DD airs The Kerala Story despite protest by CPM, Congress

Despite a strong protest raised by the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist and the Congress in Kerala, Doordarshan on Friday aired the controversial Bollywood movie The Kerala Story. IMAGE: A......

Kerala BJP chief pitted against Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

Announcing candidates for the remaining four seats in Kerala, the Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded its state chief K Surendran in the high-profile Wayanad constituency against Congress leader......

Will create chaos: SC refuses to stay appointment of new election commissioners

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stay the appointment of new election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, saying that doing so would lead to "chaos and uncertainty" as the......

SC agrees to hear PIL against parties promising freebies

The Supreme Court agreed to list for hearing on Thursday a public interest litigation (PIL) against the practice of political parties promising freebies during elections, a significant development......

Sitharaman on why GST compensation to some states is delayed

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said GST compensation to some states is delayed due to non-availability of AG's authenticated certificate, and that Kerala has not sent even a......

Budget 2023 wish list: Insurers bat for hike in tax deduction limit

Ahead of the Union Budget 2023, insurers are hoping that the Centre will act on their recommendations, which includes increasing the limit for tax deduction under 80D of the Income Tax Act.......

Will Govt Cut PSBs Loose?

Merely bringing down the government stake below 51% may not find any taker for the PSBs.The government must bring down its holding to at least 26%, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration:......