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India Leads with Over 350 Million Poor; A Challenge Ahead of Union Budget?

C Rangarajan's report on poverty revealing 363 million people below poverty line, may bring challenges in the way of developmental goals set by Modi-government.

Jul 10, 2014

Modi pays tributes to Syam Prasad Mookherjee

Union Budget: What to Watch Out For

With just a couple of hours left before Finance Minister Arun Jaitley steps up in Parliament to lay down the future course for India's economy, expectations and apprehensions are high.

Jul 10, 2014

Union Budget Live Blog: Tax Exemption Up by ₹50,000, Cigarettes, Colas Costlier; Jaitley Says Budget Meant to Revive Economy

The Modi government will present it's first Union Budget today amid high expectations to bring down inflation, improve growth and create jobs.

Jul 10, 2014

BSE Opens higher but Closes Red; Nifty Records 2-week Closing Low

the Indian rupee ended steady at 59.75 a dollar versus its previous closing at 59.78 a dollar on Tuesday.

Jul 9, 2014

Modi's Close Aide Amit Shah to Lead BJP

Amit Shah has been declared BJP's President on Wednesday.

Jul 9, 2014

Centre Plans to Develop Ganga as a Major Water Corridor, Tourism Destination

The Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre is set to develop river Ganga both as a major water corridor and a tourism destination.

Jul 9, 2014

What the Economic Survey Tells Us to Expect From the Union Budget

While expectations have been building around the budget, the Economic Survey gave an insight on whether they would be met or not.

Jul 9, 2014

Economic Survey Tabled; Higher Growth, Lower Inflation Estimated

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tabled the Economic Survey on Wednesday afternoon, a day before announcing the Union Budget in the Parliament.

Jul 9, 2014

Amit Shah named BJP national President

New Delhi, July 9 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party_s parliamentary board on Wednesday approved the elevation of Amit Shah - Prime Minister Narendra Modi_s close aide and general secretary - as national president of the party. The announcement to this regard was made by outgoing BJP president and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at a press conference in Delhi.

Jul 9, 2014

Ukraine rejects truce talks until rebels disarm

Ukraine brushes off strong European pressure and rejects talks with pro-Russian rebels on a truce to halt a bloody insurgency convulsing the ex-Soviet nation until they lay down their arms.Duration:00:43

Jul 9, 2014

Satish Upadhyay appointed Delhi BJP chief

New Delhi, July 9 (ANI): BJP leader Satish Upadhyay was appointed as the new party President of the Delhi Unit. BJP president Rajnath Singh announced Upadhyay_s appointment late last night. Upadhyay succeeded Harsh Vardhan, who had resigned from the post after being elected an MP from Chandni Chowk and elevated to the Union Cabinet. Upadhyay, who is also the Chairman of South Delhi Municipal Corporation_s Standing Committee, said that he will strengthen the organization and put people_s expectations before party.

Jul 9, 2014

Amit Shah likely to be announced BJP president today

New Delhi, July 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi_s close aide and BJP general secretary Amit Shah is expected to be announced as the next party president. The BJP Parliamentary Board is expected to announce Shah_s name after its meeting in the capital on Wednesday. Shah will be replacing Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh if he becomes the party President.

Jul 9, 2014