Cabinet clears Rs 4,038 cr plan to tackle Encephalitis

A Rs 4,038 crore multi-pronged plan for prevention and control of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) was cleared by the government on Thursday. The Union Cabinet......

CBI awaiting nod to act on the high and mighty

The Central Bureau of Investigation is awaiting sanction for prosecution of 36 high-ranking officials, whose names figure in alleged corruption cases including Hyderabad's Emaar MGF land deal and......

VIDEO: Woman rescued after 36 hrs from building debris

The death toll from a building that collapsed in Thane, Maharashtra, has risen to 71. Among the dead are 25 children. Sixty-two people have been injured in the incident. Television channels......

BJP tears into Shourie for 'Cong+cow=NDA' jibe

The Centre on Tuesday dismissed criticism of the National Democratic Alliance government's economic policies by former Union Minister Arun Shourie, saying that it was his personal opinion, which......

Every Indian to have a house by 2020, says minister

Creation of 100 smart cities and reducing interest rate on home loans to ensure housing for all will be the focus of the new Urban Development and Housing and Poverty Alleviation Minister Venkaiah......

Vacant properties rebate may go

As part of its plan to cut back on tax exemptions, the finance ministry may withdraw the 30 per cent rebate available on the total rental value of unoccupied properties in the forthcoming Union......

What PMO will do for affordable housing

Realty players want single window clearance for all affordable projects, reports Karan Choudhury.   Eager to make the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana a success, the Prime Minister's Office held a......

Low-cost housing scheme likely for EPFO subscribers

Under the proposed scheme, there will be tripartite agreement with member, bank/housing agency and EPFO for pledging future PF contributions as EMI payment.     The government is working......