49.9% New MPs In 2019

Nearly half of the MPs elected in the 2019 general elections in India were first-timers. IMAGE: The 17th Lok Sabha in session, February 10, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo/Sansad TV   India has a......

No Political Country For Young People

While 67 per cent of India's population is 39 years old or younger, states are governed by chief ministers who are 70 or older. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vishnu Deo Sai, 59, takes oath......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

Women's quota may not be possible even in 2029: TMC's Mahua Moitra

Terming the women's reservation bill a "sham", Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday said it should be renamed as "women's reservation rescheduling bill" and asserted that what was needed......

Recession: Ban urges aid for poor countries

Noting that one hundred million people could fall into poverty by the end of this year, UN chief Ban Ki-moon asked parliamentarians across the globe not to allow the global economic crisis to be an......

Bill on crypto currencies likely in winter session of Parliament

The government is likely to introduce a bill on crypto currencies during the winter session of Parliament beginning November 29, amid concerns over such currencies being allegedly used for luring......

Speedy settlement of commercial disputes soon

The government on Wednesday cleared two ordinances for speedy settlement of commercial disputes in the country, giving a fresh impetus to ease of doing business. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime......

Trinamool reiterates support to GST Bill

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government on Monday received a much-needed relief after Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress reiterated its support to the goods and services tax amendment Bill in......