Oppn corners govt on price rise, unemployment; says breaching states' rights

Opposition parties on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the government in Rajya Sabha, alleging it has failed to control prices of essential commodities, provide jobs and meet its target of......

Naxals are our own people, says PM

The full text of the prime minister's motion of thanks to the President's address.Madam Speaker, I join all Members of Parliament in expressing our grateful regards and thanks to the honourable......

'Cost of education worries me'

Even as India puts up an impressive economic performance that is the toast of the world, let us not lose sight of the fact that there is another index that is slowly creeping up as well -- cost of......

Why benchmark rate for bank loans is still an illusion

None of the four benchmarks suggested by the RBI is ideal as banks in India create loan assets from their deposits and not borrowings from the regulator or the market, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.......

Why small savings investments have risen to Rs 1.55 trillion

Demonetisation is the biggest reason for the rise in preference for small savings.Experts tell Abhishek Waghmare that a shift from bank deposits to small savings is also representative of the......

Despite the cut, EPF rate is still substantial

'The rate of interest from the EPF is still attractive compared to the rates on fixed deposits, National Savings Scheme, Public Provident Fund...' report Joydeep Ghosh and Sanjay Kumar......

Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

I-T lens on current account deposits over Rs 12.5 lakh. All the news and more post demonetisation. IMAGE: A man gets his finger inked as he exchanges his old notes in Mumbai. Photograph: Sahil......