BJP ‘disappointed’ with Lokpal bill, Lalu fumes
New Delhi : Strongly objecting to the “unconstitutional” minority quota provision in the Lokpal bill, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday demanded that the…
Lokpal bill tabled in parliament
New Delhi : The government Thursday tabled the anti-graft Lokpal bill in the Lok Sabha. The long discussed bill envisages the setting up of…
VHP to oppose backdoor entry of muslim quotas into Lokpal
New Delhi : Right wing hindu outfit VHP said today it will strongly oppose the entry of muslims and other minorities into the Lokpal…
Business visas for Chinese up
New Delhi : Amid differences over a host of issues with China, the government Wednesday said it has taken note of the potential misuse…
US$152 million World Bank loan for Uttar Pradesh healthcare
New Delhi : A 152 million credit to India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh (UP), was approved by the World Bank Board of Executive…
World Bank , India ink $250 mn loan for rural West Bengal
New Delhi : The World Bank today signed a $ 250 million credit and loan agreement with the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of…
$130 million World Bank aid for 300,000 village homes in NE India
New Delhi : The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$130 million credit to finance the Government of India’s (GOI) efforts…
Uttar Pradesh cold deaths rises to 105
New Delhi : People in parts of north India Wednesday got some relief from the bone-chilling winds of last few days but the early…
Cabinet clears Lokpal bill
New Delhi : The union cabinet Tuesday approved the much-awaited Lokpal bill after a two-hour special meeting, official sources said. The cabinet met in…
India divorces under 25 doubled in three years
New Delhi : The number of divorcees under 25 years of age has risen over the years as the number of separated couples have…