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India To Become Fifth Largest Economy Next Year: Jaitley
India is on track to surpass Britain next year to become the fifth largest economy in the world and to emerge among the "big three" global economies by 2040, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday.....
Telangana Assembly Dissolved For Early Polls
Nearly nine months before its term was to end, the Telangana Assembly was on Thursday dissolved by the Governor on a recommendation by the state cabinet.....
Domestic Fuel Prices High Due To Weak Rupee Against USD: Pradhan
Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said a weak Indian rupee against the US dollar and supply side constraints have led to high domestic fuel prices.....
Most NPAs Originated In 2006-08, Banks To Blame: Raghuram Rajan
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has said that a big number of non-performing assetes (NPAs) originated in 2006-08 when India's economic growth was strong while some banks proved inadequate in making proper due diligence....
Hope Pakistan Changes Attitude Towards India: Rajnath
Launching two smart fencing pilot projects along the international border with Pakistan, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday expressed the hope that there will be a change in the attitude of the new government in Islamabad towards India. ....
Merger Of Dena Bank, Vijaya Bank, Bank Of Baroda Announced
In a reform measure aimed at further consolidation, the government on Monday announced the merger of three state-run banks--Dena Bank, Vijaya Bank and the Bank of Baroda--that will make it the country's third largest bank with a combined business of Rs.14.82 lakh crore.....
Nirmala Defends India Celebrating Surgical Strike
Denying that the government was politicising the Army's surgical strike inside Pakistan two years ago, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said it was being celebrated as a festival to show that India won't take any attack on its troops lying down.....
Will Decide On Alliance With BJP Once Dates Are Known: Palaniswami
After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Monday said a decision on an alliance between the ruling AIADMK and BJP for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls will be taken after elections are announced.....
On Country's Security, Government Will Take 'big And Bold' Decisions:Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government is committed to taking "big and bold" decisions on country's security, and that whosoever poses a threat to India's sovereignty, will be dealt with "double the strength."....
Pakistan PM's Remarks Regrettable: India
India on Monday described as "deeply regrettable" Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's remarks on Twitter in which he condemned "the new cycle of killings of innocent Kashmiris" in Jammu and Kahsmir.....
