Modi, Shah, Rajnath, Gadkari take oath as members of 18th Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took oath as member of the 18th Lok Sabha. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha. Photograph: Sansad TV/ANI Photo......

First session of 18th LS from Monday; Speaker's election on Wednesday

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha beginning Monday will see oath-taking by newly elected members followed by the election of the Lok Sabha Speaker on June 26 and President Droupadi Murmu's......

BJP MP Mahtab appointed LS pro-tem speaker, Cong cries foul

Seven-term parliamentarian and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bhartruhari Mahtab was on Thursday appointed pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha, bucking the largely followed convention of appointing the......

Owaisi raises 'Jai.....!' slogan at LS oath-taking, expunged

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Asaduddin Owaisi Tuesday hailed a conflict-hit West Asian country after taking oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha, triggering an uproar from......

Wheat MSP hiked by Rs 105/quintal

The decision will help farmers earn an additional income of Rs 62,635 crore The government on Wednesday announced 6 per cent hike in support price of wheat at Rs 1,840 per quintal, a move that......

Draft law on contract farming, services unveiled

The law will be applicable not only to crops but also livestock, dairy and poultry products To provide an assured market to farmers, the Central government has released a draft law on contract......

Budget 2018: What economists want from PM Modi

Economists want the government to focus on jobs, farms, and fiscal consolidation. They also favour re-imposition of the long-term capital gains tax on listed securities and mutual funds. Fixing......

Agenda of the two-day agri meet starting from Wednesday

The Centre is expected to discuss issues related to drought management and also review the progress of major central schemes like soil health cards, irrigation programmes Even though no state has......

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

'How are you now feeling Maa?' Dayal calls up after momentous final over IMAGE: Yash Dayal had worked hard on his fitness and mental strength in his journey to redemption. Photograph: BCCI......