Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be......

Why South India Is Unhappy With Modi

On one hand, South Indian states have been complaining about denial of a proportionate portion of the sharable funds from the Centre, based on population. On the other hand, they stand to lose Lok......

TN governor refuses to read out address, speaker expunges his remarks

Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi on Monday refused to read out the complete text of the customary address to the state Assembly, claiming it has 'misleading facts', and lambasted the ruling DMK over......

For BJP, Covid is where Bharat Jodo Yatra is: Rahul Gandhi

Mounting his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the ruling party can hold as many public meetings as it wants in the rest of India but sees Covid only......

GST Council's fitment committee likely to consider dropping 12% slab

The fitment committee under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, comprising central and state officials, has begun a rate rationalisation exercise afresh, checking the possibility of dropping......

Govt losing revenue due to GST: Bibek Debroy

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) chairman Bibek Debroy on Tuesday said the government was losing revenue due to the GST, which should be revenue neutral with a single rate.......

GST and states, a reality check of how indirect tax system is working

Taiwan in 1951 came up with an ingenious plan to improve tax compliance: citizens taking receipts for purchases could use them as lottery tickets. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Customers......

Sitharaman on why GST compensation to some states is delayed

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said GST compensation to some states is delayed due to non-availability of AG's authenticated certificate, and that Kerala has not sent even a......

'In a crisis like this, everybody is in the same boat'

'It all depends on how much fuel is there in your tank.' Photograph: Kind courtesy PVR For the first time in four years, film ticket sales grew in 2019. Just as the industry was savouring it came......

Kerala Minister's remarks on Ind-SL ticket rates sparks row

'Those who are starving need not go to watch the match' IMAGE: India vs Sri Lanka Ticket Inauguration Ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram. Photograph: KCA Faced with criticism from various......