Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma has kicked up another controversy by stating that nothing was wrong in spending Rs 2 to 4 crores on media as he was only "investing money to get good returns" in terms of publicity.
The fiscal deficit in current fiscal has been estimated at 3.9%.
'The United States should not, by this logic, expect India to create military distractions along the Line of Actual Control, hold up Chinese shipping in the Indian Ocean, or even openly provide intelligence or basing for US forces transiting the region.'
There was buzz of Piyush Goyal being elevated to Cabinet rank but only Prakash Javadekar made the cut.
Advising media to exercise caution, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said the spirit of inquiry must not morph into a "campaign of calumny" and "witch-hunt" is no substitute for investigative journalism.
From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.
'Life has been full of rewards, full of sadness.'
The Chennai paddler feels that it's about time that he changes colour of the medal to gold during the upcoming edition in Gold Coast.
The idea of weaponization got a fillip from an unexpected quarter. In the last week of October 1985, Rajiv met US President Ronald Reagan. Reagan told Rajiv, 'Pakistan has already made a bomb.' When Rajiv started talking about disarmament, the US president cut him short, 'Don't talk theory, think of your own protection.'
'To get a 100 per cent consensus document without any reservation, any bracket, any chair summary is unprecedented in the history of multilateral forums.'
A u-turn by the BJP will be an apocalyptic occurrence in Indian politics and society, argues Amulya Ganguli.
"INS Kiltan strengthens our defence system and will be a shining armour in our 'Make in India' programme," Sitharaman said.
'What you need is a credible Opposition, a credible platform to persuade people to believe that it can replace this government.'
Manoj Sinha will retain his current role in the railways.
Not only does yoga help beat stress, it also helps them stay agile physically and mentally, say CEOs.
Alipay payment service is about bringing the world's consumers and businesses together.
A new passenger train connecting Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri on the Indian side was inaugurated jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina via a video conference.
'They are also sitting on huge public sector assets without many returns.'
Modi's visit to Spain will be first visit by an Indian prime minister since 1988.
'Rashtrapati Ji, it has been an honour to work with you, as your Prime Minister,' Modi said.
'India is the only country whose economy is strong and growing fast.'
Tech major is in discussion with film-makers, sport administrators to enter the fast-growing sectors.
Subramanian Swamy said if income tax is abolished, middle class will deposit money in banks which can be invested in manufacturing.
As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.
'And (the prime minister does so) without giving any hint of a recognition of the political violence resulting in the ethnic cleansing (of tribals and Kukis) which he simply equates it with atrocities against women in other parts of India.' 'This is not acceptable.'
The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.
Ajay Banga, the 55-year-old CEO of MasterCard, is on a roll.
'The prime minister is talking to his Chachaji and he is crying in the PM's lap, it was such an emotional scene.'
'Maybe, if Mr Modi can fire over Patel's gigantic shoulder, people will start to think that he is very much like Patel?' 'It's a long shot, but the Modi sheen has worn awfully thin, and after five years and a long, much-frayed rope, he faces real accountability from voters.' 'He needs any help he can get,' says Mitali Saran.
'Why is the government asking parents to be careful rather than coming up with strict rules and regulations for the companies?'
'Competition makes us better. I lose a little bit of sleep because I have competition.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Mr Rajan, but it would be debated why he took so long to dub criticisms like those against the RBI governor as improper.
Sources indicated defence and national security initiatives.
Thank you, Mr Prime Minister, for bringing colour to our colourless, drab, despair-ridden lives.
Prime Minister on Friday said his government has unshackled several stalled projects across the country.
Modi said Nepal and India can benefit if they cooperate and work together for the promotion of five Ts: Tradition, Trade, Tourism, Technology and Transport.
'SC and ST entrepreneurs are showing promise in starting and running businesses'.
'He was a very good friend for India. He stood by us through thick and thin.'
It is possible that the final Budget architecture may be at variance with the comments.
20 occasions she captured our attention.
