SC asked AG to file an affidavit about the measures undertaken by the govt and RBI to minimise public inconvenience.
Pahal looks to cut down diversion and eliminate duplicate.
The housing stock demand may increase further
'Once you resume economic activities, life will be normal.' 'The younger people will tolerate the virus very well. So, life will become normal very soon.'
The former finance minister was in Mumbai to address Congress party's poll rallies.
Prez assent to Gujarat labour law with contentious provisions.
As US businessmen and investors await Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit, the investor community and the industry leaders said the success of 'Mangalyaan' goes on to prove India's growth story based on 'frugal innovations'.
From a ruling party's perspective, the BJP is in a sweet spot; editorial independence and analytical coverage of governance is rapidly declining
The new tax rates will come into effect from January 1, 2019.
Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.
NPCI has launched several consumer friendly systems including one that allows users to transfer money to people over mobile phones across India.
The government has opted for the RuPay debit card over the Aadhaar-based platform for "last-mile" authentication in its Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.
So far, 758 million Aadhaar numbers have been generated.
Ahead of his government's first full year budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sought ideas from economists to attract investments, create jobs and finance infrastructure to put India back on high growth path.
The bank will have around 501 branches.
Breath-taking manoeuvres by air force jets, a procession of tableaux presenting a glimpse of India's cultural heritage and the progress made by the country and all-women marching contingents of the three services, these are some of the attractions in store for dignitaries and guests at the Republic Day function.
The biggest achievement of demonetisation is that it has brought about a social revolution against black money and corruption, says Sukumar Mukhopadhyay.
'The attempt to build a negative narrative about India's economic performance is disingenuous.' 'For the investors as well as the targeted beneficiaries of welfare schemes, the ground reality is very different,' argues Rajiv Kumar, vice-chairman, NITI Aayog.
It seems like the Twitter-selfie craze compels the PM to put on a mega show every few months
'The situation is so bad that they are now sleeping on bridges or footpaths.' 'Therefore, they want to go and die before their parents or wife in case they get infected with COVID-19.' 'Workers don't want to die a dog's death in cities.'
'The Vajpayee personae is so mirrored in Modi's initiatives that one wonders if the similarities are merely a coincidence or a divine design,' says RSS ideologue Tarun Vijay.
Various twists and turns by govt post-demonetisation prove that it has been tall order for the PM
The Modi government's array of economic policy has been impressive.
'Today when people are fighting to get their salary, you are telling them you will privatise airports!'
PM has asked the Reserve Bank to prepare a 20-year road map for financial inclusion
'The BJP gets most of its contributions in cash.' 'Now they may show that donations are made in small amounts, less that Rs 20,000, but everyone knows this is just absurd.'
A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice D Y Chandrachud said, "We will examine both aspects (inconvenience and constitutional validity) of the matter. Come on Friday at 2 pm".
If currency controls are maintained indefinitely, popular support for Narendra Modi's demonetisation will turn into dislike, warns Devangshu Datta.
'While they claim to cherish Bapu's ideals, they cherish Godse as fervently.'
'If you want proof, visit any bank in Mumbai and you will find the poor standing in bank queues.' 'They are queuing up from midnight outside the banks.'
"I invite each one of you to become a partner in India's growth story. And once again assure you of our wholehearted support."
Amendments to RBI Act likely soon
Market hopes govt will hike capital expenditure.
How will the government's decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes help curb the creation and flow of black money into the Indian economy?
The leaders said trade ties were still fragile
Economist Arvind Panagariya is the vice-chairman of NITI Aayog, while economist Bibek Debroy and scientist V K Saraswat are the two full-time members of the Aayog.
There is discrimination against women in insurance cover. As a flood of insurance companies tap the capital markets with public issues, there is however, hardly any reference to this asymmetry. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports
The government must not enter into what will be a little more than a large-scale transfer of taxpayers' money to the operators of private hospitals.
'Genuine mistakes can and must be forgiven,' argues Vivek Gumaste.
'Under Modi Ji's 'Jan Dhan Loot Yojana', another scam!' he tweeted.
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