'We have promised to ensure reduced tax rates.'
Narendra Modi was both conciliatory and mocking towards the Opposition, particularly Congress, during his hour long reply to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's address in the Upper House.
While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy
Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Saturday attacked Rahul Gandhi after the Congress vice president questioned the NDA government's achievements, saying it was no mean feat that even the opposition has been unable to level any corruption charges against it.
Taking a dig at Narendra Modi's demonetisation move, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav termed cashless economy as a "bigger dream" than 'achche din' and said the note ban will be an issue in the upcoming assembly elections in the state.
The biggest achievement of demonetisation is that it has brought about a social revolution against black money and corruption, says Sukumar Mukhopadhyay.
Legislative process in the country is unduly long and tedious
The BJP president came down heavily on the Opposition saying a shocking change has happened in the country's politics with those against the prime minister resorting to lies and speaking it loudly all the time.
'It was fun to go back to the Bigg Boss house; it brought back old memories.' Sana Khan talks about her stint in the latest season.
A CNN-IBN-Axis MyIndia poll about the Modi Government's first year in power assessed the government's performance from a layperson's perspective.
'Under Modi Ji's 'Jan Dhan Loot Yojana', another scam!' he tweeted.
"I invite each one of you to become a partner in India's growth story. And once again assure you of our wholehearted support."
The Supreme Court on Thursday assured the Centre and bodies like SEBI and RBI that it will take a decision by Friday evening on their plea seeking setting up a larger bench for modifying an earlier order restricting the voluntary use of Aadhaar card to PDS and LPG schemes only.
Key questions remain about the operational and financial viability of a completely paperless bank such as India Post, says Mayank Jain.
It was widely expected that this time around, the government would be less likely to initiate fresh reforms and rather loosen its belt a little to give various segments of the economy, especially the multitudes that truly constitute India, something to smile about, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay.
Telecom subscribers had it good during Rahul Khullar's watch as Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) chairman.
SC asked AG to file an affidavit about the measures undertaken by the govt and RBI to minimise public inconvenience.
During investigation, 'sufficient evidences have not been found against' Pragya Singh Thakur and five others, the NIA said, adding it has submitted in the chargesheet 'that the prosecution against them is not maintainable'.
Will Malik's worldview, shaped by his years with the socialists, Charan Singh, the Congress and V P Singh, help him govern the troubled state? Or would his rule have the imprint of the party he joined in the latter years of his chequered political career?
Government's reforms agenda in Parliament is in for trouble with its biggest ally Shiv Sena on Monday joining some Opposition parties in declaring resistance to a bill on raising FDI cap in insurance sector from 26 per cent 49 per cent.
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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
Economic reforms seem to be on a slow train, while good old fiscal populism is alive and flourishing.
As unified payments interface gets popular, cash transactions will come down as most small payments will be routed through this.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his maiden Independence Day address, had made several promises to the nation.
Stepping up his offensive against the Congress, he asked the party to "repent" for what it has not done in the last 60 years.
The finance minister also termed Kanhaiya Kumar's speech, delivered following his release on bail, a "victory for us", saying he had gone to jail for raising anti-India slogans but came back to speak amid slogans of 'Jai Hind' and hoisting of the tricolour.
Many in Kashmir believe he needs to stop talking so much. But they are wrong, says Aditi Phadnis. J&K's governor is intelligent enough to know what to say when.
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According to a PMO statement, Narendra Modi told banks this would be a source of immense satisfaction for them, and that he himself would recognise the achievements of the best performing branches.
'After Vajpayee-Advani, Modi-Shah is the second best in India.'
The chief minister said the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance will win an overwhelming majority in the assembly polls and get more than 300 seats in the 403-member House.
'Tomorrow AAP will say Dawood gave them money but they don't know anything about it!' Amit Shah tells CNN-IBN in an interview.
His 7-day long trip to the United States starts on June 17.
'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.
The most pressing issue facing the financial sector is the rising stock of non-performing assets in the banking system
Various twists and turns by govt post-demonetisation prove that it has been tall order for the PM
Progress on several parameters creates a tipping point situation.
Advance booking and track record peg the film's opening collection at Rs 35 to 40 crore.
'Deep pockets have become a prerequisite for contesting elections on a major party symbol in most states.' 'Given the premium parties place on self-financing candidates, once you have accounted for the suspected criminals, dynasts, industrialists, and celebrities, there is not much room for anyone else.'
