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Campaigning ends for first phase of Lok Sabha polls

Campaigning ended on Wednesday evening for 102 Lok Sabha seats across 21 states and Union territories which will go to polls in the first phase on April 19 with top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata......

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its......

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha poll manifesto in New Delhi on Sunday in the presence of party president J P Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence......

BJP manifesto promises to 'maintain peace in Northeast'

In its election manifesto -- 'Sankalp Patra' -- the Bharatiya Janata Party has vowed to implement the Union Civil Code (UCC), maintain peace in the Northeast, among other key poll promises. IMAGE:......

Displaying washing machine, Cong taunts BJP over clean chit to Praful Patel

Displaying a washing machine on its press conference dais, the Congress on Saturday taunted the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filing a closure report in a......

RBI won't buy or sell dollars till rupee falls below 75

After selling dollars for the past few months, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may take a hands-off approach before its annual account closing by not trying to prop up the rupee as geopolitical......

RBI Guv Das tests positive for COVID-19; to continue work from isolation

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Sunday said he has tested positive for coronavirus and will work from isolation while the central bank will continue to function normally.......

Inspiring stories of India's top Internet entrepreneurs

They're not there yet, but they're getting close. Having gained investor confidence, these new economy entrepreneurs are pushing for entry into the exclusive club. Image: Kunal Bahl,......

Spirits market: Global majors say cheers to new India CEOs

As international liquor companies consolidate their presence in India, many of them are initiating changes at the top to improve sales and fight competition. In the process, they're......

How to resolve the financial crisis at IITs, IIMs

The recent controversy over faculty pay at the IITs and IIMs suggests that they need to radically reorient themselves as academic institutions, say Pradipta Mukherjee & Kanika Datta. IIT and IIM......

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

IMAGE: Sushil Kumar. Photograph: Suhaib Salem/Reuters The Sports Ministry on Friday sanctioned Rs 4.95 lakh for star wrestler Sushil Kumar's two-week training programme in Georgia ahead of the......

Sports Shorts: Amit strikes gold; Mary Kom, Seema get silver at Strandja Memorial

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Despite her aggressive approach Mary Kom surprisingly finished with a silver medal. Photograph: Arun Sharma/PTI Photo......

Punjab pip Assam by 1 run in Hazare thriller

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament. Sarupam Purkayastha's valiant 125 was in vain as Punjab eked out a thrilling one-run victory over Assam in a Group A encounter of......

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