'Respect for PM office's restored under NDA govt'

Dismissing allegations that the National Democratic Alliance government is a one-man show and that ministers have been reduced to "toys," Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said that the......

Our heads hang in shame: PM on crimes against women

A protestors chants slogans as she braces herself against the spray fired from police water cannons during a protest against the Indian government's reaction to rape incidents in India.......

Prime Minister Modi a great economist: Smriti Irani

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great economist", who she said has given a positive direction to the nation's economy.......

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji’s dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us......

All about the govt's social security schemes

These schemes offer protective cover for life, accidental death and disability for all Indian adults who have a bank account. The official reports of Insurance Regulatory Development Authority say......

Autonomy for govt banks remains on paper

  FinMin sets target for MUDRA loan, Jeevan Suraksha gift chequesIn January this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told public sector bankers at the two-day Gyan Sangam in Pune that his......

FM to banks: Take commercial decisions without fear or favour

Promising financial autonomy to PSU banks, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday asked heads of public sector lenders to take commercial decisions without fear or favour. At the same......

Budget proposes schemes to widen social security net

In order to ensure social security and promote public health, the government today proposed a slew of schemes like Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna, Atal Pension Yojana and tax incentives......