The Challenges That Await Modi 3.0

'The lack of a majority isn't the issue. He has enough in 240, especially as none of his allies can pull down his coalition.' 'That's why he's started as if this were just another, normal term.......

BJP States Go All Out With Populist Schemes

Several BJP-backed state governments have unveiled schemes targeting the poor, women, farmers and students, following the party's setback in the Lok Sabha polls. IMAGE: Rajasthan Chief Minister......

Open Shambhu border, regulate traffic, SC tells Haryana

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Haryana government to clear the barricading at the Shambhu border near Ambala, where farmers have been camping since February 13, and questioned its authority......

HC orders Haryana govt to remove barricades at Shambhu border

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday ordered the Haryana government to open up within a week on 'experimental basis' the barricade at the Shambhu border near Ambala, where farmers have......

Political Savvy Nirmalaji's Bold Budget

Few finance ministers announce any taxation measure that could upset the stock market.Ms Sitharaman decided to take that risk, observes A K Bhattacharya. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com  ......

Treasury gains help ICICI Bank post 10% rise in Q1 profit

Treasury gains helped ICICI Bank post a nearly 10 per cent increase in the consolidated net profit for the April-June quarter at Rs 11,696 crore on Saturday. Photograph: Francis......

Budget: Nirmalaji's Huge Rural Sector Challenge

Alloting more funds for MNREGA and PM-KISAN could wipe out the entire additional money that the Centre may have for FY25. IMAGE: Farmers harvest Calabash (bottle gourd) from a field at Bapora......