The complete list: Who got what portfolio in reshuffle

Twenty-two ministers were sworn-in by President Pranab Mukherjee, his first swearing-in since becoming President, on Sunday morning. Seven were sworn in as Cabinet ministers, two as ministers of......

Parliament paralysed for 8th day over coal block issue

The eighth consecutive day of Parliament was lost on Friday due to the uproar created by the Bharatiya Janata Party over coal block allocations, raising the prospect of a washout of the remaining......

Hampi Exp mishap as driver jumped signal: MoS Railways

The train accident in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh occurred as the Bangalore-bound Hampi Express jumped the signal at Penukonda station, the Rajya Sabha was informed. Minister of State for......

Indigo flight makes emergency landing after bird hit

Minutes after take-off, a Delhi-bound Indigo flight with a Union minister on board made an emergency landing at the Harni airport in Vadodara on Wednesday after suffering a bird hit. All the......

Railways need Rs 15,460 cr to complete 918 projects

The Indian Railways need a whopping Rs 15,460 crore (Rs 154.6 billion) for completion of 918 projects it has in hand, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Friday. Minister of State for Railways......

Tatkal scheme rakes in moolah for railways

The revenue generated under the Tatkal scheme for reservation of railway tickets has shown a steady increase, with the government earning Rs 847 crore (Rs 8.47 billion) in 2011-12, an increase of......