India poised for 6.5% growth: Jaitley
The economy is set to clock a 6.5 per cent growth next year and then take off to reach 8-9 per cent in the years to come on the back of huge public support for reforms initiated by the government, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday. “There is a huge amount of popular support,... read more »
President condoles Saudi King’s death
President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. On Friday, the President tweeted “Heartfelt condolences to the Government, Royal family and people of Saudi Arabia over the sad demise of... read more »
Uber plans front company to get back on the road in Delhi
In a desperate bid to resume operations in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR), US-based cab aggregator Uber is planning to float a frontal company registered in the Capital. Contrary to many reports, however, this would be indirectly through a frontal organisation and not directly as the... read more »
Some ex-PMs compromised deep assets of national security: Parrikar
In a serious charge, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has alleged that some Prime Ministers of the country have compromised “deep assets of national security.” Though Mr. Parrikar refrained from naming anyone, his comments have angered the Congress which has sought an... read more »
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