Govt creating tension between Marathas, OBCs: Jarange

Activist Manoj Jarange on Friday accused the Maharashtra government of trying to create tension between the Maratha and Other Backward Class communities, vowing that he won't 'let it happen.'......

'Difficult For Modi Govt To Win Floor Test'

'The longevity of the government is a doubt for me because when the going gets tough, there could a be a point in time where there might be pressure, from within the party or from the allies.'......

Govt employees forcibly taken to Modi rally: J-K parties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kashmir is only meant to address and drum support among the Bharatiya Janata Party's core constituency in the rest of the country in view of the upcoming Lok......

At 272, 17th LS sees lowest number of sittings among full-term govts

The 17th Lok Sabha that came to an end on Saturday had the lowest number of sittings among the Lok Sabhas that had a full term of five years, data compiled by think tank PRS Legislative Research......

Govt eyes divestment proceeds to tackle fiscal deficit

Divestment in BPCL, SCI, Concor, NEEPCO, and THDC would help the Centre keep its fiscal deficit in check in the wake of subdued tax revenues and a Rs 1.45-trillion hit for the exchequer from......

'Govt must not throw away money to corporates'

'You can't take money from Shaktikanta Das (the RBI governor) and give it to Nirmala Sitharaman (the Union finance minister). She will blow it away on Modi.'Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Economic crisis: 'Modi should consult Manmohan'

'Vajpayee used to consult the Opposition; Indira Gandhi used to consult the Opposition. Which khet ki mooli is Modi?'Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "For growth to be equitable and fast we......

Will Modi govt manage to push labour reforms this time?

After assuming power in 2014 with a full majority of its own, the BJP-led NDA government started an ambitious process of reforming labour laws in the form of codes aimed at making the framework......

Shukla optimistic of Govt. clearance for India-Pak series

Indian Premier League chairman Rajiv Shukla pushed for the resumption of cricket ties between India and Pakistan, saying the game should not be brought into political controversies. The BCCI is......