As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in the fray in the general elections.
A day after being sworn-in, the new ministers took charge of their portfolios. Here's a look at the various new ministers on their first day at work.
The feud over Ranbaxy patriarch Bhai Mohan Singh's will deepened as Malvinder and Shivender duo (owners of Ranbaxy and Fortis respectively) and Manjit Singh issuing separate notices to the biggest beneficiary, Analjit Singh.
The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.
Ranbaxy chief Malvinder Singh and Max Healthcare chairman Analjit Singh on Monday said they have reached a settlement on the will of Ranbaxy founder Bhai Mohan Singh and decided to withdraw all cases against each other.
'It is the RJD, otherwise known for misgovernance, which has offered a candidate of clean and performing credentials, rather than the NDA,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.
The bitter dispute in the Ranbaxy promoter family took an ugly turn on Wednesday with one section approaching the police against the other, alleging 'illegal construction' at the palatial family house in the heart of the city.
The prime accused in the murder of a Punjab non resident Indian has been arrested while two other co-accused gave themselves up, police said in Hoshiarpur Thursday.
No one would have dreamt then that, in the space of a generation, Delhi would be challenging Mumbai to become the country's business capital.
Twenty two years before Kabir Khan's The Forgotten Army streams on Amazon Prime on January 24, 2020, his documentary of the same name was telecast on Doordarshan. On that occasion, Kabir Khan spoke to Amberish K Diwanji/Rediff.com about Netaji's Azad Hind Fauj and its many battles for India's freedom.
Central pool of onions to be set up; offences under Essential Commodities Act to be made non-bailable.
She was accused of leaving the site of accident without bothering about the victims.
The government on Thursday said it will not allow prices of essential food items to increase due to the impact of possible deficient monsoon this year.
Economists want the government to focus on jobs, farms, and fiscal consolidation. They also favour re-imposition of the long-term capital gains tax on listed securities and mutual funds.
About 4.41 lakh rural habitations are facing drinking water scarcity and the government is closely monitoring the drought situation on a daily basis in 10 states, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said on Saturday.
Continuing its expansion in Europe, Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd on Tuesday said it has entered into the Italian pharmaceutical market with the launch of a wholly owned subsidiary, Ranbaxy Italia SPA, in Milan.\n\n
Fortis Healthcare Limited, part of Ranbaxy Group, has announced plans to increase the number of its hospitals from 10 to 25 in the next 3 to 4 years, with a vision to set up a world class super speciality network.
An out-of-court settlement of the feud over Ranbaxy founder Bhai Mohan Singh's will is seemingly imminent between Analjit Singh and Malvinder, Shivender duo, the present promoters of Ranbaxy and Fortis respectively.
Iraq can send its personnel to India for training on the conduct of polls, Natwar Singh said.
Malvinder Singh, President (Pharmaceuticals) and Executive Director, Ranbaxy, says the company aims to touch $5 billion in revenues by 2012, with growth coming from American and European markets.
Ranbaxy Group company Fortis Healthcare Ltd on Monday said it plans to have 25 hospitals across the country in the next three years and is looking into the possibility of tapping the capital markets for expansion.
The tussle over Ranbaxy patriarch Bhai Mohan Singh's will is set to intensify with his second son Manjit Singh staking claim to his parents assets on Tuesday. The assets include shares of about 40 companies.
The polling started at 7 am and would continue till 5 pm.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, PM Modi, Rajnath, Advani, Sushma, Shah and several other leaders visited the AIIMS to enquire about the ex-PM's health.
Singh said the UPA story should not be lost because of inadequate communication.
Will sell onions at Rs 49/kg, almost Rs 31 less than market rate
Cutting across party lines, Members of Parliament said the former India captain was given unfair treatment.
Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan sought to shift the blame on states saying they are equally responsible for keeping the prices of essential commodities under control
The Rajasthan Police has also set up a high-level committee to probe the allegations of delay against the Alwar police in taking Khan to a hospital.
Erstwhile Planning Commission Secretary Sindhushree Khullar is believed to have been appointed as CEO of the newly formed NITI Aayog.
DroughtThe Centre is expected to discuss issues related to drought management and also review the progress of major central schemes like soil health cards, irrigation programmes
The attack occurred around at 1825 IST on the busy Residency Road, which houses offices of several media organisations.
The actor fell from horseback while shooting for Subhash Ghai's Kisna.
It is important to approach the belief of people in ancient India's achievements with a sense of proportion, balance and empathy, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.
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