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MVA allies to meet to discuss upcoming RS polls

The ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra will discuss how many seats each alliance partner will contest in the upcoming elections to six Rajya Sabha seats from the state, an MVA leader said on......

Adanis deny being in the race for Rajya Sabha

The race for Rajya Sabha seats in the biennial election in Andhra Pradesh, slated for June 10, took an interesting turn on Sunday with the Adani group debunking reports that either Gautam Adani or......

BJP's RS tally likely to remain below 100 after polls on June 10

Elections will be held on June 10 to fill 57 Rajya Sabha seats from 15 states, with the Akali Dal likely to lose presence in the upper house and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s tally to remain......

As Karnataka passes anti-conversion ordinance, archbishop appeals to governor

With the numbers not in its favour in the legislative council, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka on Thursday decided to opt for the ordinance route to give effect to a contentious......

'Nobody in India will be saved'

'Nobody will be saved if you don't stop this ideological and political-strategic bulldozer.' IMAGE: Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Brinda Karat speaks to the media after the Supreme Court......

RBI caps lending limits of NBFCs to bring them on par with banks

In yet another move to close the regulatory gap between banks and shadow banks, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated exposure limits to the non-banking finance companies, in line with......

Not big players, but small brands catering to the needs of India: CAIT

Thousands of small brands are ruling the consumer market despite the predatory pricing and deep discounting by foreign e-commerce companies and efforts of certain FMCG companies to sideline the......

RBI likely to maintain status quo on rates to support growth

The Reserve Bank is likely to maintain status quo on interest rates in its forthcoming monetary policy review but may change the stance in view of retail inflation piercing its upper tolerance......

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2021-22

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday tabled the Economic Survey 2021-22 along with Statistical Appendix in the Lok Sabha on the first day of the Budget session of Parliament. Later, the......

Industrial production remains muted; inflation @ 6-month high

In twin blows for the economy, industrial production remained muted for the third straight month in November 2021 while retail inflation rose to a six-month of 5.59 per cent in December. The Index......

'What's not to like about a smile?'

'A smile reflects your gratitude for life, your celebration of it.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Renuka Shahane/Instagram Even after three decades, her million dollar smile flashes bright and brings......

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021. Aseem's Best International Films of 2021 In the second year of the pandemic when movie theatres remained closed for an extended period of......

Weddings And Movies: Match Made In Heaven

I remember a showbiz wedding during which guests had to sit through several painstakingly rehearsed but awkward dances performed by the bride's and groom's relatives.When Karan rolled his eyes, I......

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

First coach Manhas remembers 17-year-old terrorising Ranji batters at nets IMAGE: Pace bowling sensation Umran Malik. Photograph: BCCI/Twitter It was business as usual for coach Randhir Singh......

AAP may nominate Harbhajan for Rajya Sabha

IMAGE: Ahead of announcing his retirement, Harbhajan Singh (right) had gone to meet his former teammate and recently resigned Punjab state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu and the picture of the......

Eden to have 20,000 spectators for 3rd T20I vs Windies

SCORECARD: India vs West Indies, 1st T20I IMAGE: The series trophy is displayed prior to the first T20I between India and the West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photograph:......

Woods fighting to return, 'grateful' to have life, leg

Woods said amputation "was on the table" during the three-week hospital recovery in California. IMAGE: Behind the microphone for the first time since the life-altering car accident in......

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