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Door open for stimulus 6.0; govt with industry: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Calling her stint as FM during the pandemic "the most challenging assignment yet", Sitharaman said she was not upset with the criticism that the recent stimulus package was too little

Congress calls opposition meet on migrants' plight, changes in labour laws

So far, 17 parties have agreed to take part in the meeting via video-conferencing, but the SP and the BSP are yet to confirm their attendance.

Despite criticism, PM Modi to go ahead with Central Vista project

The Congress had asked it to call off the re-development of the Central Vista (the new Parliament is a part of that) given the battering the economy has taken after Covid-19.

Covid-19 crisis: States urge PM Modi to extend lockdown but relax norms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier this week asked the states to send suggestions on their respective strategies for lockdown 4.0, which comes into force from Monday.

Lockdown 3.0: Political slugfest breaks out on migrant workers' rescue

Sonia Gandhi's move forces central government to bear 85% of cost of migrant travel, states to bear 15%

Why can't Congress recognise the realities and offer realistic solutions?

Rahul Gandhi's two recent video performances offer little hope - the first fell flat in attacking govt 'strategy'; and the second showed him in a position unbecoming of a leader - writes T N Ninan

The Minority Conundrum: Thought-provoking essays on minority rights

A thought-provoking set of essays examines minority rights in the light of secularism and nationalism, both of which are foundational to the vision of the Indian republic, says Chintan Girish Modi

A month on, MP expands Cabinet amid criticism over Covid-19 crisis handling

The expansion came amid Opposition's criticism that Madhya Pradesh doesn't have a health minister at a time when the state has reported 76 Covid-19 deaths.

Coronavirus lockdown: Congress calls for financial package of 5-6% of GDP

The opposition party also demanded that the Centre pays all pending dues to states to enable them to fight the outbreak, besides giving each of them special packages.

Veteran Congress leader MV Rajasekharan passes away in Bengaluru at 91

He represented Kanakapura constituency in Lok Sabha and was known for value-based politics

It is imperative for us to rise above partisan interests: Sonia Gandhi

Following is Sonia Gandhi's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Coronavirus spread: PM Modi calls up his Swedish counterpart, Oman sultan

Modi and Lofven also discussed over telephone the novel coronavirus pandemic and the steps being taken in their respective countries for controlling its health and economic impacts.

I wish the PM had reached out but that's not his style: Jairam Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh tells how the Congress sees the Covid-19 crisis and why the government must shed its hostility to suggestions from the Opposition as India picks up the pieces

'Light candles' call: Opposition slams PM Modi for 'indulging in symbolism'

Prime Minister urged the people to switch off their lights and hold candles, lamps and mobile flashlights at 9 pm on Sunday (April 5) for nine minutes in a nationwide show of solidarity

Rs 5-trillion package needed to fight coronavirus pandemic, says Congress

The Congress said the government should immediately appoint a task force consisting of world renowned economists to suggest plans.

Rise of KCR's daughter in state makes ministers nervous about their future

K Chandrashekar Rao announced that his daughter Kalvakuntla Kavitha would become a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), Telangana's Upper House

The Congress' golden years

Book review of The Lotus Years: Political Life in India in the Time of Rajiv Gandhi

Cong, BJP head for showdown in MP as governor directs floor test today

To add to the ruling Congress' woes, it is yet uncertain whether it will continue getting the support of four Independents, two BSP MLAs and one MLA from the SP.

UP's poster war: Congress, SP workers put hoardings against Yogi Adityanath

These posters appeared right next to the hoardings, put up by the Lucknow district administration outside the UP BJP office in the Hazratganj area of the city showing anti-CAA protesters

Letter to BS: Opposition needs to prioritise talent over loyalists, dynasts

If they don't mend their ways, India might soon find itself without a strong Opposition capable of enforcing checks and balances on the government