Free electricity, abolishing UAPA: Mehbooba Mufti releases PDP's manifesto ahead of J-K assembly electionsAhead of the Jammu and Kashmir elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) released a manifesto promising free electricity up to 200 unit...
24 Aug, 2024, 04.21 PM IST
Maharashtra govt cuts VAT on petrol and diesel by ₹5 & ₹3The Maharashtra government on Thursday announced that it will be cutting the value added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel. Deputy Chief Minis...
14 Jul, 2022, 03.38 PM IST
Civil society groups to rally against Modi govt; 'Secular' parties to lend supportThe move comes days after activist Jean Dreze's temporary detention by Jharkhand police sparked an uproar among civil society groups.
03 Apr, 2019, 02.44 PM IST
Ten trade unions demand national minimum wage, pensionThe 10 unions jointly addressed workers across India through their national convention held on Tuesday.
06 Mar, 2019, 07.29 AM IST
Both UPA and NDA governments weakened Lokpal Bill: Anna HazareHe alleged that Modi government was giving "more emphasis to the interests" of industrialists than to farmers who are not getting proper pr...
15 Dec, 2017, 08.11 PM IST
NDA government working in opaque manner on pension issue: Aruna RoyPension Parishad, an initiative by Roy and other activists working for the welfare of unorganised sector, deliberated on several issues dur...
28 Sep, 2015, 06.40 PM IST
Anna Hazare to meet Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi on SundayHazare has already announced launching an indefinite fast on October 2 in Delhi over the Land Bill and to press for OROP.
25 Jul, 2015, 10.12 PM IST
Anna Hazare to launch stir over One Rank One Pension, Land Bill on October 2Social activist Anna Hazare today said he would launch an indefinite fast on October 2 in Delhi over the controversial Land Acquisition Bil...
15 Jul, 2015, 06.50 PM IST
Anna Hazare meets ex-Defence officers on 'One Rank, One Pension' issueIn his letter, Anna said that the country must take care of its farmers and soldiers, however clarifying that his protest is not political.
15 Jul, 2015, 02.12 PM IST
Anna Hazare to launch stir over OROP and Land Acquisition BillSocial activist Anna Hazare today said a countrywide agitation will be launched over the issues of One Rank One Pension (OROP) and the Land...
07 Jul, 2015, 10.43 PM IST
Syriza's own hard-left supporters are turning against Greece's new 'tombstone' bailout dealGreece needs to unlock its 7.2 billion ($8.2 billion, £5.16 billion) bailout tranche to make debt repayments due this month and next, or it...
25 Jun, 2015, 12.47 PM IST
Parliament panel seeks people's view on RTI Amendment BillThe bill seeks to amend RTI Act to keep political parties out of the Act's purview, to negate the CIC decision which held 6 parties as publ...
22 Sep, 2013, 01.53 PM IST
RTI Amendment Bill may come up for discussion on MondayA bill seeking to amend the RTI Act is scheduled to come up for discussion in Lok Sabha tomorrow.
01 Sep, 2013, 10.31 AM IST
- CPM central committee ends its three-day session in Kolkata
The three-day central committee of the party concluded here on Saturday and after the meeting, the Marxists have issued a statement in whic...
19 Jan, 2013, 06.52 PM IST
Govt working on Rs 21,100-crore plan to raise pensionsIt also aims to reach out to an additional 64.12 lakh persons and is considering widening eligibility norms for pensions.
05 Nov, 2012, 05.21 AM IST
- Just one bill can't rid India of graft: Rahul Gandhi
While Rahul praised Hazare and said he had helped people articulate their disillusionment, the young leader said the activist's demand can ...
27 Aug, 2011, 06.52 AM IST
- Greece could modify EU-IMF deal if austerity works: minister
An unpopular austerity deal with the EU and the IMF to grant Greece billions of euros in badly needed loans could be modified if the belt-t...
09 May, 2010, 02.46 PM IST