'Direct threat to US': Trump sanctions Indian firms

The Trump administration has sanctioned entities and individuals from India involved in sales of Iran's petroleum and petroleum products, saying the funds from this trade support Tehran's regional......

Delhi orders 50% WFH for govt, private offices as air quality worsens

Delhi government offices and all private establishments in the city will function with 50 percent staff strength, and the rest will work from home under stage three of the Graded Response Action......

Karnataka cabinet approves bills on hate speech, cattle slaughter

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved eight draft bills, including the ones on hate speech and hate crimes, prevention of slaughter and preservation of cattle and protection of people from......

Nitish Kumar gives up home portfolio after 20 years

The home portfolio of Bihar, which Chief Minister Nitish Kumar kept with himself all through his nearly 20-year-long tenure, has been given to his deputy, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Samrat......

Govt approves schemes worth Rs 45,000 cr to boost exports

The government on Wednesday approved two schemes worth Rs 45,000 crore to help exporters tide over the impact of high tariffs imposed by the US on Indian shipments. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

No need to relabel existing medicine stock: FinMin

Recalling or relabelling medicines already in the supply chain before September 22 will not be mandatory, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, issuing a fresh set of frequently asked questions......

US sanctions Indian companies over Iran oil trade

The Trump administration has sanctioned six Indian companies for their 'significant' sales and purchases of Iranian-origin petrochemical products. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters "The Iranian......

''Consumers Must Get Real Benefit Of GST Cuts'

'In case a particular industry has not passed on the benefits and if we receive complaints, we will take up the matter with the industry body concerned.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff After......

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

IMAGE: India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delh. Photograph: B Mathur/Reuters The union cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved India's bid to host the......