Succession of Rail Board chief caught in politics
Even after two months of the retirement of the chairman, Railway Boa-rd (CRB), Vinay Mittal, the railways grapples to find his successor, with top contender, R.S.
PM warns media of ‘witch-hunt’
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday advised the media that the spirit of inquiry must not morph into a “campaign of calumny” and “witch-hunt” is no substitute for investigative journalism.
After suspension of 15 MPs,Lok Sabha passes 3 bills
The Lok Sabha, which has been unable to transact any serious business since the start of the Monsoon Session Saturday, cleared three bills that ranged from raising the emoluments, allowances and privi
Rajiv Foundation distributes 250 vehicles to disabled persons
The Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Saturday distributed 250 vehicles to differently-abled persons across the country to commemorate the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister.
Katju apologises for his remarks
Press Council of India chairperson Justice (retd) Markandey Katju Saturday apologised to people whose feelings he may have hurt by his “90 per cent of Indians are fools” remark or other statements.
Sonia rules out early Lok Sabha polls
Congress president Sonia Gandhi Saturday appeared to rule out early Lok Sabha polls, saying “our aim is to go till the very end.”
Din in Parliament over rape
The Parliament on Friday witnessed uproar over the shocking and brutal gangrape of a 23-year-old photojournalist in Mumbai even as the Union home ministry stepped in seeking a report from the state go
Maruti launches Stingray with prices starting at Rs 4.1 lakh
Looking to beat the slowdown blues, country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) today launched a compact car Stingray, priced between Rs 4.1 lakh and Rs 4.67 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
Onion prices jump back to Rs 80/kg
Cooperative major Nafed today floated a global tender for import of undisclosed quantity of onions from Pakistan, Iran, China and Egypt to boost domestic supply and curb prices, which have again risen back to Rs 70-80 per kg in most retail markets of the country.
SP to back Food Bill provided amendments are accepted
Putting conditions for extending support for passage of the Food Security Bill, Samajwadi Party (SP) Tuesday said it will back the legislation provided amendments suggested by it are accepted.