Big bang agri reforms: Central law to give free market access to farmers

New Delhi (IANS) In a big reform initiative, the Central government has decided to throw open the doors of national markets for farmers, allowing them to sell their produce 'wherever' and to 'whoever' without any restrictions on selling…

Nepal protesting India's roadwork at someone else's behest: Army chief

New Delhi (IANS) Nepal never had any objection over India constructing a road till the Lipulekh pass in Uttrakahand to ensure smooth ride of pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said on Friday on Kathmandu's…

SC puts on hold MHA circular on full payment of wages during lockdown

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday ordered administrations across India not to prosecute employers who were unable to pay full wages to the workers during the Covid-19 induced nationwide lockdown. The direction from the top court virtually…

Migrants pelt stones at cops on MP-Maharashtra border

Indore (IANS) Migrants from Maharashtra headed towards Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have become a law and order and coronavirus issue for the Madhya Pradesh government.

Thousands of migrant workers went on a rampage after traffic was jammed on the…

Agri, housing sector get big Central fiscal boost under stimulus package

New Delhi (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tried to assuage the economic concerns of farmers, workers and street vendors on Thursday with a mega package offering everything -- loans, interest subventions and cheap housing.

On the…

Vijay Mallya can now be extradited in 28 days

New Delhi/London (IANS) Indian fugitive and former liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Thursday lost his appeal in the UK Supreme Court against his extradition to India, clearing a major roadblock for the Narendra Modi government to bring him back in the…

Communal tension in Bengal's Hooghly, internet snapped

Kolkata (IANS) Internet services were suspended in a large part of Kolkata's adjoining Hooghly district following the communal clashes there.

Internet services were disrupted in areas like Bhadreshwar, Chandannagar, Haripal, Singur, Tarkeshwar,…

TDS relief for those with rental or interest income, not for salaried or NRI taxpayers

New Delhi (IANS) The reduction in tax deduction at source (TDS) and tax collection at source (TCS) will benefit self employed, professionals and senior citizens with sources of rental or interest income but will not benefit the salaried class.

Mallya urges govt to accept loan repayment, close case

New Delhi (IANS) Fugitive Indian businessman Vijay Mallya again urged the central government on Thursday to unconditionally accept his offer of bank loan repayment and close the case against him.

In a tweet, the embattled liquor baron alleged…

Vande Bharat-II: Air India to operate flights to 32 countries from May 16

New Delhi (IANS) National carrier Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express will expand their scope of operations under the 'Vande Bharat' air repatriation operations and are likely to operate flights to 32 countries from May 16.