Koodankulam under siege; scientists' entry prevented

Stepping up their protest against the Koodankulam nuclear power plant, agitators on Thursday staged a roadblock in front of the plant site, preventing entry of scientists and workers into the......

Raipur Declaration: Cong calls for victory, open for alliance

The Congress on Sunday gave a call to party leaders in poll-bound states to work with unity to ensure victory that will 'set the tone' for 2024 Lok Sabha polls even as it showed willingness to......

Independence Day speech will sound poll bugle

Expect Modi to speak about internal security, terrorism, agriculture, the Triple Talaq Bill, the SC/ST Bill and, of course, the controversial NRC. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi,......

Sop for poor: Rs30,000 worth health care for Rs30

'Pay Rs. 30 and insure free treatment up to Rs. 30,000.' That is the latest slogan of the Manmohan Singh government, which has provided such a unique insurance cover to those below the poverty......

GST for Covid medicines pegged at 5%: Govt

COVID-19 medicines and instruments are being sold at a GST rate of five per cent while other medicines are sold at a GST rate between five and 12 per cent ever since the pandemic started, Union......

Ayushman frauds pile up: How govt plans to tackle the menace

Government officials have lodged FIRs and slapped fines to the tune of Rs 1 crore on hospitals involved in frauds. Since the launch of Ayushman Bharat - the flagship heath care programme of the......

Higher tax share for states in Budget

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of cooperative federalism is expected to be on display in the 2015-16 Budget with the government planning to transfer more untied funds to states through......

Anil Swarup: A saviour for the crisis-hit coal sector

For Swarup, the job would not be just challenging but also tricky, given the negativity attached to the sector. The appointment of Anil Swarup as officer on special duty in the ministry of coal and......