SC says 'trust deficit' behind Shambhu border stand-off between govt, farmers

Observing that there is a trust deficit between farmers and the central government, the Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed the constitution of an independent committee comprising eminent persons......

'Judgment Is A Constitutional Earthquake'

'It has changed the political character of India by ejecting socialism as an ideology from the Constitution of India.' IMAGE: The Supreme Court of India. Photograph: Amit Sharma/ANI The recent......

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

Restoration of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's statehood as well as implementation of the autonomy resolution passed by the erstwhile assembly in 2000 are among the National Conference's 12......

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

'A rigid or overly broad interpretation could lead to a chilling effect on investments and growth in sectors traditionally driven by private initiative.' 'Entrepreneurs may fear that their assets......

Govt plans insurance scheme for disabled

While the social security Bill for the unorganised sector may take a long time in becoming a reality, the disabled in the country may get their own insurance scheme funded by a unique corpus soon.......

Tax exemptions withdrawn from host of services

The levy has also been removed on low cost houses up to a carpet area of 60 square metres in a housing project under any housing scheme of the state government.   Finance Minister Arun......

5 things you should know while donating to save tax

Don't end up claiming tax by just referring to Section 80G. There are some sub-sections also True charity is the desire to be useful to others with no thought of any compensation. However, in the......

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

If you have seen Zwigato, Param Kumar’s story will sound familiar. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Laid off from his job as a repairman at a Gurugram-based water purifier provider, he......

NHRC notices to Sports Ministry, SAI over cyclist complaint

The NHRC has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), days after a woman cyclist accused the chief cycling coach of "inappropriate......

'Indian or a foreigner, appoint the best as Team India coach'

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (left) with coach Duncan Fletcher. Tony Marshall/Getty Images Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid said he hasn't been approached for the job of Team India coach,......