Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

To believe that the key job of his senior ministers is to ensure that his image be kept intact whatever be the outcome of his policies is to expect too much even of someone as ambitious as Narendra......

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Manuskh Mandavia was made the new Health Minister and bureaucrat-turned-politician Ashwini Vaishnaw the new Railway Minister, while Jyotiraditya Scindia got the Civil Aviation Ministry as Prime......

Prakash Javadekar tests positive for COVID-19

Union minister Prakash Javadekar Friday said he has tested positive for coronavirus and urged those who came in contact with him in the last few days to get themselves tested. Javadekar, who holds......

BJP in Kerala promises to protect Sabarimala traditions

The Bharatiya Janata Party lined up several promises, including a legislation to protect traditions of the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala and a law against "love jihad", while assuring employment for......

A 'green' moves into MoEF but may not break from Javadekar's past

Anil Madhav Dave is a known conservationist but may have to fight green allegations, now that he has replaced Prakash Javadekar as environment minister.  Anil Madhav Dave, a third-time Rajya......

Paris and after: India in the world

India can claim that its twin principles of equity and “common but differentiated responsibilities” found their way into the Paris climate change summit’s 31-page text. However,......

How the government is giving itself a green tint

From announcing coal washeries to emission norms and green bond regulation, India is projecting an environment-friendly imageIndia, the third largest greenhouse gas emitting country in the world,......

How effective will be PM's high-powered team in Paris meet?

India has suffered previously, especially from having small teams at the talks India’s team of negotiators for the United Nations Climate Change conference in Paris comprises officials drawn......