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 …
Reforms undertaken in India in right direction: Donald Trump Jr
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr. on Wednesday said regulatory reforms in India’s real estate sector during the last …
EU slams Facebook, Twitter for lack of user terms reforms
Brussels, Feb 16 (IANS) The European Commission (EC) has warned social media giants Facebook and Twitter of action including enforcement measures if they fail to …
Triple talaq verdict a lesson for Muslim community on reforms: Former minister Salman Khurshid (IANS interview)
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The triple talaq bill is a step towards imposing a Uniform Civil Code and the judicial verdict on the practice …
AAP’s healthcare, education reforms model for others, Sisodia tells Harvard gathering
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party government’s innovations in education and healthcare in Delhi are a model for the rest of India, …
India hits out at secretive operations of UNSC, demands reforms
United Nations, Feb 7 (IANS) India has hit out at the secretive functioning of Security Council sanctions committees, which operate in a “subterranean universe” with …
IOC announces Olympic reforms
Pyeongchang, Feb 6 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday announced an ambitious set of 118 reforms, in the name of “The New Norm”, …
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India can ride out slowdown with reforms, planning: Jaitley
Davos, Jan 22 (IANS) In the context of the global economic slowdown compounded by worries about China, India can stand out with the resilience shown …
Reforms moving in right direction but inadequate: RBI governor
Davos, Jan 22 (IANS) Describing the current level of economic reforms in India moving in the right direction but inadequate, Reserve Bank of India Governor …
Government to continue reforms with single minded focus: Jaitley
Visakhapatnam, Jan 10 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said the Narendra Modi government would continue with the economic reforms with single-minded focus. …
Government to continue reforms with single minded focus: Jaitley
Visakhapatnam, Jan 10 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said the Narendra Modi government would continue with the economic reforms with single-minded focus. …
Results, rate and reforms to guide markets (Market Outlook)
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Third quarter results, coupled with budgetary expectations and key macro-data points are expected to drive the Indian equity markets in the …
More economic reforms to drive Indian equity markets in 2016
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Hopes of more reforms, coupled with lower commodity prices and rising consumer confidence, are expected to aid key Indian indices in …