BJP-supported students' union, aided by a friendly government, is aggressively settling historical scores with Leftist students' organisations.
'As of now there are no mining activities,' but 'who knows the future?'
Ahead of the budget session, PM Narendra Modi appealed to the opposition to allow Parliament to function. While his call was taken positively by most of the parties, the Congress signalled that disruption will be their main weapon to raise several issues.
Yogendra Yadav, expelled co-founder of the Aam Aadmi Party, on the party's performance in the last one year.
From his run-ins with the Centre to his political knack to sail through choppy waters, the Delhi CM has shown uncommon talent in running a 'common man's' government.
If the real economy is indeed looking up, then it no longer needs hand-holding and fiscal laxity
The prime minister is all set to break his record of spending most days in the country without travelling abroad.
Modi must focus on other state-level reforms, such as those in labour laws, leasing of land and agriculture
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs will meet on February 4 to decide the Budget session schedule. Venkaiah Naidu says the government is willing to advance the session if the Opposition agrees.
Many fear that in practice if banks make their customers pay to hold their money, it might lead to a situation where consumers hold on to cash.
High rates of such schemes deter banks from dropping borrowing rates - and thus lending rates
'The India-France relationship has been that of the elites of two countries, who appreciate each other's philosophical traditions -- whether it is ancient Indian civilisation and Sanskrit texts or the French tradition of Rene Descartes, Albert Camus, (Jean-Paul) Sartre... This is a drawback. It doesn't create the buzz, the excitement necessary for a relationship. We need more people-to-people contact, especially among students,' says former Ambassador to Paris, Rakesh Sood.
The party has forged ties with Bodo People's Front; continues talks with AGP.
The new PDP chief will have to work hard to keep everyone in the state happy.
How the 4 ministries have performed
Much of the loudest opposition comes from those in the start-up world, who fear this would put them at a disadvantage in reaching new users
Though India is a low-bandwidth geography with relatively low Internet penetration, it has a very large number of sophisticated surfers and skilled computer users
Mamata Banerjee's TMC and Kejriwal's AAP challenged the old order.
Sushma Swaraj's suave moves helped Narendra Modi pull off a diplomatic coup, helping regain her standing.
Select committees of the House have already submitted their reports
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