Daily Brief: Afghan Police Chiefs Defend US Drones.
On Monday, Fazel Ahmad Sherzad, the police chief of Nangarhar province, told TOLO News that more than 17 drone strikes were conducted in parts of the province over the past two months, killing 69 militants and wounding 11 others, while not leaving a.
As Rivals Falter, Indias Economy is Surging Ahead
Multinational companies are looking to expand their Indian operations or start new ones. The growth in Indias economy, long a laggard, just matched Chinas pace in recent months. India is riding high on the early success of Prime Minister Narendra.
Delhi Election Results As They Happened
While the Bharatiya Janata Party has been quick to say the Delhi elections are not a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modis first eight months in office, the ruling party was not shy about putting Mr. Modis photo on most campaign advertisements.
Indian Budget 2015: As It Happened - India Real Time - WSJ
The Indian budget will be presented in the form of a very long speech in Parliament. Last year, Mr.. Prime Minister Narendra Modis high-profile campaign to get more companies to ���Make in India��� has received a lot of media attention but resulted in little action on the ground so far. More tax... The previous Congress-led administration moved toward universalization of subsidies, expanding food benefits to reach a majority of Indians, not just the very poor. And New��.
Indias No. 2 Coal Producer Singareni to Open Countrys.
More From Corporates. But its small size and focus on one state - Telangana - has helped it beat its production targets for years, unlike Coal India that has its mines across the country. Singareni chairman Sutirtha. MORE FROM NDTV. Five Digs by PM Modi at Congress During Parliament Speech �� PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi Attend Wedding Reception of Lalu Yadavs Daughter �� Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addresses Lok Sabha: Highlights �� Behind Minister��.
Income Tax Department to Act Tough With Non-Filers.
As part of its efforts to boost revenue collection, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has asked the Income Tax Department to monitor cases of over five lakh taxpayers who have not filed their latest tax returns.. The department, at present, is looking at measures to bolster the revenue collection work with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley holding a review meeting in this regard with the top I-T brass on Thursday... Poor pensioners are waiting for their refunds.
New Government Reveals Plan for Jobs, Low Inflation.
Outlining Prime Minister Narendra Modis economic plan following his landslide election victory last month, Mukherjee said the government would introduce a general sales tax, encourage foreign investment and speed up. Some of the new governments proposals to fix the problems by clamping down on hoarders and building more cold storage are not new, but hopes now rest on Modis reputation for delivering on his promises... Follow NDTV on Pinterest��.
In Parliament, PM Modi Confronts Opposition Demands for Statement on.
Sources say the BJP has decided that it will not not give an inch on the demand for PM Modis statement on religious conversions, after an assessment that the repeated calls for an intervention by the PM is an attempt to build a perception that he is.
The Myth of Modi Magic | WisdomSpot
People often believe arrogance is excessive confidence, but its really a lack of confidence. Arrogant people are. The political dynamics of India changed in May 2014 when Sri Narendra Modi became the nations Prime Minister after he won the Parliament elections for BJP with a thumping majority.. The message that comes through the Delhi election results is that the Indian voter, although mostly poor and illiterate, would not always fall for rhetoric and gimmickry.
At Congress Working Committee meeting, Sonia backs PM.
NDTV | Updated On: September 25, 2012 15:31 (IST). The PM explained that the UPAs flagship schemes, designed largely to benefit the rural poor, will be hurt if the economy continues to sputter. The party is finalising. The government does not need Parliament to endorse the FDI move as it is an executive decision, but the opposition parties are holding the government to a promise it made last year that it would consider the views of all political parties before making that decision.
Why Sensex Crashed 900 Points, its Biggest Fall in Over 5.
Bajaj Auto Falls on Poor February Sales Numbers. Cheap oil is good for India as the country imports nearly 80 per cent of its energy needs, but the over 50 per cent plunge in oil prices since June has also raised deflationary fears in many countries. (Read). Anil Manghnani of Modern Shares and Stock Brokers said, Tuesdays fall does not signal the end of bull market, its just a corrective phase within a bull market.... PM Modi Has Lunch for Rs 29, in Parliament.
Finance Minister Jaitley Vows to Push Land Purchase Reform
Changes to the law were needed to fulfil Prime Minister Modis vision of building 100 new smart cities across India, Mr Jaitley said. Some changes will be necessary, we will first attempt to reach a consensus, if thats not��.
Mission 272 Accomplished, Now Great Expectations for Modi
PM Consent Awaited: Report. Gandhinagar: About a year ago Narendra Modi sat down with some of Indias best and brightest to mount a shock and awe election campaign that one strategist likened to a one-sided U.S.. But repeating that success nationally presents significant challenges in a country with a complex federal structure, a bureaucracy more wedded to socialist controls than reform and a growing gap between rich and poor among its 1.2 billion people.
Mud slinging contest in Delhi elections: The 2 crore corruption allegation.
Allegations that AAP received dubious funding to the tune of Rs 2 crore from four fake companies that do not exist capped an already dramatic Monday, which had seen AAP take on BJP over a casteist political advertisement and the resignation of.
Suresh Prabhus Railway Budget 2015 Speech: Full Text
The Prime Minister established the principle of governance when he asked what government was for if not for the welfare of the poor. He challenged us with an inspirational objective when he said that the age of poverty alleviation was over and that the.
