Can't deny funds to states not implementing NEP: Parl panel

Not releasing funds to states which have not agreed to implement the PM SHRI schools scheme is not factual and justified, a parliamentary panel has noted. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has......

'Our Sardar': Cong asserts claim on Patel's legacy

Emphasising its claim on the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Congress on Tuesday vowed to follow the principles of the country's first home minister to defeat divisive forces and accused......

SC orders Chhattisgarh pastor's burial 20 km away

The Supreme Court on Monday gave a split verdict on the burial of a pastor, whose body was lying in a mortuary in Chhattisgarh since January 7, and directed his last rites to be performed at a site......

UP man says daughter killed for refusing to vote for SP

A 23-year-old Dalit woman was found dead in Mainpuri with her family on Wednesday alleging she was killed as she refused to vote in favour of the Samajwadi Party in the Karhal assembly bypoll.......

WB approves $600m for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

The World Bank has approved a $600 million credit to support the India's ongoing Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, a nationwide centrally sponsored education programme designed to provide children aged 6 to......

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Whether it was the MGNREGS or the NFSA or the Aadhaar-based DBT scheme for cash transfer, the Modi government has built on the basic architecture created by the Singh government. Policy makers in......

UPA govt denying funds to Bengal, says Trinamool

Trinamool Congress on Thursday accused the United Progressive Alliance government of denying funds to West Bengal and demanded immediate release of money for central schemes like Mahatma Gandhi......

Good news for IT education cos

Though the outlay for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is retained at Rs 13100 crore, the increase in allocation for education sector by 6% to Rs 36400 is viewed favourably. Budget Provisions The budget......

What's Bhavesh Joshi doing with Taapsee?

Why was the Kapoor boy zipping around with the Pannu girl? This weekend, some Bollywood folk were busy promoting their movies. Others found time to play some soccer.   Harshvardhan Kapoor and......