Iran presses for an end to war within 30 days as Trump expresses doubtsIran has presented a new 30-day proposal to the U.S. aiming to end the ongoing conflict, not just extend the ceasefire. The plan includes l...
03 May, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
India–New Zealand $20 billion FTA: List of sectors set to gain ground as the deal kicks inIndia and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement. This pact offers zero-duty access for most Indian exports. Key sectors like texti...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as presidentMyanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has become president. This follows a military coup five years ago. He took power after an election ex...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Israeli parliament passes budget, allowing Netanyahu to avoid early electionsIsrael's parliament approved its annual budget in a late-night session. This action prevents early elections and allows Prime Minister Benj...
31 Mar, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Budget Session: Parliament to sit on next weekendParliament will convene this weekend to compensate for upcoming holidays. The Lok Sabha will not sit on Thursday and Friday due to Ugadi an...
18 Mar, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Will banks soon have a 5-day working week? Here’s what the government has saidThe proposal is under consideration, public sector banks (PSBs) currently follow a system where only the second and fourth Saturdays are of...
29 Jul, 2025, 12.56 PM IST
Attempts should be made to avoid Parliament session on Christmas: Adhir Ranjan ChowdhuryPeople from every religion have the right to celebrate their festivals and so do Christians. Therefore, the government should ensure that t...
06 Dec, 2022, 04.05 PM IST
Private sector DFIs may get 5-year tax holidayThe cabinet on Tuesday approved the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) — the state-run DFI proposed in the...
18 Mar, 2021, 07.08 AM IST
Priti Patel resigns as UK minister over Israel trip rowIn her resignation, Patel again apologised and said her actions "fell below the standards of transparency and openness that I have promoted...
09 Nov, 2017, 12.16 PM IST
Pakistan Hindu lawmakers demand holidays on religious festivalsIt was proposed by opposition Pakistan People's Party Hindu lawmakers Ramesh Lal and Ramesh Kumar Vankwani of ruling Pakistan Muslim League...
25 Mar, 2016, 03.07 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi discovers 'special connection' with Mongolian ParliamentModi, who arrived here last night from China on the second leg of his three-nation tour, is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the co...
17 May, 2015, 11.26 AM IST
Congress' KV Thomas may head Public Accounts CommitteeAppointments to key committees like finance, railways and HRD are awaited as are allotment of division numbers in Lok Sabha.
23 Jul, 2014, 11.23 AM IST
- Parliament holiday tomorrow for Onam
Parliament will have a holiday tomorrow on account of Onam festival. Speaker Meira Kumar announced that there would be no sitting tomorrow ...
28 Aug, 2012, 02.45 PM IST
- Indian Oil's Sri Lanka operations enjoys 10-year tax holiday: Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene
Indian Oil Corp's Lanka operations, LIOC, is enjoying a 10-year tax holiday, Deputy Economic Development Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene...
25 May, 2012, 11.13 PM IST
- PM Manmohan Singh woos allies to muster support for retail FDI
Parliament will go into a four-day recess after Friday. Negotiations will continue through the holiday and a compromise could emerge by Wed...
02 Dec, 2011, 02.22 AM IST
- Parliament holiday on Friday in view of Chhat festival
Parliament will have a holiday on Friday in view of Chhat festival, which is celebrated with great fervour in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern ...
10 Nov, 2010, 09.02 PM IST
- Chidambaram may restore holiday for oil, gas E&P
Finance Minister P Chidambaram may restore seven-year tax holiday for oil and gas exploration and production, but the same facility may not...
16 Apr, 2008, 06.25 PM IST