Major ruckus in Parliament over 'Cong-Soros' link

Proceedings of both Houses of Parliament were disrupted on Monday as the treasury benches accused top Congress leaders of colluding with billionaire investor George Soros to destabilise the......

16 out of 31 MPs on Waqf bill JPC are from NDA

The joint committee of Parliament to examine the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will have 31 members -- 21 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha -- and will submit its report by the next session.......

BJP expels Haryana ex-minister Chautala among 8 rebels

Former Haryana minister Ranjit Singh Chautala and seven other leaders were expelled by the Bharatiya Janata Party for six years on Sunday, after they decided to contest the October 5 state assembly......

Modi, Shah, Rajnath, Gadkari take oath as members of 18th Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took oath as member of the 18th Lok Sabha. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha. Photograph: Sansad TV/ANI Photo......

Wheat MSP hiked by Rs 105/quintal

The decision will help farmers earn an additional income of Rs 62,635 crore The government on Wednesday announced 6 per cent hike in support price of wheat at Rs 1,840 per quintal, a move that......

Draft law on contract farming, services unveiled

The law will be applicable not only to crops but also livestock, dairy and poultry products To provide an assured market to farmers, the Central government has released a draft law on contract......

Budget 2018: What economists want from PM Modi

Economists want the government to focus on jobs, farms, and fiscal consolidation. They also favour re-imposition of the long-term capital gains tax on listed securities and mutual funds. Fixing......

Budget 2019 is likely to bring good news for farmers

Government’s objective is to bring down the cost of cultivation through efficient use of fertilisers and agro chemicals, and increase in realisation. It is, thus, planning to connect 200......

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma. Three siblings find their patriotic voice in 1971. But if you......

Sirish: I didn't want a star-kid launch vehicle

Sirish made his mark working in father Allu Aravind's production house Geetha Arts and later as a magazine publisher. He has now changed tracks to become an actor following his brother Allu Arjun.......

Kattrin Mozhi Review: Jyotika shines

Watching a remake is not always fun, but Jyotika excels in the role made famous by Vidya Balan in Tumhari Sulu, feels A Ganesh Nadar. The first time Rajinikanth, Vijay, Suriya, Vikram, Kamalhaasan......

Review: Uppu Karuvaadu is a decent entertainer

Despite the poor technical support and the monotony, Radha Mohan’s Uppu Karuvaadu leaves you with a smile, says S Saraswathi. Director Radha Mohan’s Gouravam, about honour killing,......

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

'How are you now feeling Maa?' Dayal calls up after momentous final over IMAGE: Yash Dayal had worked hard on his fitness and mental strength in his journey to redemption. Photograph: BCCI......