Shivakumar's remark on Shakti scheme sparks row, Sidda clarifies

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that there is no proposal before the government to revisit the 'Shakti' scheme, which provides free bus travel for all women domiciled in the......

Will take back 'Ladki Bahin' funds if you don't vote for me: Maha MLA

A political row erupted over Independent MLA and National Democratic Alliance ally Ravi Rana's remarks implying that funds distributed to women under the Maharashtra government's "Ladki Bahin"......

Modi cabinet approves housing scheme outlay in first meet

The Union Cabinet in its first meeting under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday approved government assistance for the construction of three crore houses under the Pradhan......

If Modi can stop wars, then why is he unable to...: Priyanka

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday claimed that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's top leadership may be pretending to be in denial mode now, but the party will change the Constitution if......

Any correction in oil marketing companies could be a buying opportunity

Trends in the global energy markets are crucial if India's growth outlook is to remain healthy. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Prices for the Indian crude basket were averaging around $86.2 per......

The petrochemical shift that could quench LPG output thirst

India may have to lean more on West Asian nations for supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a cooking fuel, in the coming years after Indian state-run refiners drew up big plans to diversify......

Cabinet gives nod for constructing 3 crore houses under PMAY

The Union Cabinet in its first meeting under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday approved government assistance for the construction of three crore houses under the Pradhan......

Petrol, diesel prices cut by Rs 2 each

Petrol and diesel prices were cut by Rs 2 per litre each as state-owned oil companies ended a nearly two-year-long hiatus in rate revision, just hours before the general election schedule is......