Here are some of the top stories from International Business Times, India, that have broken through the day so far:
1. Budget 2017 will focus on encouraging public, private spending: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that the next budget (expected to be presented in the first week of February 2017) will focus on encouraging additional public as well as private spending to boost economic growth. Jaitley also said that the country is aspiring to become a developed economy and at present a 7-7.5 percent GDP growth does not satisfy its requirements. Read more...
2. UN Security Council to vote today on Aleppo evacuation monitors
The UN Security Council will on Sunday vote on a French proposal aimed at ensuring that UN officials can monitor evacuations from besieged parts of the Syrian city of Aleppo and the protection of civilians who remain trapped there. Read more...
3. Congress, Left criticise Narendra Modi-led govt on appointment of Lt Gen Bipin Rawat as next Indian Army Chief
The Congress Party has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appointment of the new Army Chief Lieutenant General Bipin Rawat asking the government why it did not follow the principle of seniority while appointing the next army chief of India. Read more...
4. India vs England Day 3 highlights: Watch as Rahul misses double ton by one run; India trail England by 86 runs
India opener KL Rahul would be utterly disappointed as he played a rash shot while batting on 199 runs to be dismissed one run short of his maiden double ton against England on Day 3 of the fifth Test match on Sunday in Chennai. However, it was his innings which played an important role in India compiling 391 runs, in reply to England's 477 runs in their first innings. Read more...
5. Miss World 2016 live streaming: Where to watch grand finale online; India, Philippines, US, UK and other countries broadcaster list
Miss World 2016 grand finale is here and in a few hours the next beauty queen will be revealed. The grand finale, which will be broadcast live in 200 countries, will be held on December 18 at The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Washington, US. Read more...
