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Govt's excise duty cut on fuel a "political move": Congress MP Rajiv Shukla

New Delhi, March 27 -- Congress MP Rajiv Shukla on Friday termed the Centre's decision to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel as a "political move" aimed at gaining advantage. Speaking on the issu... Read More


"They are offering a mere pittance in relief...": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on excise duty reduction on petrol, diesel

New Delhi, March 27 -- Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Friday slammed the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), saying it has given a mere pittance in relief after committing a massive heist of Rs 28 lakh crore d... Read More


"Today's announcement was because of Assembly elections. Wait till April 30th": Jairam Ramesh questions timing of fuel duty cut

New Delhi, March 27 -- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday raised concerns about the government's decision to reduce excise duties on petrol and diesel, claiming that the move was politically moti... Read More


'100 to 168 hours lost yearly': Raghav Chadha flags traffic crisis in metros, seeks national mission

India, March 27 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has highlighted in the Rajya Sabha the growing traffic crisis in India's major cities, claiming that commuters spend 100 to 168 hours every ye... Read More


"Women who quit party subjected to abuse," alleges former TVK leader Ranjana Nachiyar after joining DMK

Chennai, March 27 -- Former women's wing leader of TVK Ranjana Nachiyar on Friday joined the DMK in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, citing serious concerns over how women were treated in h... Read More


Poll official assaulted in Bengal's Nadia during training session

Kolkata, March 27 -- A polling official was allegedly assaulted during an election training session at a Block Development Office in West Bengal's Nadia district on Friday after he flagged a violation... Read More


BJP's Jai Ram Thakur seeks HC probe into Himachal's Himcare health scheme

Shimla, March 27 -- A sharp confrontation unfolded in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly over the Himcare health scheme, with Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur accusing the ... Read More


Rupali Chakankar resigns as NCP women wing's state president; reiterates call for impartial probe in Kharat case

New Delhi, March 27 -- Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rupali Chakankar on Friday resigned from the position of the party's Women Wing's State President over the allegations of her involvement... Read More


'We will still pay same amount we were paying before': Pawan Khera slams Centre after excise duty cuts on petrol, diesel

New Delhi, March 27 -- Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday questioned the claims made by the Narendra Modi government that the announced excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel provide relief for the ... Read More


India-US trade deal: Piyush Goyal, Jamieson Greer discuss next steps BTA negotiations

New Delhi, March 27 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Friday to discuss the next steps in the India-US bilateral trade agreem... Read More