Why Congress MPs were spared, asks TMC

A day after its leader Sukhendu Sekhar Roy was asked to withdraw from the Rajya Sabha, the Trinamool Congress on Tuesday walked out of the House, questioning why no action was taken against 33......

Opposition steps up attack, to bring privilege motion against Irani in Parliament

Escalating the battle in Parliament, major opposition parties on Saturday said they will bring a privilege motion against Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani over her remarks in......

Rajya Sabha members allotted to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

A draw of lots was held on Friday to allot Rajya Sabha members to Telangana and residual Andhra Pradesh following division of the state. G Sudharani, C M Ramesh and G Mohan Rao -- all of the Telugu......

Indira Gandhi peace prize given to Liberian president

Liberian leader Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was on Thursday conferred the coveted Indira Gandhi peace prize by President Pranab Mukherjee who said India will continue to support the African nation in its......

US against protectionism, says Obama

US President Barack Obama on Monday said his country was against protectionism and would work with India to make global economic recovery strong and durable. In his address to Members of......

Pending bills: Ministers brief Lok Sabha Speaker

Flurry of activities have begun in New Delhi just before the Budget session, with approval of President Pratibha Patil's speech to the joint session and that of discussion of 30 pending Bills.......

Poverty: Politics should interact with policy

In the three decades of its existence, Council of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific has contributed immensely to the implementation of the outcome of the......

Meeting water scarcity challenges

Provision of safe drinking water is considered today as fundamental to good governance to promote good health and welfare of the people. The states strive to resolve the issue involved in making......

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami celebrates taking a wicket for the Punjab Kings during IPL 2021. Photograph: BCCI The top Indian players, including Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin and......

PHOTOS: President bestows controversy-marred Arjuna awards

President Pranab Mukherjee, vice-president Mohd. Hamid Ansari and Minister of State for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs and Sports (Independent Charge) Sarbananda Sonowal with......