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February 28, 2017 15:39 IST
These are the first growth estimates to be put out by CSO after demonetisation and currency recall was implemented last year.
Tue, Feb 28, 2017February 28, 2017 12:56 IST
A last ditch appeal for majority showing concern of a hung mandate looks uncharacteristic of the usually assured PM.
Tue, Feb 28, 2017February 27, 2017 18:56 IST
The reaction of the public at large on the violent and threatening reaction to a peaceful protest speaks volumes about the culture of protest in India and the even more ironically the ‘acceptability’ of forms of peaceful protest.
Tue, Feb 28, 2017February 27, 2017 14:19 IST
Cricketer Virender Sehwag and actor Randeep Hooda took to Twitter to give their opinion on a Delhi University student who had posted a picture on Facebook and Twitter protesting against the ABVP.
Mon, Feb 27, 2017February 26, 2017 16:39 IST
In 2017, there have been at least 55 mass shootings in the US, according to Gunviolencearchive.com. There have been 9,043 cases of gun violence.
Tue, Feb 28, 2017February 23, 2017 18:05 IST
Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar claimed the BJP’s seats have gone up three times from last time while Sena had a marginal increase. Taking a look at the numbers, the win looks impressive.
Thu, Feb 23, 2017February 23, 2017 16:00 IST
Winning municipal elections, particularly in Mumbai and Thane is crucial for Sena to recover ground in the state. It will give the Sena a lot more space to fight the BJP in the government’s decisions at the state level.
Thu, Feb 23, 2017February 22, 2017 17:55 IST
Ramjas College clash: ABVP claimed they did not have any part in the cancellation of Umar’s and Shehla’s talks
Thu, Feb 23, 2017February 22, 2017 16:28 IST
A physical test is mandatory to enter service. But does that mean the recruited police official will stay fit physically and by extension fit for duty till the time he/she retires?
Wed, Feb 22, 2017February 22, 2017 14:33 IST
During his agitations, KCR reportedly vowed to present gold ornaments to appease deities if his wish for a separate Telangana state came true.
Wed, Feb 22, 2017February 21, 2017 18:45 IST
Despite demonetisation and close monitoring of cash movement in the course of remonetisation, the amounts of seizures has been astonishing. The figures are up massively compared to the 2012 elections.
Wed, Feb 22, 2017February 21, 2017 14:16 IST
Disagreements may cause conflict in the White House as Trump deals with a war veteran whose doctoral thesis ‘Dereliction of Duty’, published as a book in 1997 which won many accolades, questions the failure of generals of the Vietnam War.
Tue, Feb 21, 2017February 20, 2017 18:04 IST
The race for majority in the 403 seat house has turned the fight into a bitter exchange of below the belt blows, personal attacks and non-issues highlighted to gain brownie points and applause to sway large crowds.
Mon, Feb 20, 2017February 20, 2017 14:40 IST
On a regular day, the station caters over five lakh passengers and 361 trains. The redevelopment project is aimed at converting the station into a swanky hub for convenient travel and superior shopping experience to commuters.
Mon, Feb 20, 2017February 20, 2017 12:10 IST
The express train rammed the freight train from the back and its locomotive ripped apart a couple of bogies, which shows the severity of the accident.
Mon, Feb 20, 2017February 19, 2017 14:31 IST
What was meant to be a vote of confidence turned to a violent ruckus. Chairs were thrown, documents torn and hostility was rampant on the House floor.
Mon, Feb 20, 2017February 16, 2017 19:21 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has meandered around the idea of demonetisation but never clearly gave away his agenda.
Fri, Feb 17, 2017February 16, 2017 18:01 IST
Demonetisation: 100 days on, the situation has stabilised to some extent, but the shock is still felt and will take some time to wither away.
Fri, Feb 17, 2017February 15, 2017 17:12 IST
Sasikala was convicted in the case for amassing illicit wealth and conspiracy. But the court that convicted her, found Jayalalithaa guilty as well. So, her invoking Jayalalithaa sends various signals.
Thu, Feb 16, 2017February 14, 2017 16:47 IST
The Supreme Court convicted AIADMK general secretary Sasikala Natarajan on Tuesday, leading to an imminent split in the party. Chief Minister O Panneerselvam was expelled from the party’s primary membership by Sasikala.
Thu, Feb 16, 2017February 12, 2017 16:24 IST
While MGR and Jayalalithaa helped the party flourish, they are responsible for the leadership crisis by not letting a second rung take roots.
Mon, Feb 13, 2017February 09, 2017 14:58 IST
Influential AIADMK leader Madhusudanan has joined the O Panneerselvam camp, substantially tilting the balance in the caretaker Chief Minister’s favour. Madhusudanan is the AIADMK presidium president and an old hand of MG Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa.
Fri, Feb 10, 2017February 08, 2017 14:27 IST
In a dramatic late night move on Tuesday, the usually passive Panneerselvam claimed that he was forced to resign as chief minister to pave the way for Sasikala. Within minutes, he was sacked from his position as party’s treasurer.
Wed, Feb 08, 2017February 07, 2017 18:22 IST
The seven-phase Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections is beginning on February 11 when 73 constituencies of 403 assembly will vote.
Thu, Feb 16, 2017February 07, 2017 16:07 IST
PM Modi avoided the backlash of initial days when the country was suffering from a severe cash crunch and chose to speak on the matter only in election rallies and his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio address to the nation.
Thu, Feb 16, 2017