No special status to Bihar, reiterates Centre in Lok Sabha; RJD takes 'toy' jibe

No special status to Bihar, reiterates Centre in Lok Sabha; RJD takes 'toy' jibe

The Centre on Monday ruled out special status to Bihar, a long-standing demand by the state-based parties including BJP's key ally JD (U). The rejection of special status resulted in pointed jibes from Lalu Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) which also demanded the resignation of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Jul 22, 2024
Monsoon Session of Parliament begins today

Monsoon Session of Parliament: A Confluence of Debate and Decision

Key bills to be presented include the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, and the Disaster Management (Amendment) Law Bill. The opposition, led by Congress, plans to challenge the government on issues such as public examination irregularities, price rise, and unemployment. Jul 22, 2024
Centre convenes all-party meet today ahead of Budget Session

Centre convenes all-party meet today ahead of Budget Session

The Centre has convened an all-party meeting on Sunday ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament. The Budget Session will commence on Monday (July 22) and will conclude on August 12. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union budget in Parliament on July 23. Jul 22, 2024
Pastor among four arrested in UP on alleged conversion charges

Pastor among four arrested in UP on alleged conversion charges

Four persons, including a pastor from Uttarakhand, have been arrested in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district for allegedly converting people to Christianity by luring them on the pretext of giving benefits, police officials said. Jul 15, 2024
BJP

BJP assails Cong on 'Samvidhaan hatya', cites dismissal of state govts in 1980

Amid the heated war of words between the Opposition and government over the remembrance of June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas', the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a fresh broadside at the grand old party and enumerated many incidents of previous Congress regimes when the democracy was 'murdered'. Jul 13, 2024
Aanchal Saini, CEO, Flyrobe

Flyrobe's Aanchal Saini Among IBT's Top 20 CEO Award Winners for 2024

Aanchal Saini has emerged as a prominent figure in the fashion industry, pioneering sustainable fashion practices through her leadership at Flyrobe, a leading platform for luxury apparel rentals in India. With a keen focus on environmental sustainability and accessibility, Saini has reshaped the way consumers perceive and engage with high-end fashion. Jul 7, 2024
Sridhar Vembu | CEO, Zoho

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu Wins Spot in IBT's Top 20 CEOs List for 2024

Sridhar Vembu, the co-founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, stands as a beacon of innovation and leadership in the competitive realm of business software. His journey from a small town in India to steering one of the most influential software companies globally is a testament to entrepreneurial spirit and vision. Jul 7, 2024