Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea not maintainable: LS secretariat to SC

The Lok Sabha secretariat has told the Supreme Court that Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra's plea challenging her expulsion from the Lower House is "not maintainable" and it does not satisfy......

SC refuses interim relief to Mahua, seeks reply from LS secy general

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a reply from the Lok Sabha secretary general on Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra's plea challenging her expulsion from the Lower House. IMAGE: Expelled......

Here is how 17th LS passed half of bills amid record MP suspensions

Half of the bills passed by the 17th Lok Sabha so far were discussed for less than two hours each and only 16 percent of them were referred to parliamentary standing committees, data compiled by......

SC defers hearing on Mahua Moitra's plea against expulsion

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing on a plea of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra challenging her expulsion from the Lok Sabha till January 3 next year. IMAGE: Trinamool......

State of economy spooks BJP allies, but no one's listening

Its governing allies are not happy on the economy and complain of ignored concerns but find themselves unable to be assertive.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent address to company......

New Companies bill may be passed in monsoon session

The much-awaited new Companies Bill, which seeks to replace the Companies Act 1956, is likely to be passed in the monsoon session of Parliament, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs RPN Singh......

2G scam: 'It was daylight robbery'

The 2G spectrum scam cost the exchequer Rs 176,000 crore (Rs 1,760 billion). Following the expose, one minister has lost his job while numerous journalists have had their credibility questioned.......

How India Inc can transform the society

Swati Piramal PresidentThe Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India There is a case for more stringent evaluation of CSR plans based on voluntary allocations, but a rule-based......

Sports Shorts: Indian women's hockey team wins Malaysia series 4-0

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday IMAGE: India’s players celebrate after Navjot Kaur scores in the concluding match of the bilateral women’s hockey......

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday  IMAGE: India will take on hosts Malaysia in their fourth match on Wednesday. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter A......

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday   IMAGE: Jamie Cerretani and Leander Paes in action against Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau during the ATP Dubai Duty......

Sports Shorts: Guess which is the 'dirtiest' Premier League team

Study reveals overall number of fouls have fallen in the English Premier League. Last season saw the fewest dismissals since 1993-94. IMAGE: Everton's Ashley Williams (centre) clashes with......

IAAF rejects 'corruption' claims against chief Coe

IMAGE: President of International Association of Athletics Federations Sebastian Coe. Photograph: Jason Lee/Reuters Athletics' governing body the IAAF has rejected claims by the BBC that its......