Search Results for: Nirmala Sitharaman

Govt mulls over cutting spending to curb deficit; may hurt growth

Asia's third-largest economy, which is growing at its slowest pace in over six years because of lack of private investment, could be hurt further if the government cuts spending.

Jan 7, 2020

JNU violence: At least 20 admitted to AIIMS after masked mob attacks students, teachers

There were terrifying moments for students as the masked men and women barged into hostels, ransacked rooms and beat up the frightened students.

Jan 6, 2020

UP becomes first state to kickstart implementation of Citizenship law, shortlists migrants

The presence of migrants from Pakistan and Bangladesh has been found mainly in Lucknow, Hapur, Rampur, Shahjahanpur, Noida and Ghaziabad.

Jan 5, 2020

India's merchandise exports could rise to $330-340 billion in FY20: FIEO

If the global situation improves, which is likely in the first half of 2020, India may look for 15 per cent growth in exports during the next financial year.

Dec 31, 2019

Allahabad Bank, UCO Bank, IOB get Rs 8,655 cr fund infusion

UCO Bank posted a loss of Rs 892 crore in Q2, Allahabad Bank a loss of Rs 2,103 crore and Indian Overseas Bank posted Rs 2,254 crore loss in July-September quarter.

Dec 28, 2019

Amid economic slowdown in India, IMF calls for 'urgent action'

According to the annual review of International Monetary Fund, India's Declining consumption and investment, and falling tax revenue, have combined with other factors to put an halt to the fastest growing economies in the world.

Dec 24, 2019

Is Sonia Gandhi misleading people on Citizenship Law? Claims Nirmala Sitharaman

The Citizenship Amendment Act does not deny citizenship to any Indian, Nirmala Sitharaman said, asserting that the law has nothing to do actually with any Indian citizen.

Dec 21, 2019

Rajnath Singh flies IAF Light Combat Aircraft Tejas

Lengthy negotiations bear fruit: Cost of Tejas LCA comes down by Rs 10,000 crore

Negotiations were halted in the past due to exorbitant price quoted by the HAL, which the IAF had argued was more than the price of a Su-30MKI.

Dec 18, 2019

Day after Amit Shah showered praises on Sitharaman, IMF signals slashing India's growth estimates

The statement from the IMF has come at a time when Home Minister Amit Shah finally admitting that the country is facing a slowdown because of the conditions in the global economy.

Dec 18, 2019

Venu Madhav, Kodi Ramakrishna, Gollapudi Maruthi Rao, Indraganti Srikanth Sharma, Geetanjali Ramakrishna and Vijaya Nirmala

From Kodi Ramakrishna to Gollapudi Maruti Rao, 10 notable Telugu/Tollywood celebs, who died in 2019

Kodi Ramakrishna, Rallapalli, Vijaya Nirmala, Indraganti Srikanth Sharma, Devadas Kanakala, Venu Madhav, Geetanjali and Gollapudi Maruthi Rao are some of notable Telugu/Tollywood celebs, who died in 2019.

Dec 16, 2019

After Onion bouquet, now onion garlands: UP couple exchange garlands of onion, garlic at wedding

A couple in Varanasi exchanged garlands, which were fashioned out of onions and garlic, on their wedding day.

Dec 14, 2019

Maruti U-turn may put India's plan to ease out diesel vehicles on reverse gear

Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki may not want to miss out on the diesel vehicle market share as rivals remain silent on exiting the segment.

Dec 13, 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman in Forbes 100: How the Indian FM made it to the most powerful women list

India's first female finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman has also served as the country's defence minister.

Dec 13, 2019

Ticking time bomb? Rajan warns of crisis in realty, infrastructure segments

The former RBI governor said real estate, construction and infrastructure sectors are in deep trouble amid the growth recession of low economic expansion and growing unemployment.

Dec 8, 2019

Big boost to middle-income segment on the cards as income tax rates may be cut

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hinted at the possibility of the government revising personal income tax rates and raising the taxable income floor.