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Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan today said it was a ‘worthwhile ambition’ to pursue Make In India campaign but cautioned that the whole effort should not be made towards producing for overseas markets as global slowdown could create problems. The Reserve Bank chief also underlined the need for creating conducive regulatory atmosphere and infrastructure for […]
Describing terrorism as a “central feature” holding back normalisation of Indo-Pak ties, India has said bilateral relations can improve depending on the kind of policies the two sides craft in future. Speaking on ‘History and Diplomacy: Contextualising India-Pakistan Relations’, High Commissioner TCA Raghavan said that the new Indian government was keen to forge good relations […]
Ranveer Singh’s character in “Dil Dhadkane Do” may be confused about love but the actor says he is clear-headed about it in real-life and his greatest ambition is be a family man. The actor, who is rumoured to be romancing Deepika Padukone, plays a rich child in the Zoya Akhtar’s film whose father wants him […]
Vowing to fight for rights of fishermen, Rahul Gandhi today accused the Narendra Modi government of trying to take away their access to seas in the same way it has been “taking away precious land from farmers.” In an apparent reference to the Centre deciding to extend the trawler fishing ban to 61 days from […]
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today hit out at the Modi government saying it was “harping” on corruption to divert people’s attention to non-issues and asserted that he never used public office to “enrich” himself, family or friends. In a scathing attack, Singh said that institutions of democracy are under threat and the entire edifice […]
Continuing its weakness for the third straight day, the rupee dropped below the 64 mark, falling 17 paise, to quote at 64.15 against the dollar in early trade on Wednesday at the Interbank Foreign Exchange as the American currency firmed up overseas on strong economic data. Besides, increased demand for the dollar from importers and […]
Today, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley visits Gujarat. Jaitley visits Karnali Aadarsh Gam in Bharuch district and reviews its progress. He said karnali will become Aadarsh Gam of India and not of Gujarat. He initiated projects worth Rs 97.42 lakhs on roads and water supply. He met Sarpanch and people of village. He announced schemes […]
Today in Ahmedabad, incident of big fire was reported from Ram Rahim Tekra in Behrampura, Danilimda area. Factory with solvent like thinner caught fire in Behrampura area. 15 fire fighters have rushed to the spot. Entire area and some 40 huts have been evacuated and brigade call has been given to extinguish the fire in […]
Completing one year in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today enlisted the work done by his government, ranging from rejuvenating the economy to initiatives for the poor, and said this is just the beginning in the endeavour to transform the quality of life of people. In an open letter to the people, he said, “we have been […]
Today, actor Salman Khan was granted permission from Bombay High Court to perform at an award ceremony to be held on May 29 in Dubai. Salman had filed plea to visit Dubai last week. Salman is out on bail after being convicted in a 2002 hit-and-runcase, needs to seek the court’s permission every time he wants to leave […]
