Kumaraswamy warms up to BJP, attacks Congress over 'transfer business'

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday appeared to be warming up to the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that ”a new chapter has to begin to......

Modi included in BJP parliamentary board

Narendra Modi, chief minister of Gujarat,has been included in the parliamentary board of the Bhartiya Janata Party by the new party president Rajnath Singh. Modi was not part of the parliamentary......

Waqf land row: Karnataka withdraws notices to farmers

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed officials on Saturday to immediately retract all notices sent to farmers regarding Waqf land. IMAGE: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.......

BJP expels Karnataka rebel leader Eshwarappa for six years

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday expelled rebel leader KS Eshwarappa for six years for violating party discipline and contesting Lok Sabha polls as an independent candidate. IMAGE: KS......

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

The central government’s Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it......

FinMin rejects plea to double minimum EPS pension

The Union finance ministry has rejected a proposal sent by the labour ministry to double the monthly minimum pension amount to Rs 2,000 under the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS). Illustration: Uttam......

Samata Party not to pull out over privatisation

A key ally in India's ruling coalition said on Thursday it had no plans to withdraw support from the government if it went ahead with the privatisation of state-run firms.Samata Party lawmaker......