Several BJP-backed state governments have unveiled schemes targeting the poor, women, farmers and students, following the party's setback in the Lok Sabha polls. IMAGE: Rajasthan Chief Minister......
The Maharashtra government has decided to reduce the value added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 3 per litre respectively, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said in Mumbai on Thursday.......
'I came here to witness the historic message this oath-taking ceremony has sent to the nation and Maharashtra.'Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports from Shivaji Park. IMAGE: Shiv Sena supporters......
The Aam Aadmi Party government's first 100 days in power in Delhi have been a mixed bag. While it brought about greater participation of the public and stakeholders in governance, the CM and his......
Rediff.com brings you a combined update of the effect of Thursday's Bharat bandh, called by the National Democratic Alliance, Left parties and Samajwadi Party to protest against the latest hike in......
The Union government will gain close to Rs 1.6 lakh crore in additional revenues this fiscal from a record hike in excise duty on petrol and diesel that has pushed the total incidence of taxation......
'I feel that since they know the problems, in the next 2 to 3 quarters, these problems could be resolved.''But they should realise that things are not working well right now.' When Shobha Warrier......
Incentives for industries have been rolled back and teachers have gone without salary for months as the state grapples with the after-effects of the ban While speaking at a conference in Patna in......
While onion prices again brought tears to the eyes of consumers, prices of tur dal touched record high levels above Rs 200 a kilogram. When it comes to inflation, the year 2015 has shown......
Information technology sector in the country witnessed steep decline in hiring activities as most companies embraced cost cutting measures to tide over uncertain economic conditions, say......
Sunil Grover and a perky Adah Sharma somehow salvage Sunflower 2, observes Deepa Gahlot. A hugely popular and wonderful American Web series called Only Murders In The Building is being mentioned......
Selector Sidana stages walkout from meeting, specialist Ranji openers stay back at Rajkot hotel IMAGE : There was a meeting to select Delhi U-25 team by DDCA's senior selection committee, and......
A round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday IMAGE: Punjab batsman Anmolpreet Singh hits a shot. Photograph: Swapan Mahapatra/PTI Anmolpreet Singh cracked an unbeaten century as Punjab grabbed a......
All but written off after a string of injuries wrecked havoc on his career four years ago, enigmatic boxer Akhil Kumar staged a remarkable comeback to make the 10-member Indian men's team for the......