Revealed! BJP's gameplan to breach 400+ LS seats

The BJP is focusing determinedly on the seats it lost in 2019, with the hope of winning these either independently or with the aid of its allies. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people......

No Indian loses citizenship due to CAA: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday assured minorities that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act is not meant to snatch anyone's citizenship, as he accused the Congress and other opposition parties......

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Sixty-eight Rajya Sabha members, including nine Union ministers, are completing their tenure this year, triggering a race of sorts among leaders across political parties to eye a six-year term in......

Modi May Expand Ministry; Berth For Shinde Faction?

As the Bharatiya Janata Party is set for its national executive meeting and prepares for upcoming assembly elections, the possibility of a reshuffle in the Union council of ministers this month has......

Govt takes ordinance route to ban e-cigarettes, e-hookahs

First-time violators will face a jail term of up to one year and a fine of Rs 1 lakh. For subsequent offences, a jail term of up to three years or a fine of Rs 5 lakh, or both, have been......

Tax dispute resolution scheme made attractive

The scheme offers waiver of interest, penalty, and prosecution for settling tax disputes. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Making the direct tax dispute resolution scheme attractive, the Union......

Opposition slams Interim Budget

Opposition on Monday trashed the interim budget, terming it as a ‘farewell budget’ of a government which has ‘lost’ on all counts and has nothing to offer to the people.......

Govt rushes to ease green norms for industry

Amendments to six environmental laws likely in Budget session The National Democratic Alliance government is in a rush to relax green norms for industries to avoid frequent legislative......