Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rival governments in Tamil Nadu expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the......

'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

'Not even a single rupee from the electoral bonds should be allowed to be used in the election.' 'If it is used in the election, it will taint India's electoral process itself.' IMAGE: Bharatiya......

Why BJP leaders will fight on JD-S ticket in Karnataka

This strategy was discussed when Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently visited Mysuru to discuss the BJP's Lok Sabha plan, reports Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Janata Dal-Secular leader and former......

Patnaik's close aide VK Pandian formally joins BJD

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's close aide and former IAS officer V Karthikeyan Pandian on Monday formally joined the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). IMAGE: Former IAS officer V Karthikeyan......

UPS no burden on future govts, says Somanathan

The Unified Pension System (UPS), approved by the Union Cabinet on Saturday, is “fiscally prudent” as it will be funded within the Centre’s fiscal projections, according to T V......

After Air India, Vistara announces VRS for permanent ground staff

Indian carrier Vistara on Monday announced voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) and voluntary separation scheme (VSS) for its permanent ground staff ahead of its merger with Air India, which had......

Air India sacks over 180 non-flying staff

Air India has laid off more than 180 non-flying staff in recent weeks, sources said while the airline maintained that the affected people were not able to utilise the voluntary retirement schemes......

Air India extends VRS offer for non-flying staff till May 31

Tata Group-owned Air India has extended the deadline for non-flying staff to apply for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) till May 31. Photograph: Vivek Prakash/Reuters The deadline for......