Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as chief election commissioner

Former finance secretary Rajiv Kumar took charge as the 25th chief election commissioner (CEC) on Sunday and the first major task before him will be to hold the President and the Vice President......

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Interestingly, in his entire remarks, Modi never once mentioned regional security, Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar points out. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi with United States......

India invites Chinese Foreign Direct Investment

India on Wednesday welcomed Foreign Direct Investment from China, saying that Chinese companies could take advantage of India's goal to increase the share of manufacturing in the economy from 16......

TEXT: President Patil's last address to Parliament

President Pratibha Patil on Monday addressed Parliament for the last time as President when she flagged off the Budget session. Here's the text of her speechHonourable Members I welcome you to this......

Interim Budget 2024-25: Funds to boost reach on fintech industry wishlist

Indian fintechs and associated entities are hoping that the Union Budget 2024 will provide a boost and empower firms to extend their reach beyond Tier-II regions, with an emphasis on supporting......

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

'If you want it to grow well and serve the true needs of the economy, it needs a lot of freedom and flexibility, which comes in terms of the reform objective set by the regulator.' IMAGE: Shoppers......

Govt okays mega 5G spectrum sale, enables 10 times faster speed than 4G

The Union Cabinet has approved the auction of airwaves capable of offering fifth-generation or 5G telecom services including ultra high-speed internet, and gave its nod for setting up of captive 5G......

Bharti Airtel Q4 profit zooms to Rs 2008 crore

India's second-largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday posted more than twofold year-on-year jump in its consolidated net profit for the March quarter to Rs 2,008 crore, buoyed by a lift......