The cut in forecast was due to advanced economies experiencing mediocre growth, while low commodity prices, weak global trade and stilted capital flows also impacted. Read More
An UPA appointee, Raghuram Rajan’s tenure has become a subject of speculation post senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s call for his removal from the post. Read More
VP Ansari met Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid and discussed the issue of extremism and terrorism which is a threat both countries face, VP Ansari said at a joint press conference in Tunis. Read More
Rajya Sabha Secretariat said in a statement that members of the Upper House have now been permitted to wear such a lapel pin in the House as recommended by the General Purposes Committee of Rajya Sabha. Read More
India’s transparency panel has issued fresh notices to the chiefs of all the six national parties for not responding to Right to Information queries on their functioning, finances and other issues. Read More
Sushma Swaraj has also taken up the issue of safety of foreigners in India. Ministry of External Affairs has been active in taking up the matter of attacks on foreigners in India with respective state or union territory government. Read More
The second term of the maverick leader who trounced the opposition with a thumping majority comes at a time when the state of West Bengal is facing an unprecedented debt burden. Read More
Governor P Sathasivam administered oath of secrecy to the Chief Minister and other 18 ministers during the ceremony held at Central Stadium in the state capital. Read More
The third line for Bina-Katni project at an estimated cost of nearly 2,500 crore has been approved the government. This nearly 280 kms long railway line is expected to be completed in five years. Read More
President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday signed an ordinance to keep state boards out of the common entrance test (NEET) for MBBS and dental courses for a year. Read More