Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya......

Rajya Sabha passes bill to appoint CEC, ECs as Opposition walks out

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to regulate the appointment and service terms of Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners incorporating key amendments like retaining their status......

Parliament nod for data protection bill, to come into force in 10 months

Parliament on Wednesday approved the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill that introduces several compliance requirements for the collection and processing of personal data and provisions for up......

'We Are Walking For Jobs'

Glimpses from the day in politics... IMAGE: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Mandya district, Karnataka. Photograph: PTI Photo   IMAGE: Vice President and Rajya Sabha......

When Modi thumped the desk once too often

The prime minister was often seen vigorously thumping the desk, prompting his Cabinet colleagues and NDA MPs to follow suit.  Image: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath......

Centre can veto any measure under proposed GST legislation

A minimum of 12 states can also block proposal, with all 30 participating It would be much easier for the Centre to block a proposal in the proposed GST council than for states, even as Finance......

'Blacklisted' varsities still a hit among students

Uncertainty may shroud their deemed status with the apex court yet to deliver its final verdict. However, admissions to nearly 50 per cent of deemed universities blacklisted by the Ministry of......

GST moved in Lok Sabha amid stiff resistance

 The long-pending Goods and Services Tax Bill was on Friday moved in the Lok Sabha for consideration amid stiff resistance by several Opposition parties, even as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley......