Why doesn’t the Congress mention economic reforms? (Column: Political Circus)
Since there is a dreary sameness about the speeches of both Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi, the commencement of the elections will provide most people …
Government honours 30 women for impacting reforms via social media
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Wednesday felicitated as many as 30 women, who have been driving …
PNB tops among PSBs in implementing banking reforms: Report
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Punjab National Bank (PNB), the victim of India’s biggest banking scandal last year, has been ranked first among the public …
Finance Commission discusses impact of power reforms on states
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The Fifteenth Finance Commission on Friday discussed the impact of the power sector reforms on state finances in a meeting …
Citizen collective recommends reforms to ‘reclaim’ Indian republic
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Suggesting all-round reforms, including in policies, laws and institutions along with the mechanism to implement them, a citizen collective on …
High GDP growth, regulatory reforms will boost Indian insurance sector: Moody’s
Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) The Indian insurance industry will grow strongly on the back of robust GDP growth and evolving regulations, US ratings multinational Moodys …
New law on quotas: Is the BJP bidding goodbye to economic reforms? (Column: Political Circus)
Just as Narendra Modi mocked the Congress on the rural employment scheme by saying that it was a living example — “jeeta jagta smarak” — …
G-20 Summit endorses multilateral trade system, WTO reforms
Buenos Aires, Dec 2 (IANS) The G-20 Summit concluded here on Saturday, with members endorsing the multilateral trading system, and calling for reforms to the …
UNGA president ‘optimistic’ about Security Council reforms
United Nations, Nov 22 (IANS) General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces says she is “optimistic” about the Security Council reforms even though its pace …
Four years of Khattar government: Reforms boost affordable housing, infra poses challenge (Comment)
The four-year report card of Haryana’s Manohar Lal Khattar-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is marked by significant developments in housing, particularly affordable housing. But …
‘Record reforms introduced worldwide to improve business climate’
Washington, Nov 1 (IANS) Governments around the world implemented a record 314 business reforms in “bureaucracy busting efforts” over the past year, the World Bank …
Structural reforms helping India absorb global shocks, official says
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Structural reforms such as those in the indirect tax regime and bankruptcy rules are boosting India’s resilience to shocks triggered …
IMF gives credit for reforms under Modi, projects India as fastest growing
United Nations, Oct 9 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday acknowledged the economic reforms carried out under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and projected …
SC forms three-member panel for jail reforms across India
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday set up a three-member committee, headed by its former judge Justice Amitava Roy, to suggest …
US, Bangladesh hold talks on trade, labour reforms
Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) The US and Bangladesh have discussed trade, digital economy and labour reforms at a key meeting here. The US-Bangladesh Trade and …
Structural reforms started paying rich dividends: Officials
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Reacting to a growth rate of 8.2 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal, government officials on …
India can take forward trade reforms in service sector: Puri
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) With 57 per cent of India’s GDP contributed by services, the country can take forward trade reforms in the service …
Vajpayee piloted second generation of economic reforms: India Inc
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Indian industry paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee following his demise on Thursday, saying the iconic …
Realty sector needs more reforms to realise full potential (Comment)
Landmark reforms like RERA and GST, as also demonetisation, have brought about much-needed transparency in transactions, helping the real estate sector to free itself of …
India reiterates call for UN reforms
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj reiterated India’s call for reforms in the UN Security Council (UNSC) during a meeting with …
Short film on Himachal jail reforms wins prize
Shimla, Aug 4 (IANS) Shimla-based filmmaker Devkanya Lotheta’s film “Behind the Bars” has won the first prize under the Short Film Award Scheme — 2018 …
‘Civil Services need substantial reforms, not trivial, knee-jerk reactions’ (Special to IANS)
A proposal from the prime minister’s office to allocate cadre of civil servants after taking into account their performances in the Foundation Course has raised …
PM explains policy reforms to India Inc in Mumbai
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Prime Minster Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with Indian business leaders representing a wide spectrum of the economy and discussed various …
Merkel voices support for Lebanon’s reforms
Beirut, June 22 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reiterated her country’s support for Lebanon’s reforms during her visit to Beirut. “Germany supports a prosperous …
Egypt raises fuel prices by up to 66.6% to push reforms
Cairo, June 17 (IANS) Egypt on Saturday increased fuel prices by up to 66.6 per cent to meet an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan deal …
Odisha sets up expert panel for Jagannath temple management reforms
Bhubaneswar, June 14 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday set up a three-member expert committee to recommend measures for streamlining the functioning of the 12th …
UGC seeks suggestions on exam reforms
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday asked various stakeholders for their suggestions on examination reforms in the higher education …
CII pegs India’s growth between 7.3-7.7% riding on “structural reforms”
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Industry chambers Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Monday said that it expects India’s economy to grow at 7.3-7.7 per …
Reforms show results, realty turns consumer-friendly (4th anniversay of Modi government) (Comment)
The four years of the Narendra Modi government, marked by landmark reforms, have seen the complete transformation of the unorganised and opaque real estate sector …
10 killed in Nicaragua protests over pension reforms
Managua, April 21 (IANS) Ten people have been killed in Nicaragua in three days of violent clashes between police and opponents of changes to the …
Big reforms made India fastest growing major economies globally: Garg
Washington, April 21 (IANS) The major reforms undertaken by the Indian government for raising economic growth and maintaining macroeconomic stability have made the country one …
Upcoming elections may slow Indian economic reforms pace: IMF chief
United Nations, April 20 (IANS) India’s pace of economic reforms may slow down in the coming months because of the impending elections, although it has …
India to retain fastest growing economy spot helped by reforms: IMF (Roundup)
United Nations/New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that India will retain its top spot as the world’s fastest growing economy, …
India to retain fastest growing economy spot helped by reforms: IMF
United Nations, April 17 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that India will retain its top spot as the world’s fastest growing economy, helped …
Big ticket labour reforms at last? (Comment)
A recent amendment to the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Rules, 1946, has sparked excited debates by its proponents and critics alike. Some observers see the …
Agrarian distress: India pays price of reforms by stealth (Column: Active Voice)
The 180 km-long march of Maharashtra’s farmers from Nashik to Mumbai that swelled to about 40,000 in number by the time it reached the state …
Macron, Merkel pledge common roadmap on eurozone reforms
Paris, March 17 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron and visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel have pledged to come out with a common ground on eurozone …
UNGA head engaging in Security Council reforms to move process: Spokeperson
United Nations, March 13 (IANS) UN General Assembly President Miroslav Lajcak is engaging himself in the negotiations for Security Council reform to move the long-stalled …
Educational reforms, women empowerment: Morocco’s weapons against terrorism
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Reforms in the traditional education system and empowering women are the two major agendas Morocco is following in its efforts …
Economy on the right track, reforms showing results: Bibek Debroy
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council Chairman Bibek Debroy on Wednesday said the economy is on the right track and the …
Success of reforms needs sustainable supply chain: Manoj Sinha
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The success of economic reforms requires development of sustainable, transparent, efficient and responsive supply chain, Minister of State for Railways …