SC Nod For Green Crackers; Sale Restricted In Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed certified manufacturers to produce green crackers on the condition that their sale is not carried in Delhi-National Capital Region without approval. Photograph:......

Upper castes should handle tribal affairs, says Union minister, courts row

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi on Sunday courted controversy by stating that the members of the "upper castes" should handle the tribal affairs portfolio. IMAGE:......

Ethanol blending policy: 'Gadkari has conflict of interest'

The Congress on Thursday levelled conflict of interest allegations against Union minister Nitin Gadkari, claiming that he has been 'aggressively lobbying' for ethanol production while his two sons......

Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan, the new seat of govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first of the 10 upcoming Common Central Secretariat buildings which will house offices of all ministries. IMAGE: Prime......

Gadkari: 'E20 Fuel Criticism Is Propaganda'

'The petrol lobby is very rich and strong.' IMAGE: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari addresses the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations's Auto Retail Conclave......

Pre-tariff rush to US lifts exports by 7% in July

India’s goods exports rebounded in July after two months of contraction, with outbound shipments rising 7.3 per cent to $37.24 billion, led by a surge in exports to the United States before the......

Centre Seeks States' Aid For Exporters

'The state governments of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu will be encouraged to consider measures of their own as the employment and economy in such export-oriented states will be affected.'......

Govt likely to soon compensate oil firms for LPG losses

The government is likely to give a subsidy of Rs 30,000-35,000 crore to state-run oil companies - Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) - to......

IOA increases support staff ratio for Paris Olympics

Trying to give the best support to Indian contingent but still being criticised: IOA chief PT Usha IMAGE: Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Petroleum and......