Nagla Fatela, the village Prime Minister said had finally got electricity, is still without power, as are 1,282 other habitats in this UP district. Now, officials are scurrying to realise Modi's claim.
Unplanned, last-minute pricing is hurting the aviation sector, as is evident from the balance sheets of Indian carriers
The current salary paid by the Delhi government amounts to 17 per cent of the total expenditure.
Many claim they fear witch hunts for disagreeing with those in power.
Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.
The logic behind the BJP targeting Mayawati's votes.
She has been losing her party's core voters since the 2007 assembly polls, whereas the Samajwadi Party has managed to keep its flock together. The BJP believes she is a soft target.
Of the first 189 whose credentials have been probed from the 400 applicants till date, barely 30 make it - and only one qualifies for IPR benefits.
Sugarcane, which is grown by no more than 1.1 million farmers, consumes 70 per cent of water available in Maharashtra for irrigation. In contrast, about 10 million jowar, pulses and oilseeds farmers get only 10 per cent of irrigation water, points out Abhishek Waghmare.
Danti is highly focused on diplomatic entities. It may already have full access to internal networks in Indian government organisations.
Take a look at Modi government's signature initiatives and status report.
The National Investigation Agency has accused the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad of planting evidence and coercing witnesses, but its own investigation is incomplete and leaves many questions unanswered.
Despite difficult working conditions, Indians are still seeking jobs in Gulf countries
Their next plan is to launch a campaign to ensure only women priests change the clothes of goddess idols.
India is experiencing jobless growth and skepticism abounding that the country may not be able to cash in on its demographic bonus
The Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee Act of a state regulates the purchase of agricultural products, such as cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables for that region. It hobbles farmers, imposing multiple levies on produce and disallows direct sales to private companies.
The Union government decided to extend the e-TV facility to travellers in 150 countries.
Aadhaar now has legal backing but it still faces challenges of privacy and data sharing
Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu likely to be India's most water-scarce states this summer
Despite the presence of mosquitoes and reeking fields, workers continue to give shape to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's event where 3.5 million people are expected to convene.
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