State Legislatures In Rush To Pass Bills

In 21 states, the time gap between the general Budget and ministry-specific discussions was just one day. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister M R K Panneerselvam presents......

Outgoing Delhi Assembly Just Met For....

The Delhi assembly which held 74 sittings over its five-year term, met for an average of 15 days a year.On the days it met, the assembly sat for an average of three hours. IMAGE: Former Delhi......

Delhi assembly: Fewer women, more graduates elected

The eighth Delhi assembly will have fewer women members but a higher number of lawmakers with graduate degrees, according to a report. IMAGE: BJP women supporters dance as they celebrate the......

Ravi Kishan Wins An Award Not For Films!

BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan has been awarded the Sansad Ratna for his outstanding performance in the Lok Sabha, becoming the first actor-turned-politician to receive the honour. IMAGE: Ravi......

Google to fund Indian NGOs

Google's philanthropic arm on Friday announced more than $25 million grant for a wide-ranging environmental, energy and poverty combating efforts, including $2 million to Indian NGO 'Pratham' for......

How GST is stifling states' autonomy

Higher reliance on GST receipts for revenue reduces states’ autonomy as these receipts depend on tax rates decided by the GST Council, a report by Delhi-based non-profit, PRS Legislative......

Jolt for Modi govt as Opposition baulks at insurance bill

Plans by the new government to open the insurance sector to more foreign investment suffered a setback on Thursday after the Opposition blocked the legislation in the upper house. The landmark bill......

Codes give more power to states to be flexible on labour laws

The move will help industries in pushing authorities for exemption under various labour laws at a micro-level, along with demanding changes to bring greater flexibility in their operations related......