India
Black money law: Foreign property to be taxed at current price
The calculation takes into account that tax assessment was made on an amount of Rs 20 lakh after purchase of the property, meaning a non-disclosure of assets worth about Rs 30 lakh at that time.
Education policy: States raise concern over no-detention till Class 8
ome other states including Assam, Nagaland, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan are understood to have voiced similar concerns.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar talks to Punjab CM over recovery of five bodies
Kumar spoke to Punjab CM and his Deputy Sukhbir Singh Badal on recovery of bodies of five natives of Purnea district at Talwandi Bhai village in Firozpur district of Punjab, an official statement said in Patna.
BJP, Congress accuse AAP of going back on poll promise as water tariff hiked in Delhi
The BJP and Congress have accused the Arvind Kejriwal-led party of going back on its electoral promises.
Government to auction 15-20 more mines if Coal Bill passed in Rajya Sabha
"If the Bill (Coal Mines) get passed (in Rajya Sabha) then there would be auction of 15-20 coal blocks. It (the auction) will start in April-end or the first week of May," Coal Secretary Anil Swarup said in an interview.
Mr Obama, India has shown the world its diversity is the essence of its unity
United States too had communal problems in Watts and recently in Jackson Mississippi. People will learn from such mistakes, mishaps and move on.
Solar Impulse-2 aircraft lands in Varanasi after 2-hour delay in immigration clearance in Ahmedabad
Swiss pilot Bertrand Piccard, who had flown the airplane from Muscat to Ahmedabad, did not get clearance from the Immigration department.
Coal bill may clear Rajya Sabha hurdle, mines bill to go back to Lok Sabha
The 19-member Select Committee on the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill, 2015 headed by Anil Madhav Dave (BJP) with majority view recommended "enactment of the legislation without any modification".
Now ballot papers to have candidates' photographs
To allow CEOs add photographs to ballot papers, the EC has modified its existing directions issued under the Conduct of Election Rules.
Kerala Opposition women MLAs claim male members molested them in Assembly, ask who will protect them
While suspension was ordered for destroying the Speaker's dais, not even a warning has been issued to those who tried to misbehave with the women lawmakers.
List of winners of Indian of the Year 2014
The award recognises the Indians whose contribution to the country has strengthened the foundation of our society.
Swine-flu death toll 1,587; cases reported 27,886, says Health Minister
A total of 27,886 swine flu cases have been reported from different parts of the country since January 1 (up to March 11), Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda said during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha.
Haryana government passes law for cow protection, provides for imprisonment upto 10 years
After discussing the Haryana 'Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan' Bill, 2015, which also provides for a fine ranging from Rs 30,000 to Rs one lakh, for about an hour, the House passed it with voice vote.
Government intends another discussion with Opposition on Land Bill
The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Amendment) Bill, 2015 was passed in Lok Sabha on February 24 with nine amendments.
Proposal to revamp Brahmaputra Board under consideration: Government to Rajya Sabha
In his written reply, Minister of State for Water Resources Sanwar Lal Jat said the bill has been circulated to the states in the northeast region for their views and suggestions.
Delhi Archbishop condemns attack on Christians
"Any form of violence in the name of religion needs to be stopped immediately through a collective and strong political will by the governments, both at central and state levels," the Archbishop said.