General Secretary

Strongly defending former Chief Minister and party supremo Jayalalithaa's aide V K Sasikala, ruling AIADMK today said there is nothing wrong in its leaders calling on her as she is a key member and asserted a person would soon be elected to the top post of General Secretary.

Sasikala holds court at Poes Garden

For the third time in as many days, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and his senior ministers visited Veda Nilayam in Chennai‘s upmarket Poes Garden to hold discussions with Sasikala Natarajan who holds no office in the government or the party.

Rahul not reluctant to take over as Congress president:Digvijaya

Let him choose his own timing. In politics, timing is important. So, let the leadership decide on its own timing," the party General Secretary told PTI in an interview.

Tata Steel to mothball Wales plant, cut 250 jobs

The jobs are expected to go mainly at Llanwern in Newport, where its mills will stop running. Tata Steel in a statement said it needs to "reduce costs and focus on manufacturing higher-value products".

Centre signs historic Naga peace deal with NSCN-IM

The deal was inked at 7 RCR in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah.

SC to hear Yakub Memon's plea today

The petition came amid a huge debate over Memon's hanging and BJP's condemnation of remarks by parties over the execution, saying such a defence is happening due to "petty politics".

Message has gone out that centre did wrong: Govindacharya

Govindacharya claimed that Modi had benefitted from his ties with Swaraj and Raje. "It is clear that Raje and Swaraj had ties with Lalit Modi and he had gained from it. A message has gone out that the government has done something wrong," said Govindacharya.

Greek crisis: PM says 'no deal' with creditors, mkts fall

European markets turned lower following the statement, with Germany's Dax falling 1.2 percent and the Athens stock exchange down 3.3 percent minutes after the news emerged.

CCI slaps Rs 2.3lk fine on 2 Kerala-based film association

CCI decided to penalise Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation (KFEF) and Film Distributors Association, Kerala (FDA) after a detailed probe found them violating competition norms.

'Still open for meaningful discussions with Tata Steel'

According to Roy Rickhuss, General Secretary, Community Union, Tata Steel could still to avoid the strike situation but only if they are prepared for meaningful discussions.

Narendra Modi govt policies will not work: Sitaram Yechury

Sitaram Yechury, who was recently elected the CPI(M) General Secretary, took on the government on its 'Make in India' slogan and said "the slogan should be 'Make for India', that is by India and for India".

Rahul returns after 'meditating' for two months in Myanmar

Sources said that Rahul returned to India via a Thai Airways flight and was in a South East Asian country.

Rahul must be seen more, politics not part time job: Singh

Rahul Gandhi sudden absence from the political scene just as Parliament's Budget Session was about to start on February 23 gave his rivals another chance to question his leadership qualities and interest in politics

Fabindia top officials shouldn't be harassed: Digvijay

Crime branch had arrested four employees in this connection, who were granted bail by the court on Saturday.

Keep candidates with criminal background out of fray: Rahul

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi directed party leaders of five states that are about to undergo electiosn to keep candidates with criminal backgrounds out and ensure that blocks have a say in their selection.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Amethi tomorrow

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi will arrive here in his Parliamentary constituency on a two-day visit tomorrow.

Petrol, diesel price may be hiked this month: Prakash Karat

CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat on Sunday predicted a hike in the prices of petrol and diesel by this month end.

CPI-M fixes tenure of secretaries to three years

The tenure of secretaries at all levels in the CPI(M) has been limited to three terms, implying this could be the last term for incumbent General Secretary Prakash Karat.

Govt should maintain transparency in defence deals: NCP

Government should maintain transparency in defence deals to remove "shortcomings", NCP general secretary Tariq Anwar said today.

Allow FDI before budget to change investor sentiment: FICCI

FDI as a subject of debate has always made the seneral secretary of FICCI Rajiv Kumar happy.

The scene behind the Dhanlaxmi drama!

In the week gone by, private sector lender Dhanlaxmi Bank was battling charges of financial irregularities leveled by employee union All India Banks’ Officers’ Confederation (AIBO). Shares tanked 24% to hit 52-week low at Rs 54.30 on Oct 11, the day AIBO hit the headlines.

Dhanlaxmi Bank hits 52-wk low on union allegation

Shares of Dhanlaxmi Bank tanked nearly 21% to Rs 58 after the All India Banks’ Officers Confederation or AIBOC, a Kerala based state union, raised questions about the lender’s financial strength while it was holding dharna outside its Thrissur corporate office.

Maruti strike: Normalcy may be restored soon, says AITUC

The 13-day long Maruti Suzuki strike at the Manesar plant might be resolved shortly. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Gurudas Dasgupta Lok Sabha Leader and All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) General Secretary said that the management has agreed to take back the 11 sacked workers.