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'On the same page': Shashi Tharoor on his meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Kharge

India, Jan. 29 -- Amid increasing buzz over a rift with his colleagues, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met his party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday... Read More


Proposal Mooted To Raise EPFO Wage Ceiling To Rs 25,000-30,000

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- A proposal to raise the monthly wage ceiling for coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs 25,000-30,000 is back on the table for consideration. The ... Read More


UP: Lucknow MP-MLA Court dismisses petition against Rahul Gandhi in British citizenship case

Lucknow, Jan. 29 -- The special MP-MLA court here today dismissed a petition filed against Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in connection with allegations related to British citizensh... Read More


Karnataka Assembly row over phone tapping dominates proceedings

Bengaluru, Jan. 29 -- A controversy over alleged phone tapping dominated the Karnataka Assembly, as BJP MLA Suresh Kumar questioned the conduct of the Siddaramaiah government, citing remarks by Law Mi... Read More


Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar laid to rest with full state honours in Baramati

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar were performed with full state honours on Thursday in his hometown of... Read More


Mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar to be carried in rath for Antim Yatra today

Pune, Jan. 29 -- The mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be carried in a decorated rath for his 'Antim Yatra' today. The chariot is adorned with flowers, featuring Paw... Read More


Nigerian lawmaker protests use of 'Doctor' title for honorary degree holders in parliament

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- A mild debate broke out on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday following concerns over the public use of honorary academic titles by lawmakers. The issue was ra... Read More


Budget 2026 and your portfolio: Track but retain long-term focus

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Every year, the presentation of the Union budget on 1 February is met with eagerness and curiosity about what it has in store. It may contain changes to taxation that affect our ... Read More


Tamil Nadu CM Stalin backs UGC regulations on equity in educational institutes

India, Jan. 29 -- Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Thursday backed the University Grants Commission (UGC)'s regulations on equity in educational institutes, calling it a delayed but welcome step... Read More


Meghalaya govt postpones spice festival in Mumbai following Ajit Pawar's death

Shillong, Jan. 29 -- The Meghalaya government has postponed its first-ever Meghalaya Spice Festival in Mumbai following the tragic death of NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar... Read More