The marketplace was simply not conducive to the extension and evolution of broadband networks, particularly for less dense rural markets, so connectivity and services suffered.
Though the developments are positive, analysts say the benefits will accrue only in the long run
Unless we control the coronavirus, we are going to struggle to get our economy and country back on track. The spectre of the virus haunts recovery, warns Naushad Forbes.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for undiminished vigilance on the prevention and control work of the COVID-19 as the situation in the Wuhan City and Hubei Province remains severe
The army said it was targeting 'criminals around Mugabe' who have sent the nation spinning into economic despair.
Woefully inadequate infrastructure is just one of the many reasons why a case is not settled within 180 days and even 270 days as envisaged by the law, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
'Dr Rajan is often preachy with commandments aimed at nobody in particular,' complains M S Sriram.
RNOR status is a sub-set of the Resident Status.
Not just in the fight against COVID-19, but also in politics, economics and society, observes Ajit Balakrishnan.
10 central trade unions have called a nationwide shutdown against 'anti-worker policies' of the central government. Apart from being successful in Bengal, Kerala and NE states, the bandh has also got support from Cong leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.
GFA shoots down AFC claim, says no evidence
But completion occupancy certificates to be mandatory.
"We do not want all children to become ninjas," a senior lawyer told the Supreme Court on Thursday, taking a cue from Chief Justice H L Dattu's reference to his grandson looking like a ninja by wearing a mask to avoid high levels of pollution in Delhi.
Massive relief and rescue operations have been launched in Manipur where a strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday claimed nine lives, shattered buildings and caused panic.
'Our target is to award Rs 25 lakh crore worth of projects that would result in creating 25 million jobs'
RIL had drawn 58.67 bcm of gas from four wells.
To attract capital into infrastructure projects, the ratings system needs a fresh look.
The Bangladeshi prime minister said that India's sudden decision to stop onion exports has led to a bit of difficulty for her countrymen.
'These provisions may even be seen to be a threat to burgeoning businesses, since they would view every announcement of a rate cut as a starter's pistol that triggers a long race to adjust prices and to justify the adjustment,' argue Rashmi Deshpande and Anjali Krishnan.
Deputy CM Manish Sisodia says it's the 'biggest failure of our system'.
The BRICS model will need to demonstrate the efficacy of a second alternative governance structure to reform the Bretton Woods legacy.
Income from renting of properties is taxed at a flat rate of 10%.
'Prices are rock, bottom, developers are ready to negotiate and banks are keen to lend.'
Real estate sector cheers reforms in the Budget.
Struggling, corrupt construction industry will be challenged by the prime minster's $250-billion plan
What connects P S Jayakumar of Bank of Baroda, V Vaidyanathan of Capital First Ltd and Chandra Shekhar Ghosh of Bandhan?
Indian reserves stood at $343 billion at the end of March 2015.
Such listings will help internationalise our currency, give us economic heft, compel best in class regulations and further develop the professional-services ecosystem., says Amit Tandon.
'Should the Congress take Jyotiraditya's departure as good riddance?', asks Mohammad Sajjad.
The WTO toolkit provides various instruments to deal with such situations - anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties and safeguard measures.
The letter comes a day after the Supreme Court in its verdict on the power tussle between the Delhi government and the Centre clipped the powers of the L-G.
Modi asked the police commissioner to speedily investigate the incident.
Under the hybrid-till model, a portion of non-aeronautical revenue (commercial revenue) at the airport is taken into consideration while fixing the landing and parking charges, user fees and other aeronautical charges.
The Delhi government also explored legal options, including filing contempt petition, against those who refused to comply with the directive, an official said.
To redevelop cities as 'smart', investment of at least $10 billion is required. For 100 cities, it works out to $1 trillion
The death toll rose to 5,394 after a record single-day spike of 230 fatalities in the 24 hours since Sunday 8 am, the Union Health Ministry said in its morning update. It showed the number of confirmed cases rising by 8,392 to 1,90,535. However, a PTI tally of figures announced by states and union territories, as of 9.35 pm, showed a higher death toll of 5,501.
After some Governors, it was the turn of Vice-Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority M Shashidhar Reddy and five of its members to resign after the new government asked them to quit their posts.
While Modi must worry about the electoral backlash of bailing out state-owned banks, China's communist rulers face fewer constraints.
Two organisations tracking tax violations and money laundering worldwide identify totally different sets of countries for lack of financial transparency.
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