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Govt ignored signs of slowdown in industrial production, core sector growth: Experts

The core sector performance and the IIP of the past 4-5 months of the Modi 2.0 had the tell-tale signs of what the GDP growth and weak economic indicators could lead to.

Dec 1, 2019

Six months of Modi 2.0 govt: 'India witnessed phenomenal reform momentum, historic steps taken', says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media saying, "From ending of Article 370 to economic reform, productive Parliament to decisive foreign policy, historic steps are taken."

Nov 30, 2019

London Bridge attack: 2 killed, several injured in 'terror-related' stabbing; police fatally shoot suspect

Metropolitan Police Chief Cressida Dick said two stabbing victims had died and three injured people were being treated in a hospital.

Nov 30, 2019

Will burn Sadhvi Pragya alive if she sets foot in MP: Congress MLA threatens Malegaon blast accused

Stirring a controversy, Biaora MLA Govardhan Dangi issued shocking threats to Pragya Thakur and said that they will burn her alive if she sets her foot in Madhya Pradesh.

Nov 29, 2019

India's economy seen growing at 4.7% in September quarter

The median of a poll of economists showed annual growth in gross domestic product of 4.7% in the quarter, down from 5.0% in the previous three months and 7% for the corresponding period of 2018.

Nov 28, 2019

WhatsApp snooping row: Hard-hitting questions about Pegasus & government's response

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad took up the sensitive issue of WhatsApp Pegasus scandal at the parliament on Thursday and here's how it went.

Nov 28, 2019

Must sell now: Fall in direct tax collection hastens urgency of privatisation

A 17% shortfall in October direct tax collection at Rs 50,715 crore may jeopardize government spending and worsen liquidity issues plaguing the economy if divestment drive slackens.

Nov 26, 2019

Big SC verdict: Maharashtra floor test tomorrow, proceedings to be telecast live

Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP are seeking an immediate floor test to avoid horse-trading and "illegal manoeuvres".

Nov 26, 2019

An iPhone with bloatware or no iPhone at all: Russia passes new law

When the new Russian law comes into effect, a lot of companies might have to exit the market or comply with an odd request.

Nov 25, 2019

Bills on corporate tax, unified regulator for IFSCs to be tabled in Lok Sabha

Cabinet meeting in November approved the introduction of International Financial Services Centres Authority Bill, 2019, in the Lok Sabha.The bill provides for a unified financial regulator for IFSCs.

Nov 25, 2019

Record numbers vote in Hong Kong amid angry calls for democracy

Brutal attacks on election candidates in recent weeks have thrust the lowest tier of government in the Chinese-ruled city into the world spotlight.

Nov 24, 2019

Why is anti-defection law crucial in Maharashtra?

Introduced as a deterrent to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from switching parties in 1985, the law lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection.

Nov 24, 2019

Ajit Pawar 'backstabbed' Sharad Pawar, says NCP leaders

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis along with Sharad Pawar's nephew Ajit Pawar took oath as the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of the state, respectively.

Nov 23, 2019

Soon, WhatsApp, Facebook and others could start tracing messages for Indian govt

Indian govt can demand message traceability from Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok and others if the new IT rules come into effect.

Nov 22, 2019

Modi distributes black money? SBI customer receives lumpsum amount, believes PM gave away recovered cash

Hukum Singh from Madhya Pradesh was freeloading the amount deposited in his account every month without questioning it, believing that PM Modi was fulfilling his election promise of distributing black money.