'No-detention policy' for classes 5, 8 scrapped in central schools

The Centre has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools governed by it allowing them to fail students who do not clear the year-end exams, according to officials. Image......

One nation, one election bill likely to be tabled in LS today

A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously has been listed for introduction in the Lower House of Parliament on Tuesday and could be referred to a......

Simultaneous polls bill introduced with 269 votes in favour, 198 against

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections in the country were introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a fiery debate, with the Opposition terming the move......

J-K to be made Union Territory with assembly, Ladakh a UT without

IMAGE: Union home minister Amit Shah arrives at Parliament in New Delhi,. Photograph: Manvender Vashist/PTI Photo The government on Monday moved a bill proposing bifurcation of the state of Jammu......

Making a case for fair treatment of Union Territories in Finance Commission

Call for fiscal autonomy to Union Territories with Assemblies may get louder with ‘special status’ to J&K in the Finance Commission, say experts. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

GST shortfall: Centre to transfer Rs 6,000 cr to 16 states, 3 UTs

The finance ministry on Monday said it will transfer Rs 6,000 crore as the second tranche of GST compensation shortfall to 16 states and 3 Union Territories -- including Maharashtra, Bihar, Assam,......

Puducherry CM to hold talks with Panel on July 14

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy said on Tuesday he would hold parleys with the Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia on July 14 at Delhi to finalise the plan size of......

GST compensation: States plan political battle over delayed allocation

States are planning to pass resolutions in their legislative assemblies; however, such tactics will be used as the last resort if the Centre continues to stall allocations. Illustration: Dominic......

Poll dance: Kumble casts his vote

IMAGE: Anil Kumble and his wife Chethana after voting on Thursday. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Anil Kumble/Twitter Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble cast his vote during the second phase......