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BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad claimed that Congress leaders like former prime minister Manmohan Singh and Antony may understand the sensitivity involved with the deal but were forced to demand that the NDA government share details of the fighter aircraft, to defend Gandhi. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Collective singing of falsehood by Cong on Rafale deal price to defend...

'The stand of the Congress on the Rafale deal is clearly not in the interest of the country,' Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

23 July 2018 9:36 PM IST

On May 22, violence had broken out on the 100th day of the anti-Sterlite agitations after police opened fire on residents marching towards the district collectors office.

Groundwater in TN's Sterlite plant area contaminated beyond limit:...

A violent protest demanding the closure of the Sterlite plant had resulted in the death of 13 people in May.

23 July 2018 8:00 PM IST

Opposition Congress leader Anand Sharma accused the government of misusing central probe agencies. (Photo: PTI)

Govt misusing central probe agencies for 'targeted political...

Anand Sharma said functioning and 'misuse' of central agencies were creating 'an environment of distrust, fear, and...

23 July 2018 7:58 PM IST

For this fiscal year, the refiners had decided to almost double imports from Iran, which offered almost free shipping and extended credit period on oil sales. (Representational Image/AFP)

Iran replaces Saudi Arabia to become second largest oil supplier to...

India, Iran's top oil client after China, shipped in 5.67 mn tonnes per day of oil from country in first three months of...

23 July 2018 7:46 PM IST

The government is considering converting GST Network- which is handling the IT infrastructure of the new indirect tax regime - into a state-owned company, an official source said.

Consumer durables, FMCG stocks surge up to 10 pc on GST rate cut

The GST Council on Saturday cut tax rates on 88 items, including footwear, refrigerator, washing machine and small...

23 July 2018 6:29 PM IST

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the regional hub complex of the elite anti-terror force National Security Guard (NSG) at Ibrahimpatnam near Hyderabad on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Govt forms ministers' group to act against 'mobocracy', to report to...

The high level committee will submit its recommendations to the Government within four weeks.

23 July 2018 6:21 PM IST

The new BlackBerry Key One is displayed at the Mobile World Congress centre in Barcelona on February 25, 2017 (Photo: AFP)

Eyes on privacy, Optiemus plans to line up more BlackBerry phones

The company is also designing its communication campaign to highlight the privacy features offered by BlackBerry phones.

23 July 2018 6:12 PM IST

The changed power scenario in the country is putting pressure on state governments to review the existing power purchase agreements with independent power projects.

Panel explores options for stressed power projects of Tata, Essar,...

The panel has informed the developers that the procurers will not be able to take care of past losses.

23 July 2018 5:59 PM IST

It is widely believed that Chahal is being kept match-ready as the selectors have named senior squad for only three Test matches. (Photo: PTI)

Yuzvendra Chahal included in India 'A' squad for 4-day matches vs...

The first of the two games will be played in Belgaum (August 4-7) followed by the second in Bengaluru (August 10-13).

23 July 2018 5:54 PM IST

The report states that Apple will bundle a fast charger with the 6.1-inch iPhone for compensating the omission of most features. (Photo: Gostek via Forbes)

Apple making some iPhone models in Bengaluru: Govt informs Parliament

Details of private business decisions are not maintained by the Centre.

23 July 2018 5:48 PM IST

Parliament is not a legislative machine. It is the grand inquest of the nation, which ensures the governments accountability.

Amendments to insolvency law to help one industry': Opposition in...

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2018, was introduced by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal.

23 July 2018 5:44 PM IST

Replying to an RTI query, it said the study reports of the NIPFP, NCAER and NIFM were received by the government on December 30, 2013, July 18, 2014, and August 21, 2014, respectively. (Representational Image | PTI)

Finance Ministry refuses to share black money reports

In reply to an RTI application, finance ministry said the disclosure of information would cause a breach of privilege of...

23 July 2018 5:39 PM IST