New Congress govt in Himachal puts all recruitments on hold

A day after taking charge as chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed officials to terminate all extensions or re-employments granted by the previous Bharatiya Janata......

Cong calls meet on upcoming state polls; former PK aide to be present

After its electoral success in Karnataka, the Congress will hold two-day deliberations starting Friday on its preparedness and poll prospects in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, two of......

Cong preps for next round of polls; Kharge calls meet

After a stunning victory in Karnataka, the focus of Congress leadership has shifted to the next round of assembly elections where the party is locked in a direct contest with the Bharatiya Janata......

Nayab Singh Saini: BJP's surprise pick packs a punch

Months before the Haryana assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party replaced its strongman Manohar Lal Khattar as chief minister with low-profile OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini, a decision that......

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

The GST Council on Saturday decided to tweak tax rates on items, including accommodation services for students and solar cookers, and took a host of taxpayer-friendly measures including waiver of......

HP introduces single application system to attract investments

To attract investments, the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh has introduced measures such as single application system, single window system and project clearance in 90 days. Further, power......

PM launches Aadhar-enabled service delivery system

Millions across the country may soon get benefits of various government schemes, like cooking gas subsidies and old age pension, targeted at them with the launch of the much-awaited Aadhaar-enabled......

States see huge debt build-up

The rapid deterioration in the debt situation of eight states, including Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Punjab and Kerala, has sent alarm bells ringing. Also ReadSmall states are more sound......