10-year tenure of UPA-II to formally end on Saturday

The 10-year tenure of UPA-II will formally come to an end on Saturday after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh calls on President Pranab Mukherjee and submits resignation of his government. "The prime......

UPA II's last Cabinet reshuffle slated for Monday evening

The much talked about reshuffle of the Union Cabinet will take place on Monday, ahead of which C P Joshi and Ajay Maken stepped down as Cabinet ministers. Both Joshi and Maken had handed over their......

Big 4 in UPA-II keep their ministries

Four of the most important ministries in the United Progressive Alliance government remained untouched in the major Cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday. Let's take a look at these ministries: Name:......

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Ex-Karnataka Chief Minister and former External Affairs Minister S M Krishna died in Bengaluru early on Tuesday, leaving behind a rich legacy of statesmanship and public service that saw the 92......

Govt may okay 49% FDI in print media

In what will be a significant decision, the Union Cabinet is likely to approve 49 per cent foreign direct investment limit in Indian print media at its meeting on Thursday. A top secret Cabinet......

We have to work round the clock: Girija Vyas

Girija Vyas, the new minister for housing and urban poverty alleviation, tells Kavita Chowdhury on her new responsibilities. Edited excerpts: What are your priorities for this ministry? My aim will......

Tax dept to share assessee data with NATGRID

The National Intelligence Grid or NATGRID, a network aimed at sharing information about terrorists among security agencies, will now be getting access to the income tax department's PAN records......

How young policymakers could change climate of gloom

Dr Rajan’s comprehensive opening statement and his commitment to communication made a good impression -- as did his forthright manner and the way that he expressed his willingness to take......