Cong list: Ajay Rai from Varanasi; suspense over Amethi, Raebareli continues

The Congress on Saturday released its fourth list of 45 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, fielding its Uttar Pradesh unit chief Ajay Rai from Varanasi to take on Prime Minister Narendra......

Rajasthan: Can Congress Prevent BJP Clean Sweep?

The BJP is far more prepared than the Congress as their pool of prospective candidates is much bigger, reports Prakash Bhandari. IMAGE: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi waves to the crowds during the......

Rajyavardhan Rathore among 22 sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday expanded his council of ministers by inducting 22 leaders, including former Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and senior leader Kirodi......

Rajasthan CM Confronts Dire Financial Crunch

Rajasthan is reeling under a huge financial burden with the state's debt having gone beyond Rs 5.59 lakh crores.Rajasthan has increased expenditure on education by 203.4 percent, by 105.4 percent......

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

With Onam and Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, the festival season is ready to kick off in full swing. As people embrace the celebratory spirit, companies anticipate a surge in sales this......

Airport PPPs on a crowded runway; private sector bids could be subdued

Last August, the government had announced its intent to sell stakes in four privately-run airports (Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru) and lease 25 other airports owned by AAI under National......

'Budget has a gameplan premised on credible numbers'

'Increased allocations for MNREGA could have provided the much needed push to rural demand and consumption at a time when recovery continues to remain uneven. IMAGE: Migrant workers from Jaipur......

How did Pandemic Affect Bank Deposits?

The correlation between withdrawal of deposits and the Covid death rate is stark, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay. IMAGE: People wait to withdraw cash from an ATM. Photograph: PTI Photo  ......

How the sports stars fared in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Gambhir prevails in first attempt, but no luck for Vijender, Krishna IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir demolished his opponents, securing close to seven lakh votes, leaving close rivals -- Congress's......

How kabaddi challenges cricket's might

Kabaddi may now be behind only cricket in the popularity stakes, notes Aabhas Sharma. IMAGE: Puneri Paltan in action against the Telugu Titans. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pro Kabaddi League It's......