The European Commission urged Greece to stick to commitments it has made to reform its economy as Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called a snap election within hours of new EU bailout cash arriving in Athens.
Sourdough is not only a type of bread, but also a technique.
Khan stressed on taking austerity measures, working on tax reforms instead of taking loans, rooting out corruption.
Several austerity measures are believed to have been discussed by the management in a recently-held Board meeting with a view to cutting losses, now exarberated by surging international crude prices. In its presentation before the Board, Air India's finance department has also suggested discontinuation of payment to the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udaan Academy as part of controlling costs.
In April 2004, the ministry had permitted banks to purchase new vehicles for replacement or otherwise on "need basis".
It's hoped the negotiations can be wrapped up by August 20.
The central government babus have been given a big hike in TA/DA (travel allowance/dearness allowance) as part of implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission, but it may be only illusory as ministries and departments will get no additional funds to foot their bills.
Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis and Deputy Labour Minister Dimitris Stratoulis also voted against the package.
In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi said all classes of people have suffered during the pandemic but it is the poor who have suffered the worst.
Over the past week, the Sensex and the Nifty continued the bull-run
The Finance Ministry has put many restrictions such as a ban on purchasing new vehicles and limiting foreign tours of officials in all the ministries.The efforts are aimed at containing fiscal deficit at 3.3 per cent of the total GDP.
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis announced his resignation on Monday, a day after Greeks delivered a resounding 'No' to the conditions of a rescue package.
The exhibition particularly aims at Lebanese youth, who are seen as the foundation of a strong nation.
Signs of a slowdown in economic growth momentum seems to be guiding India Inc towards an austere path, with the country's largest private sector lender ICICI Bank deciding to skip rituals like annual promotions and large bonus payouts to employees this year. The bank announces these annual promotions and bonuses mostly by the end of April every year and has been known for its liberal approach when it comes to doling out promotions, salary hikes and bonuses for employees.
'It isn't an art house film. It is essentially a feel-good story.'
Amid the sounds of gunbattle and bombs exploding, on Wednesday, the sound of music arose from the ruins of Mosul in Iraq, all thanks to one man -- Ameen Mukdad. The 28-year-old Iraqi violinist was responsible for a small concert in the city he was forced to flee by Islamic State militants.
Babus may now use private telecom, airline services
The Prime Minister's call for austerity has taken corporate India off guard. MD & CEO, ICICI Bank, KV Kamath discusses the Prime Minister's comments and other issues facing the industry.
Sonia asks Congress governments in states to closely associate the party organisation in policy formulation, monitoring and implementation.
Travelling abroad will be tougher for civil servants, with the Narendra Modi government further tightening the rules for foreign travel.
Brazil's World Cup stadium in Natal is up for sale as the company that owns it is suffering from cash flow problems following a corruption scandal.
The finance ministry has kicked off the budget exercise for 2005-06, discussing with four ministries the expenditure outlay and areas of austerity measures besides working on the broad contours of tax reforms.
'As much as I appreciate this seamless show of computer graphics -- the gobsmacking detailing of its manufactured wildlife and landscapes -- there's something awkward about its authenticity.' 'Neither does it match the vigour of The Lion King's dramatic plot,' says Sukanya Verma.
Syriza lawmakers walked the corridors telling reporters the government might not survive the night.
There is a case for analysing the fiscal deficit, separately for expenditure and investment.
FinMin does not expect tax or non-tax revenue to reach anywhere close to the targets set in the interim Budget. Sources say that the challenge before the new government will be either to accept the reduced projection and tailor the Budget accordingly or set a more ambitious target.
he one-and-a-half-month-long Kumbh Mela ended on Monday with devotees from different walks of life and parts of the country taking a holy dip on Mahashivratri.
'Earlier the planning process was services specific, with others coordinating. 'Now we shall have an apex leader backed by a structure, who is accountable to provide single-point advice, based on best of all options dependent on geographical and situational intrigue, and that too, after validation,' says General Anil Chait (retd), the former central army commander.
Barcelona's revenue is projected to rise to 509 million euros this season, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday, making the club only the second to cross the half-billion threshold after arch rivals Real Madrid.
'I am very optimistic about Tech Mahindra'.
Is Mumbai done with shared lives and overshared living spaces?
A marginal increase in tax collections coupled with austerity measures to control expenditure helped government to limit fiscal deficit to 34 per cent of the budgeted target by August.
The BJP's losses in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where the UP CM had addressed nearly 75 rallies, has put a big question mark on his ability to deliver in high-octane contests, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.
'Who wouldn't want to rub shoulders with the neighbouring country's premier's childhood confidante?' asks Kishore Singh.
'Rawalpindi must downsize its quest for 'strategic depth' in Afghanistan and Kashmir,' suggests Matein Khalid.
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