Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...
13 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
European Union agrees to double steel import tariffs to 50% to curb cheap inflows from ChinaThe European Union has agreed to double steel import tariffs to 50% and cut duty-free quotas to curb a surge in cheap imports, largely from...
14 Apr, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
EU lawmakers say will freeze US trade deal after Supreme Court rulingEU lawmakers said on Monday they would put on hold a key trade deal with the United States after a Supreme Court ruling struck down many of...
23 Feb, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
'Not a security threat': Engineer Rashid's tells Delhi court, seeks custody paroleJammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid, currently jailed, has requested custody parole to attend the upcoming Parliament session, asserting t...
05 Mar, 2025, 06.26 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi asks Lok Sabha Speaker to end restrictions on media in ParliamentLeader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to lift media restrictions in Parliament. He expressed concern o...
29 Jul, 2024, 06.42 PM IST
Parliament breach panel identifies lapses and suggests actionThe committee appointed by the Home Ministry to investigate the December 13 Parliament breach has submitted its final report, proposing com...
31 Jan, 2024, 01.13 AM IST
Govt ropes in CISF for security of Parliament complexIn response to the recent security breach at the Parliament complex, the government has decided to entrust the "comprehensive" security of ...
21 Dec, 2023, 02.19 PM IST
CRPF marks 81st raising day, Home Minister Shah extends wishesThe force came into existence as the Crown Representative's Police this day in 1939. It became the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on t...
29 Jul, 2019, 10.14 AM IST
Hamid Ansari expresses concern over reduced Parliament sessions durationAnsari said the three minutes alloted to members during Zero Hour is sufficient for MPs to raise their issues and added, in Parliaments of ...
30 Jul, 2016, 05.39 PM IST
Tractor trolley hits barricade, triggers alarm inside Parliament complexA security alarm was triggered today when a tractor trolley accidentally hit a barricade inside the Parliament House complex.
04 Aug, 2015, 07.36 PM IST
Congress issues timetable for MPs to avoid embarrassmentThe party has issued roster duty to its MPs from this week, in what is an unprecedented move to enforce attendance in Parliament.
25 Jul, 2014, 11.25 AM IST
Special paramilitary unit takes over Parliament securityThe commandos and security personnel of this squad called the Parliament Duty Group (PDG) is drawn from the Central Reserve Police Force.
03 Jul, 2014, 05.08 PM IST
My heart bleeds over what is happening in the House: Manmohan SinghVenting his anguish over disruptions in Parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said his heart bleeds over what is happening in the...
12 Feb, 2014, 06.12 PM IST
- Special commando unit for Parliament yet to see light of day
The elite team, drawn from the best trained men and women of the CRPF, will be called the Parliament Duty Group (PDG).
10 Feb, 2013, 02.37 PM IST
- Cabinet clears setting up of green tribunal
The Cabinet on Thursday gave its approval to the proposal to set up a National Green Tribunal. At the same time, the Cabinet referred the p...
04 Dec, 2009, 06.16 AM IST
- States seek steep hike in stamp duty on life cover
Cost of insurance cover for individuals and group health schemes that companies purchase for their employees could go up, as some states ha...
16 Nov, 2009, 02.50 AM IST