Govt rewards key IAS officer behind drafting of Lokpal Bill

Indian Administrative Services officer Alka Sirohi, the key coordinator for the drafting of the Lokpal Bill, has been appointed as a Member of the Union Public Service Commission. It is seen as a......

Foodgrains at Rs 3 a kg: Talks begin on poll vow

The Centre has begun consulting states on implementing its Rs 3 per kg rice/wheat scheme for the poor, but discussions got stuck on what would be the basis for defining the beneficiaries. The......