No Plan to Curtail Supply of Subsidised LPG Cylinders: Oil.
LPG consumers who have opened accounts under the Jan Dhan Yojana - a financial inclusion scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August - too would benefit from the revised scheme. Over 6 crore. Being pro-poor does not mean that reforms will stop. Both the. But there were some legal issues, including some court orders, that prevented implementation of the scheme.. 9 Companies That Will Pay You to Take SurveysThePennyHoarder.com.
Modis Dilemma
Modis BJP party enjoyed the first absolute majority in the lower House of Parliament of any Party in a quarter of a century, thus freeing it from the pressures and constraints of coalition governance.. Modi has risen to power at the head of a.
India at LSE ��� Modis media projection ���distracts attention.
The run-up to last years parliamentary elections was proof of Modis extraordinary media campaigning; it not only gave him an edge on his political rivals but also attracted foreign attention.. Image credit: Screenshot from NDTV coverage of Modi and Obama at the 2015 Republic Day Parade. DW: As a media expert do you think that the ���rising India��� image projected by PM Modis administration limits our ability to look at Indias deeper and more serious problems?
Do Not Speak Out of Turn, PM Narendra Modi Sternly Warns BJP Leaders
Tightly-controlled communication has been a characteristic of the new government. Mr Modi has never given a press conference since his landslide victory in May; in October, he met 200 reporters for tea and addressed them, but took no questions, at his.
India Unveils New Budget Aimed at Increasing Growth
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modis government unveiled its much-anticipated first full-year budget Saturday, promising to boost growth with a major increase in public spending on infrastructure and to lower the corporate tax rate, steps that.
Pipavav, Bharat Forge Gain on PM Modis Defence Push.
Inaugurating Aero India 2015 in Bangaluru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government did not want India to be the biggest importer of defence equipment in the world and emphasised on doubling output of defence. But this is an area where we do not want to be number one, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pipavav. Analysts believe governments focus on domestic manufacturing of defence equipment may be a game changer for these companies.
Will Budget Unleash Big Bang Reforms?
Prime Minister Narendra Modis stomach for free-market economics faces a major test on Saturday, in a Budget Indias top economic advisor has warned could wreck the leaders promises of good days if theres no roadmap to reform.. Let us stop.
US-Based Arvind Subramanian Unlikely to be Chief.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley would soon send a new list of names to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a final decision would be taken by the two men, said Reuters. Its not clear if Mr Subramanians name will be on the new��.
Muslim Mirror �� Battle for Delhi 2015: BJP woos AAP.
originally belong to middle class but Modi quickly moved up to reach the upper ladder to become a close associate of corporate lords and their media nuts. Now Modi promotes only profit interests of the rich and corporate��.
Not Working for Corporates or Rich, But For the Poorest: PM Modi in Parliament
Is that going to benefit the corporate world? When we build toilets in schools is this for corporates? Is soil health cards for corporates? We have many hands but we need skills in those hands. Skill development will help the poorest of the poor. There.
Dont Make Industry a Bad Word, Says Finance Minister Defending Land Reforms
This debate is not between rich and poor or farmer vs non farmer, but about adding to the poverty of India, said the minister.. The ordinance is a temporary order and needs the approval of both houses of Parliament to come into force.. Despite.
NDTVs Big Blow to Modi contest winning entry ��� ���Narendra.
Maybe, one can give Narendra Modi the benefit of doubt and agree that he became the CM of Gujarat on 7th October 2001 by his hard work and abilities. However, his success. Further he was a six term Member of Parliament prior to becoming the CM of Assam.. But Justice Katju jumped in with his opinion on why he did not want Narendra Modi to become the PM of India, thereby kickstarting a national debate on his candidacy to the chagrin of senior BJP leaders.
Opinion: Jaitley Ji, Where Are The Big Bold Ideas?
A corporate-friendly budget, sneered the left. I tweeted the latter charge, adding: Corporate-friendly but little for the aam aadmi, and the poor completely forgotten. One can point to the elimination of Wealth Tax and the phased reduction of.
Indias New Budget Aims to Boost Growth
NEW DELHI ��� Prime Minister Narendra Modis government unveiled its first full-year budget on Saturday, promising to boost growth with a major increase in public spending on infrastructure and to lower the corporate tax rate, steps that were cheered by.
PM Modi concedes defeat to Aam Admi Party in Delhi state.
But observers say the BJPs local chapter ran a poor campaign, while Kejriwals pledges such as cheaper utility bills won over legions of voters willing to give him a second chance. Congress, which has dominated politics since. Modi needs to win state elections to gain control of both houses of parliament, where he is attempting to push through reforms on land acquisition, tax and other issues to revive the economy. The Most Popular News of the day in your Inbox��.
Delhi live: Kejriwal to chair Cabinet meet after he is sworn in as CM
10: 45 am: Told PM theres a golden opportunity to develop Delhi, says Sisodia Manish Sisodia met with the press after the meeting with Prime Minister but refused to comment on the cabinet of the new AAP government in Delhi. However, he did speak.
Met With A Hug: PM Modi Breaks Protocol for Barack Obama
New Delhi: US President Barack Obama landed in New Delhi on Sunday for the start of a three-day visit to India, receiving a hug from Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he disembarked from Air Force One. In a departure from protocol, Mr Modi drove to the .