Winter Session: Unfazed by Opposition attack, PM Modi asks BJP, allies to push government's agenda in Parliament
The Winter Session of Rajya Sabha began on a stormy note on Friday.
Dec 15, 2017, 21:01 PM IST
Bill to replace Medical Council of India approved by Union Cabinet
NMC will take over all roles and responsibilities of the MCI.
Dec 15, 2017, 18:51 PM IST
AIMWPLB welcomes draft legislation banning instant triple talaq, says Modi govt cares for rights of Muslim women
Supreme Court in August 2017 by a majority of 3:2 had ruled that the practice of divorce through triple talaq among Muslims was "void", "illegal" and "unconstitutional".
Dec 15, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
Bills on Triple Talaq, transgender rights listed for Winter Session of Parliament
A bill to provide Muslim women the right to seek maintenance from the ex-spouse after divorce, among other proposed legislations, are listed for taking up during Parliament's Winter Session starting on Friday.
Dec 14, 2017, 00:47 AM IST
Parrikar says Rafale deal gives India edge over Pak, slams Antony for delay
Manohar Parrikar on Saturday accused former Defence Minister AK Antony of creating a "logjam" over the Rafale fighter jet deal.
Dec 10, 2017, 00:48 AM IST
Falsehood is the hallmark of Modi government: Arun Shourie
Arun Shourie on Sunday alleged that "falsehood" was the "hallmark" of the Narendra Modi government.
Nov 26, 2017, 21:02 PM IST
Demonetisation drive was meant to cleanse the system: Hasmukh Adhia
The government's demonetisation drive was meant to cleanse the system and do away with black money, Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said here on Saturday.
Nov 25, 2017, 18:39 PM IST
Policy tweak to ensure normalcy in Kashmir: Arun Jaitley
Any policy tweak on Kashmir is to ensure normalcy in the state, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday.
Nov 22, 2017, 18:48 PM IST
Parliament's winter session to be a regular one, says Arun Jaitley
Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday that Parliament's winter session will not overlap with the Gujarat Assembly election dates.
Nov 22, 2017, 18:43 PM IST
Govt mulling convening Winter Session from December 15: Report
The Centre is contemplating convening the Winter Session of Parliament from December 15, government functionaries said on Wednesday.
Nov 22, 2017, 17:52 PM IST
Shashi Tharoor uses Miss World's surname 'Chhillar' to attack govt over demonetisation, draws NCW ire
Manushi Chhillar on Saturday won the coveted Miss World 2017 crown at a grand event in China.
Nov 19, 2017, 21:44 PM IST
Companies have to ensure GST rate cut benefit reaches common man: Finance Secretary
FMCG firms and big corporates will have to ensure that retailers pass on the benefit of GST rate cut to consumers, Hasmukh Adhia said on Saturday.
Nov 18, 2017, 23:48 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi behind amendments in Goods and Services Tax rates: Rajnath Singh
On November 10, tax rates on over 200 items, were cut to provide relief to consumers and businesses.
Nov 12, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
Alphons elected to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan
KJ Alphons was on Thursday elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha.
Nov 09, 2017, 21:41 PM IST
Welfare schemes not effectively formulated despite spending thousands of crores: SC
SC on Wednesday asked the Centre as to why it has formulated welfare schemes when these were not effectively implemented.
Nov 08, 2017, 23:28 PM IST
Centre's special representative on Kashmir meets youth groups as big names stay away
Dineshwar Sharma is Centre's special representative on Kashmir.
Nov 07, 2017, 19:39 PM IST
Centre's interlocutor to begin Kashmir visit from Monday, says 'open to talking to everybody'
Dineshwar Sharma was appointed the government`s Kashmir pointsman on October 23.
Nov 05, 2017, 23:47 PM IST
Government to designate 'khichdi' as national dish
The government has decided to designate "khichdi" as the national dish.
Nov 01, 2017, 23:38 PM IST
Here's how Modi ministers and BJP leaders reacted to World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business' report
India for the first time has moved into the top 100 in the World Banks Ease of Doing Business global rankings.
Oct 31, 2017, 23:49 PM IST
Ease of doing business: World Bank's report demonstrates PM Modi's focus on improving lives of citizens, says Amit Shah
India on Tuesday moved into the top hundred in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business global rankings.
Oct 31, 2017, 21:28 PM IST
