French strikes heap pressure on Macron’s pension reforms
Paris, Dec 11 (IANS) French unions opposed to President Emmanuel Macron’s planned pension reforms heaped pressure on the government Tuesday with further demonstrations and widespread …
Govt committed to reforms in IPC, CrPC
Pune, Dec 8 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre is committed to bring about reforms in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and …
‘India growth for FY20 at 5.8%, pace up structural reforms’
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) International agency OECD on Thursday reported that India’s FY19-20 GDP growth would be 5.8 per cent. Recently the official GDP …
Government committed to more reforms: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Amidst criticism over a free fall in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday …
Govt favours Birla-Ambani report on education reforms
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) After a gap of 19 years, a report on education reforms under Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government authored by leading …
G20 foreign ministers commit to WTO reforms
Nagoya (Japan), Nov 23 (IANS) G20 foreign ministers have pledged to push for reforms in the World Trade Organization (WTO) during a meeting Saturday in …
Rajya Sabha members urge reforms, more working hours
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) On the occasion of the 250th session of Rajya Sabha on Monday, the members of the House, cutting across party …
Reforms, stability expected to usher growth: BSE chief (IANS interview)
Mumbai, Nov 12 (IANS) The Centre’s regulatory reforms, as well as strengthening of its public grievance redressal system has imparted confidence to businesses and investors …
Growing the Indian economy would need bold reforms (Comment)
Before returning to New Delhi recently after attending the annual IMF-World fall meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman provided an upbeat perspective on the Indian economy. …
‘Urgent need for police, judicial reforms, reining in politicians, media’
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The urgent need for reforms in the police and judicial systems, coupled with reining in politicians and the media, particularly …
FM asks G-20 to take steps to revive growth, create reforms
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called on G-20 nations to undertake steps to revive global growth and create second …
Italy hails Qatar’s planned reforms for migrant workers
Doha, Oct 17 (IANS/AKI) Italy on Thursday welcomed Qatar’s announcement that it has agreed to introduce a minium wage for migrant workers and to abolish …
All key reforms happened in last 5 years: FM responds to spouse’s critique of economy
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that all the key reforms such as Goods and Services Tax (GST), …
Judicial reforms, social media tuning must for fair polls: Experts
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Experts have called for judicial reforms and regulation of social media platforms for fair elections in the country while discussing …
Governance reforms in PSU banks needed: Niti Aayog VC
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar on Friday said that further reforms in banking sector are needed in terms of …
UNGA head to speed up Security Council reforms
United Nations, Oct 2 (IANS) General Assembly President Tijani Muhammad-Bande has said that he would use every tool that is available to narrow the gaps …
Subramanian Swamy claims role in 1991 economic reforms
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday claimed a role in the 1991 economic reforms, saying he had drawn up …
Designer Suneet Varma says apex court reforms give him freedom
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANSlife) From the repeal of Article 377 that decriminalised same sex relationships, to the abolition of Triple Talaq, this past one …
FM announces slew of governance reforms for PSBs
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) After announcing four big-ticket mergers of state-run banks on Friday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman declared several governance reforms in the …
Big FDI reforms: From coal mining to digital media (Roundup)
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) In a major reform push, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday eased foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in several sectors, including …
Structural reforms needed to spur growth: Report
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Amid subdued consumption demand and concerns of an economic slowdown, a report by Kotak Institutional Equities has said that structural reforms …
Chorus grows for National Defence Academy reforms
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The hallowed National Defence Academy (NDA) is under spotlight, but for all the wrong reasons. Several veterans, including former Navy …
‘Sinha could have presented historic reforms budget’
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee said on Monday that Yashwant Sinha as Union Finance Minister in the cabinet of …
After 20 years of Kargil, India awaits defence reforms
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Twenty years is a long time to learn lessons, but appointing a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), an idea to …
ALERT: Several reforms for rental housing soon: FM
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TMC for Women’s Reservation Bill, electoral reforms
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress (TMC) here on Sunday demanded passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the upcoming parliamentary session and …
High-powered panel for structural reforms in agriculture: Modi
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a high powered committee, comprising Chief Ministers, to recommend structural reforms in agriculture, …
US commerce head expects economic reforms with Modi’s ‘strong, decisive mandate’
New York, June 14 (IANS) Congratulating Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his “strong and decisive mandate”, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said that Washington …
Nissan CEO admits differences with Renault over reforms
Tokyo, June 13 (IANS) Nissan Motor’s chief executive Hiroto Saikawa on Thursday said his company had differences of opinion with Renault over of the Japanese …
Govt to move full steam ahead on labour reforms with new Bill
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) In what could be a significant improvement over existing wage rules, the government is likely to extend the applicability of …
Outcome Budget helped us in bringing reforms: Sisodia
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Calling the Outcome Budget the Delhi government’s “biggest achievement”, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday said the AAP government …
CII’s 10-point agenda includes low corporate tax, IBC reforms
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Monday said the government should reduce corporate tax and streamline the Insolvency and …
Incremental reforms a must do for the next government (Column: Behind Infra Lines)
As the new government takes office, it is time to reflect on some of the most critical areas that need attention to boost the investment …
It’s time for BJP government to introduce long-standing structural reforms (Column: Active Voice)
After the BJP won 282 Lok Sabha seats in 2014 – the first time in three decades that a single party was able to gain …
Congress annoyed that ‘chaiwala’ bringing reforms: Modi
Chandigarh, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Congress was annoyed that a ‘chaiwala’ was bringing about reforms. Addressing an election …
Congress promises GST reforms, lower fiscal deficit
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Congress party’s manifesto for the general election released on Tuesday promised a single rate GST regime and lower fiscal …
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 …