Uddhav meets Modi over Maratha quota, cyclone aid

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and discussed issues related to the Maratha reservation, pending GST compensation and the proposed Metro car......

No shortage of COVID vaccine doses in any state, clarifies health ministry

The Union health ministry on Thursday clarified that there is no shortage of COVID-19 vaccine doses in any state in the country so far. Responding to a question on the Rajasthan government's claim......

EC makes record seizures of Rs 1,000 cr in 5 state polls

The seizure of illegal inducements to voters, such as liquor and cash, during the ongoing polls to five assemblies and by-polls to some seats has crossed the record value of Rs 1,000 crore, a......

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

No one needs to fear about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Population Register (NPR) is not going to throw anyone out of the country, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav......

Retail inflation slips to over 8-yr low of 1.54% in Sep

Retail inflation slowed to an over 8-year low of 1.54 per cent in September and slipped below Reserve Bank's comfort zone mainly due to subdued prices of vegetables, fruits and pulses, showed......

Why States Miss Monthly Spending Ceilings

CAG warns most states of fiscal imprudence as spending overshoots limits. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Most Indian states are bunching up their expenditure in the last month (March) of......

Key decisions taken at the 55th GST Council meet

The goods and services tax council on Saturday decided to levy an 18 per cent GST on margin value on sale of used electric vehicles by businesses and agreed to keep jet fuel (ATF) out of the......

GST shortfall: Centre to transfer Rs 6,000 cr to 16 states, 3 UTs

The finance ministry on Monday said it will transfer Rs 6,000 crore as the second tranche of GST compensation shortfall to 16 states and 3 Union Territories -- including Maharashtra, Bihar, Assam,......

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

As India kicks off its run in the World Test Championships on Thursday, Rajneesh Gupta tells you all you need to know about the India-West Indies on-field rivalry. IMAGE: India captain Virat Kohli......