Punjab govt offices to work from 7.30 am, here's why

The new timings in Punjab government offices came into effect on Tuesday with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann saying the move will not just save power but result in many other benefits. IMAGE: Punjab......

Amid row, Delhi L-G approves extension of power subsidy

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved the extension of power subsidy in Delhi, a move that came amid a row between the LG office and the Aam Aadmi Party government after Power Minister Atishi......

From Oct Delhi govt's free power scheme only for those who opt in

Delhiites can avail the free electricity scheme from October only if they opt for it, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Wednesday. IMAGE: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Photograph: PTI......

Can Modi Change India's Freebie Culture?

Blame the voter, who invariably chooses the promise of hand-outs today in preference to a vague promise of, say, better schools tomorrow.Getting the Supreme Court to issue an edict, or Parliament......

Use of 10% ethanol-blended petrol saved over Rs 41,000 crore

Use of 10 per cent ethanol-blended petrol has led to a saving of over Rs 41,000 crore in the foreign exchange for the country, minister of state for environment, forest and climate change Ashwini......

HUL switches to green fuel; becomes coal free across biz

Leading FMCG firm HUL on Thursday said it has switched to green fuel alternatives such as biomass and biodiesel and has eliminated the usage of coal across its operations. The company has......

Infosys, L&T are top picks of most brokerages for Samvat 2078

Public sector banks, information technology companies, cement makers, and consumption plays are among other picks. Despite unprecedented levels of uncertainty in Samvat 2077, investors have little......

IOC Should Not DIE!

If IOC is not allowed to run its own affairs, then we can see it close down in the next 10 to 15 years, warns Sudhir Bisht. IMAGE: An Indian Oil fuel station in New Delhi. Photograph: Adnan......