Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

The longest-serving Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister and popularly known as mama (maternal uncle) and 'paon-paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier), Shivraj Singh Chouhan has emerged as the hero of......

HC seeks status report from govt on illegal sale of medicines online

The Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the Centre to file a status report on petitions seeking a ban on "illegal" sale of drugs online. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph:......

Modi's welcome ceremony at White House to be one of the biggest

The first state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US is likely to be a defining moment for Indo-US relationship and both sides are working on a robust outcome document that may take up......

Anti-HIV/AIDS vaccine in 3 years:Kalam

Anti-HIV/AIDS vaccine will be available in the country within the next three years and its clinical trial is on, President A P J Abdul Kalam saidon Friday. "Hopefullyin three years, it will be......

FMCG distributors flag deep discounts by qcom cos to govt

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distributors’ association has written to the finance ministry, highlighting concern over fund utilisation and fund accumulation by quick commerce companies......

Mediclaim rejected on assumptions? Fight it out

Treatment of duodenal ulcer perforation was covered under the policy.The insurance claim ought to have been paid, yet it was rejected.Jehangir B Gai reports. Prashant Warankar had taken a......

AyushMin gets rap for underuse of funds despite rising allocation

Given the gap between budgetary allocation and use, a parliamentary standing committee has asked the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (Ayush) to take steps......

India plays hardball on Chinese toys

New Delhi last week suddenly banned Chinese toy imports for six months, after the Consumer Welfare Association filed a public interest lawsuit. The body cited health concerns posed by Chinese toys,......