'KCR isn't same anymore, power corrupted him': K Kavitha launches her new party 'Telangana Rashtra Sena'Kalvakuntla Kavitha has launched a new political party, Telangana Rashtra Sena, in Hyderabad. She aims to fulfill the unachieved dreams of ...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Quitting tobacco could give economic boost to over 20.5 million households in IndiaImagine a future where millions of Indian families break free from the grasp of tobacco, climbing up the economic ladder. The most disadvan...
21 Apr, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
His vital role in progress of our nation shall always be remembered: Kharge pays tribute to Narasimha RaoCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge commemorated PV Narasimha Rao's 104th birth anniversary, acknowledging his pivotal role in India's ec...
28 Jun, 2025, 09.39 AM IST
Modi govt says worked in past 11 years to uplift middle-classThe Modi government asserts its dedication to improving the lives of the middle class. Government states that policies and reforms have add...
07 Jun, 2025, 12.11 AM IST
FM puts aam aadmi on a 'detax' dietFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major tax relief package, significantly benefiting India's middle class amid economic chall...
02 Feb, 2025, 01.53 PM IST
Tax bonanza in Budget: A (middle) class action to boost demandThe budget introduces significant tax relief measures for the urban middle class, expected to boost disposable income, encourage consumer s...
02 Feb, 2025, 12.40 AM IST
Budget may trigger consumption revival as purchasing power increases for middle class: FMCG companiesThe budget aims to boost urban consumption by increasing the disposable income of the middle class through significant tax relief measures....
01 Feb, 2025, 03.39 PM IST
Kharge praises 'groundbreaking' 1991 budget, says there's pressing need for meaningful reformsCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge praised the monumental impact of the Liberalisation Budget of 1991, led by then Prime Minister P V Na...
24 Jul, 2024, 12.36 PM IST
Government schemes propelled 13.5 crore people into new middle class: PM Narendra ModiThe Prime Minister's address highlighted a range of achievements over the past years, reflecting India's progress in multiple sectors. "PM ...
17 Aug, 2023, 06.17 PM IST
Union Budget 'progressive'; ticks all boxes, powers India's growth drive: Jyotiraditya ScindiaOn Wednesday, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2023-24, which is also the last full-fledged budget of the curre...
01 Feb, 2023, 07.01 PM IST
10% quota for poorer sections doesn't violate basic structure of Constitution: JaitleyThe union minister noted that the original Constitution (unamended) in its Preamble mentions equality of opportunity and justice for all wh...
11 Jan, 2019, 05.42 PM IST
Budget 2018: BJP leaders back thrust on farmers, dalits and tribalsWhile the National Health Protection Scheme has become the talking point of the budget, some MPs felt that implementing it could be a tall ...
02 Feb, 2018, 11.58 PM IST
New entrants in India's middle class: Drivers, carpenters, pani puri vendorsLower middle class, according to a study, refers to households whose daily per capita consumption expenditure is between Rs 134 and Rs 268 ...
25 Jul, 2016, 03.57 PM IST
Country will not go into the hands of Nathuram Godse's descendants: CPI(M)'s Buddhadeb BhattacharjeeCPI(M) state secretary Biman Bose too slammed the Centre for not fulfilling its poll promises and 'bulldozing' Parliament by bringing ordin...
03 Jan, 2015, 10.46 PM IST
BJP manifesto bears strong resemblance to the 2012 Gujarat manifestoThe slogan on the front cover page “Sabka saath Sabka Vikash” is a direct translation of Gujarati slogan “Sauno saath sauno vikash” (everyo...
08 Apr, 2014, 08.38 AM IST
Target to upgrade 70 crore people to middle class: Rahul GandhiHis remarks came a day after he said in Raipur that the party's focus will be on uplift of those who fall between below poverty line and mi...
30 Jan, 2014, 07.24 PM IST
Congress to focus on people between BPL and middle class: Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi said after the coming elections, the party will focus on the uplift of those who fall between below poverty line category and ...
29 Jan, 2014, 11.06 PM IST