J-K polls: 68% candidates forfeit security deposits in Jammu's 43 seats

In 43 assembly segments of Jammu region, 68.53 percent candidates including almost all of the People's Democratic Party and Bahujan Samaj Party forfeited their security deposits. IMAGE: BJP......

Farm scientist refuses to accept award in solidarity with farmers

Varinderpal Singh, an agriculture scientist from Punjab Agricultural University, has refused to accept fertiliser industry body Fertiliser Association of India's golden jubilee award in support of......

CBI sleuths probing Bengal violence among 29 awarded Prez medals

Central Bureau of Investigation officers probing post-poll violence cases in West Bengal besides the one who busted big bribery cases in Railways are among 29 agency sleuths awarded police medals......

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory. Predict who will win Phase 6 IMAGE: College students paint faces to raise awareness about voting ahead of the......

'Gas price hike to incentivise investment in sector'

A nearly two-fold hike in natural gas prices will incentivise investment in the hydrocarbon sector and help reduce the energy import bill, India Inc said. Fertiliser producers, however, said that......

New urea policy fails to enthuse fertiliser firms

While the government expects the new urea policy to bring more investment, the fertiliser industry is less than enthused. New capacities to make urea, industry representatives say, will come up......

Urea to come under NBS from April 1

The long-awaited move to bring urea under the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme is likely to be announced in the coming Union Budget, to be unveiled on February 28, even as the government would......

PEs to exit despite weak rupee

Investors prefer exits with lower valuation to staying invested for a longer term Depreciation in the rupee may not alter the exit strategy of private equity (PE) firms and their investors, called......

Birthday wishes to Irfan

Dear Irfan Bhai,Tum jiyo Hazzaro saal,run banao pachass hazzar,wicket leo ak LAKH.Keep up the good work as always.Regards,Deepak Prasad-----------------------------hi irfan wish u happy bday "karka......