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Sheela Bhatt
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For Opposition, Govt’s prudence good news: ‘Relieved there’s nothing’Subscriber Only
February 02, 2017 02:14 IST
There was endless debate on whether loans of farmers would be waived — as the UPA had done it in 2008 — or the idea of Universal Basic Income introduced to guarantee basic income to all citizens.
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
Uttar Pradesh polls: How Priyanka, Rahul Gandhi misread Akhilesh YadavSubscriber Only
January 22, 2017 04:50 IST
Congress' attitude to play a national party vis-a-vis what it sees as a regional player, touched a raw nerve in the SP leadership.
Sun, Jan 22, 2017
Mallikarjun Kharge’s dissent note: Panel overlooked more competent CBI chief candidateSubscriber Only
January 20, 2017 02:56 IST
Mallikarjun Kharge pointed to Alok Verma’s inexperience, cited departure from criteria and pressed the case of another shortlisted officer, Rupak Kumar Dutta, as “the most suitable candidate”
Fri, Jan 20, 2017
Simply Put: The story in Uttar PradeshSubscriber Only
January 12, 2017 00:33 IST
A month before voting begins, UP is in flux, the political picture is even more complex than what the state has a reputation for.
Thu, Jan 12, 2017
Seat by Muslim seat, BJP scripts UP narrativeSubscriber Only
January 06, 2017 03:06 IST
Plans strategy against BSP’s 97 Muslim candidates, hopes to gain out of SP’s M-Y formula — with a wary eye on Akhilesh
Fri, Jan 06, 2017
Rose valley case: CBI arrests her MP, Mamata Banerjee accuses CentreSubscriber Only
January 04, 2017 03:46 IST
TMC’s Sudip Bandyopadhyay held for alleged favours by chit fund company.
Wed, Jan 04, 2017
Eye on 2019, young CM Akhilesh Yadav likely to weather party stormSubscriber Only
December 31, 2016 02:42 IST
Akhilesh has emerged from his father’s shadow, and left Rahul Gandhi behind in many of the political arts; war may end in his success in long run
Sat, Dec 31, 2016
Parasmal Lodha held, ED says his phones a ‘digital diary of who’s who’Subscriber Only
December 23, 2016 02:58 IST
Lodha was arrested by the ED from Mumbai in connection with the recovery of a large amount of new currency notes.
Fri, Dec 23, 2016
PM Modi, CJI, Mallikarjun Kharge to meet to decide CBI chiefSubscriber Only
December 17, 2016 03:31 IST
Names for three other key appointments — Chief of the Army Staff, Director of the Research & Analysis Wing, Director of the Intelligence Bureau — are also under consideration of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Sat, Dec 17, 2016
AgustaWestland case: CBI to knock on Vijay Singh, CAG Shashi Kant Sharma’s doorSubscriber Only
December 13, 2016 04:44 IST
In February 2010, India had signed a contract with AgustaWestland International Ltd for supply of 12 AW 101 VVIP helicopters at an aggregated price of Rs 3726.96 crore.
Tue, Dec 13, 2016
Queuing up for changeSubscriber Only
December 01, 2016 00:02 IST
Pleased at the suffering of the dishonest, poor voters support the Modi government’s demonetisation move. But this enthusiasm is emotional, not political.
Thu, Dec 01, 2016
As Gujarat Energy & Petrochemicals Minister, Saurabh Patel joined family firm that invested in oil, gas blocksSubscriber Only
November 22, 2016 05:04 IST
Saurabh Patel, dropped in August, joined Suryaja in 2010 with his son when he was Minister; the firm has 4.01% stake in GNRL which has stake in 8 blocks .
Fri, Dec 02, 2016
Do not see cross-LoC strikes minimising Pak bid to stir up trouble, spread alienation in J&K: Former NSA Shivshankar MenonSubscriber Only
November 22, 2016 01:15 IST
It has been our consistent official position that J&K is an inalienable part of India, and that the issue with Pakistan is the return of Pakistan-occupied territory.
Thu, Nov 24, 2016
Buzz in govt: ‘Demonetisation not just economic reform, but a transformation’Subscriber Only
November 13, 2016 01:10 IST
“In one stroke, the nuisance of fake currency notes, being pumped in by Pakistan over the last two decades, has been struck," says a senior source in govt.
Sun, Nov 13, 2016
Kalikho Pul left explosive secret notes, can rock politics: Ex-Governor Jyoti Prasad RajkhowaSubscriber Only
October 26, 2016 03:31 IST
Rajkhowa, who stepped down as governor in September, told The Indian Express that he had been seeking a CBI inquiry into the circumstances leading to Pul’s death.
Wed, Oct 26, 2016
Grand alliance back on cards: Mulayam Singh camp makes callsSubscriber Only
October 24, 2016 04:47 IST
Aides allege Akhilesh Yadav ready to go alone, with punchline ‘Mera parivar UP hai’.
Tue, Oct 25, 2016
Cross-LoC operations in past too, strikes made public as part of strategy, S Jaishankar tells panelSubscriber Only
October 19, 2016 04:16 IST
According to sources, Congress member Satyavrat Chaturvedi asked whether this was the first surgical strike that India carried out against Pakistan.
Wed, Oct 19, 2016
Narasimha Rao decided he will be No. 1… Manmohan Singh tried to be so, Congress didn’t let him, says Sanjaya BaruSubscriber Only
October 19, 2016 03:32 IST
Former media adviser to then PM Manmohan Singh speaks to The Indian Express about his new book on the importance of former PM Narasimha Rao.
Wed, Oct 19, 2016
BJP set to have a minister in Arunachal govt, will be state No. 14 in party kittySubscriber Only
October 14, 2016 04:43 IST
Pema Khandu and his colleagues deserted the Congress and joined the People’s Party of Arunachal.
Fri, Oct 14, 2016
Will talk only terror, says Delhi, amid reports that India, Pakistan NSAs have spokenSubscriber Only
October 04, 2016 04:22 IST
The political and security establishment here are waiting to see how Pakistan responds to the strikes which, according to New Delhi, inflicted heavy casualties on Pakistan.
Thu, Oct 06, 2016
India not very tax-compliant, declarations impressive: Revenue Secretary Hasmukh AdhiaSubscriber Only
October 02, 2016 04:43 IST
The government did not start out with specific expectations, and only wanted to give an opportunity to people who had not declared their income correctly, to come clean, Adhia said.
Sun, Oct 02, 2016
Surgical strike was sealed, delivered, kept under wraps until CCS meetingSubscriber Only
October 01, 2016 05:02 IST
Right now, though, the government believes that any premature release of pictures or videos can complicate the post-strike situation.
Sat, Oct 01, 2016
Departments to brief PM Narendra Modi on Indus waters treaty todaySubscriber Only
September 26, 2016 04:37 IST
In the wake of the Uri attack, there have been calls to abrogate the Indus Waters Treaty.
Tue, Sep 27, 2016
View in Govt, party: Need to address anger on Uri attack, walk tough talkSubscriber Only
September 22, 2016 04:24 IST
A senior political functionary said that the government’s action could come as mix of military, political and diplomatic responses played out in a series of steps to turn the heat on Pakistan.
Thu, Sep 22, 2016
Uri attack: PM Narendra Modi says attack will not go unpunished, Rajnath Singh calls Pak a terror stateSubscriber Only
September 19, 2016 03:02 IST
Heavily armed militants suspected to be from Pakistan-based JeM stormed an army base in Uri in Kashmir killing 17 jawans early Sunday
Mon, Sep 19, 2016Journalism of Courage
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