Search Results for: economic sanctions

What is RCEP? Will it be bad for economy like demonetisation, GST as some think?

China-led, 16-member RCEP is an expansion of the 10-member Asean by taking in the Asian bloc's free trade partners; the RECP is expected to cover about 3.4 bn population and $49.5 trn GDP (PPP) marking 39.5% of the global economy.

Oct 26, 2019

Backlash over Reliance Jio's decision to charge voice calls

Will SC order on gross revenue unduly benefit Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio?

The SC order upholding govt's calculation of the adjusted gross revenue will mostly affect top telco Vodafone Idea and third-placed Bharti Airtel; Reliance Jio being a relatively new firm owes minuscule part of the total dues of Rs 93,000 crore.

Oct 26, 2019

Push for local manufacturing: Centre mulls hiking defence FDI through automatic route to 74%

The government believes that local manufacturing would lead to lesser imports which would mean greater transparency with a diminishing role for middlemen.

Oct 25, 2019

Modi's visit expected to foster Saudi's proposed investments in India

New Delhi and Riyadh are expected to finalise a joint venture deal to build the $44 billion-Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals in Maharashtra, which will be the largest greenfield refinery in India.

Oct 25, 2019

Explained: Why Army is opposing Assam Rifles merger with ITBP

Assam Rifles has the responsibility of carrying out counter-insurgency operations in conjunction with the army in the northeast and guards the 1,643 km long India-Myanmar border.

Oct 24, 2019

Why has India paid Rs 1,265 cr to families from POK? Will they get voting rights?

India has paid Rs 1,265 crore to 23,000 families displaced from POK during the 1965 and 1971 wars and have been staying in Jammu & Kashmir; as citizens of J&K they are demanding the voting right to the assembly even as they can vote to Parliament.

Oct 24, 2019

Here's Why Shristy Gupta Changed Her Name To Sonyaa Ayodhya

I never got to meet my grandparents and I don't know much about them. So, as a tribute to my grandfather, I started using his name as my last name

Oct 23, 2019

Six-fold rise in Saudi visa fees; Muslim nations criticise the move on rising cost of Hajj pilgrimage

Saudi amasses about $12 billion in income every year from Hajj pilgrims, who pay for their transportation and lodging as well while visiting the Kingdom to perform their annual ritual.

Oct 23, 2019

Big bonanza for farmers: Govt hikes MSP for rabi crops from 50% to 109%

In a bid to increase farmers' income, the decision was taken at the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Oct 23, 2019

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker mask & makeup spotted during Chile protests in Santiago

The people of Chile have been protesting against the regime in power due to the transit fare hike and also have been rallying against the broader economic issues in the country.

Oct 22, 2019

Why is the world watching for Prime Minister Modi's response to Walmart letter?

Walmart boss Dough McMillon writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking more clarity for India's business regulations.

Oct 22, 2019

Modi meets US india strategic partnership forum members

FTA with the US? How close is India to clinching the all-important trade deal?

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said US trade ambassador Lighthizer concurs with him on the potential of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.

Oct 22, 2019

Infosys starts probe into alleged 'unethical practices' by CEO; shares tank

Infosys shares plunged 16 percent on Tuesday, marking their worst intraday drop in over six years.

Oct 22, 2019

Lebanon rocked as massive protest against corruption enters fourth day

Similar to the Arab spring protests in several countries that rocked the Middle East region in 2011, people in the capital city Beirut, Tripoli and Tyre thronged waving the national flag, formed human chains and chanted "those in power should be ousted."

Oct 21, 2019

Abu Dhabi archaeologists discover world's oldest pearl dating back to Neolithic period

The significant discovery shows that pearls and oysters were being used in the UAE nearly 8,000 years ago.

Oct 21, 2019

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Search Results for: economic sanctions

What is RCEP? Will it be bad for economy like demonetisation, GST as some think?

Will SC order on gross revenue unduly benefit Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio?

Push for local manufacturing: Centre mulls hiking defence FDI through automatic route to 74%

Modi's visit expected to foster Saudi's proposed investments in India

Explained: Why Army is opposing Assam Rifles merger with ITBP

Why has India paid Rs 1,265 cr to families from POK? Will they get voting rights?

Here's Why Shristy Gupta Changed Her Name To Sonyaa Ayodhya

Six-fold rise in Saudi visa fees; Muslim nations criticise the move on rising cost of Hajj pilgrimage

Big bonanza for farmers: Govt hikes MSP for rabi crops from 50% to 109%

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker mask & makeup spotted during Chile protests in Santiago

Why is the world watching for Prime Minister Modi's response to Walmart letter?

FTA with the US? How close is India to clinching the all-important trade deal?

Infosys starts probe into alleged 'unethical practices' by CEO; shares tank

Lebanon rocked as massive protest against corruption enters fourth day

Abu Dhabi archaeologists discover world's oldest pearl dating back to Neolithic period

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]