Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.  With a focus on delivery as he prepares for the 2019 Lok......

Govt forms cabinet committees on security, economic affairs; includes allies

The Modi government on Wednesday constituted various cabinet committees, including the country's highest decision making bodies on security, economic and political affairs. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

400-plus....: Shinde on NDA setback at Mahayuti rally, Fadnavis backs

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday attributed the setback suffered by the National Democratic Alliance in recent Lok Sabha elections in the state to many loyal voters going on......

Modi's top 4 retain portfolios; Nadda gets health, Shivraj agri

Signalling continuity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday retained Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar in charge of the four high-profile ministries -- home, defence,......

Piyush Goyal's unique way of thanking one million employees

Minister of state for power Piyush Goyal will gift wooden-framed 'appreciation letters' to one million govt employees. Image: Power Ministry celebrates two years of NDA government. Photograph:......

Piyush Goyal promises energy security for next 50 years

‘Coal India, through its various subsidiaries, would open 60 new mines soon. These will fetch Rs 2.85 lakh crore for 30 years to coal-bearing states’ With record-breaking capacity......

This is a reform-oriented Budget: Piyush Goyal

‘Are all roads in India privatised? Are governments not playing a role in airports or ports? If they (private players) want to set up lines for a specific requirement, I see no reason to......

Piyush Goyal to meet PSB chiefs on Monday ahead of Budget

Goyal is expected to discuss the targets for the banks for 2019-20, as well as priority sector lending, recovery on non-performing assets, and the bankruptcy proceedings of various companies, which......