal have gone for a toss, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday questioned the ministers, MLAs and bureaucrats whether they expect her......

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rival governments in Tamil Nadu expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the......

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

If the concerns over risking political capital are overcome, the long-term gains for the Indian economy will be immense, asserts A K Bhattacharya. IMAGE: Narendra D Modi during the National......

For Congress in Telangana, it's a vote on 5-month rule

Congress hopes for a continuation of the assembly poll results last year when it stunned the BRS and rode to power in the state. IMAGE: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy plays football along......

Why Petroleum Products Are Not Under GST

Adding petrol and diesel to GST was a challenging task due to their significant role as revenue generators for both the central and state governments. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters......

'Tax Relief For Middle Class Will Boost Markets'

'Like every Budget, this time, too, there is chatter around tinkering with the long-term capital gains tax.''Investors may not want to jump into the markets until there is clarity on this front.'......

Budget: Tax Treat For Salaried Class?

The revenue department is assessing the feasibility of further adjustments to maximise benefits for salaried individuals. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the pre-Budget meeting......

Wooing Tesla: 4 States Pull Out All Stops

'Gujarat is the frontrunner at present.''However, Tamil Nadu's robust automobile ecosystem and Telangana's aggressive incentives make them strong contenders.' Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters As......