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More hiccups: No Dutch courage in Delhi govt's new excise policy

The new liquor policy promised several changes to the way alcoholic drinks are sold in Delhi

LPG cylinder refills by PMUY beneficiaries woefully inadequate, shows data

More than 95.8 million gas connections have been released under PMUY as of February 2, 2023, reveals data available on the official PMUY website

More than a clash of giants, the AAP-BJP face-off is a fight for survival

But this much is clear: that clashes between the two groupings are more than a David-Goliath war - it is a struggle for the survival of the fittest

A 'truth' waiting to be told

An interesting chapter has opened in the early-morning swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra chief minister in 2019. One thing is clear, somebody is being economical with truth

Underdog syndrome: Meet Nikki Haley, Republican presidential candidate

In her biography, Haley says she is proud of being an underdog. It is not clear if the Republicans are ready to back underdogs just yet

The House and Adani: Second half of Budget session will resume on March 14

If the first half of the Parliament session is any indication, for the matter to have traction, BJP leaders will have to get a crash course on the allegations made by Hindenburg

Old vs New: No early retirement for debate on pension as elections loom

The economics and politics behind the old versus new pension scheme as elections loom

Opposition won't let probe into Adani stock market crash come up short

Probe into Hindenburg report promises to be government-led, for the moment

Story in numbers: Not a long rope for death penalty adjudication

The number of death row inmates has increased steadily over the years, with Year 2022 seeing a 40 per cent jump since 2015

Pervez Musharraf: The firebrand general who morphed into a non-starter neta

Impatient yet pragmatic and flexible where required, he ultimately died in exile, paying a huge price for the place he earned in history

Capital crisis in Andhra Pradesh

The idea of three capitals has not been abandoned, even as the state lurches from financial crisis to crisis

Adani row: Opposition wants a probe while govt gets into defensive mode

Internally, opposition feels it might be better to focus on an SC-monitored probe, as given its majority in both houses, advantage in a JPC might rest with BJP

Adani vs Hindenburg: Opposition seeks JPC or SC-monitored probe

The Opposition parties tried to raise the issue in both Houses of Parliament but were disallowed by the chair

Sartorial to spending: Green dominates the House during Budget speech

The word 'green' was used by the finance minister 23 times in her 60-plus-minute speech, reinforcing the jungle theme as she moved from thicket to thicket, stumbling occasionally

Election on mind: Amid OPS push, bid to keep govt staff happy

Unimpressed Oppn says Budget has nothing for poor, unemployed

From seeker, India now a solution-giver: President Droupadi Murmu

Describing Modi govt as 'decisive', she highlights its achievements - from infra ramp-up to digital boost

Parliament's Budget session from Tuesday, Congress yet to show its hand

MPs feel that for the first time, the Congress is playing its cards close to its chest as no party leader is likely to be present at the meeting (they are unable to return from the Bharat Jodo Yatra)

'Three deaths every day': Labour safety under construction in India

As many as 3,331 deaths were recorded between 2018 and 2020, but only 14 people were imprisoned for offences under the Factories Act, 1948, during the same period, reveals data

Congress preparing itself internally for 2024 Lok Sabha elections challenge

"We will win Karnataka (Assembly elections), followed by Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and with good possibilities in Madhya Pradesh. After that, we will win Haryana"

Constitution withstood test of time: President Murmu ahead of Republic Day

The government did not overlook low-income groups, said Droupadi Murmu, President of India