ASI to host yoga at 81 sites, Amit Shah to attend near Ahmedabad

The Archaeological Survey of India will host yoga sessions at 81 monumental sites across the country to mark International Day of Yoga on Saturday, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah set to attend......

Biren Singh's controversial tenure comes to an end

Nongthombam Biren Singh's tenure as Manipur chief minister has been marked by a number of controversies, primarily centered on his handling of ethnic violence, allegations of instigating conflict,......

Protesters storm houses of Manipur ministers, MLAs over hostage deaths

Protesters stormed the residences of two ministers and three MLAs in Manipur's Imphal on Saturday, demanding justice for the murder of three persons in Jiribam district, police said. IMAGE:......

Key Modi ministers retain their previous portfolios

Most of the key cabinet ministers in the third Narendra Modi-led government have retained the portfolios they held in the previous Bharatiya Janata Party dispensation. IMAGE: Senior BJP leaders......

Ban on onion export lifted; MEP of $550/tonne imposed

The government on Saturday lifted the ban on onion exports but imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $550 per tonne, amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country. Photograph: ANI Photo Last......

81% consumers back e-commerce rules, want clarity on services-based biz

These rules are currently in the draft stage and not final, but have ruffled feathers of several stakeholders. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com As many as 81 per cent people support having......

PDS offtake rises to 19.0 million tonnes

Offtake from the public distribution system registered an increased of nearly 5.2 million tonnes during the fiscal year 2002-03, said Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public......

Ministry plans markets development committee

The ministry of consumer affairs will soon set up a market development committee for the commodities market under Forward Markets Commission (FMC). MDC would examine issues ranging from revival of......