Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Senior IAS officer Sudhansh Pant has been named as the new health secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Tuesday. IMAGE: : Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

Will give LPG under Rs 500 if voted to power: Cong on cooking gas price hike

The Congress on Wednesday hit out at the government over the hike in price of LPG cylinders, saying if it comes to power at the Centre, it would end the "loot" by providing cylinders for domestic......

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

If the fear of ED could drive the powerful people of today to be honest or at least be minimally corrupt, will it not be a great thing for our nation?, asks Sudhir Bisht. IMAGE: Congress MP Rahul......

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

A potent combination of sweltering summer and acute coal shortages have triggered blackouts across many parts of the country as states struggle to manage the record demand for electricity and low......

Who Will Admit To Committing Fraud?

Banks do extensive investigation before declaring an account fraud; they owe it to us as they deal with our money.Why would they try to fix an innocent borrower? asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.......

BPCL privatisation: How long will govt wait for the right suitor?

The sale will remain a business of hope unless New Delhi stops meddling in fuel pricing and considers out-of-the-box solutions such as offering an unconditional deal or splitting up BPCL’s......

When Will Modi Privatise Public Sector Banks?

Unlike any other national asset, which is typically sold to the highest bidder, the profile of the bidder is the most important criterion for a licence to bank, and even for acquiring more than 5......

India staring at power crisis ahead of festive season

An energy crisis is looming in some states, including Delhi and Punjab, due to a combination of factors such as excess rainfall hitting coal movement and imported coal-based power plants generating......