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Shinde govt cuts VAT on fuel, reverses many MVA decisions

The Maharashtra government has decided to reduce the value added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 3 per litre respectively, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said in Mumbai on Thursday.......

BJP States Go All Out With Populist Schemes

Several BJP-backed state governments have unveiled schemes targeting the poor, women, farmers and students, following the party's setback in the Lok Sabha polls. IMAGE: Rajasthan Chief Minister......

'Every Shiv Sainik feels like the CM today'

'I came here to witness the historic message this oath-taking ceremony has sent to the nation and Maharashtra.'Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports from Shivaji Park. IMAGE: Shiv Sena supporters......

100 days of AAP ki Sarkar: Hits & Misses

The Aam Aadmi Party government's first 100 days in power in Delhi have been a mixed bag. While it brought about greater participation of the public and stakeholders in governance, the CM and his......

Govt gains Rs 1.6 lakh cr from excise duty hike on petrol, diesel

The Union government will gain close to Rs 1.6 lakh crore in additional revenues this fiscal from a record hike in excise duty on petrol and diesel that has pushed the total incidence of taxation......

Bihar struggles to pay the price of liquor ban

Incentives for industries have been rolled back and teachers have gone without salary for months as the state grapples with the after-effects of the ban While speaking at a conference in Patna in......

Inflation under check in 2015? Not quite!

While onion prices again brought tears to the eyes of consumers, prices of tur dal touched record high levels above Rs 200 a kilogram. When it comes to inflation, the year 2015 has shown......

'Economy will be normal in 2-3 quarters'

'I feel that since they know the problems, in the next 2 to 3 quarters, these problems could be resolved.''But they should realise that things are not working well right now.' When Shobha Warrier......

Sunflower 2 Review: Unfunny!

Sunil Grover and a perky Adah Sharma somehow salvage Sunflower 2, observes Deepa Gahlot. A hugely popular and wonderful American Web series called Only Murders In The Building is being mentioned......

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal's 156 off 174 balls against Rajasthan contained 18 boundaries and a six. Photograph: BCCI Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal warmed up nicely for the upcoming Test series against......

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

Selector Sidana stages walkout from meeting, specialist Ranji openers stay back at Rajkot hotel IMAGE : There was a meeting to select Delhi U-25 team by DDCA's senior selection committee, and......

Akhil in boxing team for Asian Games, says 'glad I am back in the fold'

All but written off after a string of injuries wrecked havoc on his career four years ago, enigmatic boxer Akhil Kumar staged a remarkable comeback to make the 10-member Indian men's team for the......

Ranji Roundup: Anmolpreet's ton puts Punjab on top

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday IMAGE: Punjab batsman Anmolpreet Singh hits a shot. Photograph: Swapan Mahapatra/PTI Anmolpreet Singh cracked an unbeaten century as Punjab grabbed a......