China emphasizes stability at G20, fiscal spending quickens

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2015, 09:56

China is headed for its slowest economic expansion in 25 years in 2015 and mainland markets have slumped 40 percent since mid-June, sending global financial markets skittering.

British, Spanish PM urge `real` reform of eurozone

Last Updated: Friday, September 4, 2015, 16:06

The prime ministers of Britain and Spain called for a "real reform of the eurozone" that makes growth and free trade a priority, in a joint newspaper column published Friday ahead of their talks in Madrid.

PM voices concern over high airfares during festive seasons

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 16:10

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over steep rise in airfares during festive seasons, following which the Civil Aviation Ministry is looking at ways to curb such instances.

Hope RBI takes note of low inflation, oil prices: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 13:23

In a scenario where inflation is under control, the quantum of interest rate cut is "the prerogative of the RBI", he said.

'Coal block allocation 4th round; formalities in last stage'

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 23:15

The first three rounds of coal block auctions had fetched state governments Rs 3 lakh crore spread over 30 years.

12 crore people to become citizens of Smart Cities

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 17:25

As per the profile of the selected cities, 35 cities and towns have a population between one and five lakh. There are 21 cities with population ranging between five and 10 lakh.

Greek privatisations to go ahead: outgoing economy minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 21:39

"The agreed arrangements have been agreed and will be applied," Georges Stathakis told reporters in answer to a question on the planned privatisation of Piraeus port, the national railway company and a string of other ports and airports.

Govt mulls levying penalty on telcos for call drops

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 19:02

A top official in the ministry said it will be conveyed to the owners that in case quality of service does not improve, option of levying penalty under licence conditions is not ruled out.

Optimise networks to curb call drops: Prasad to telcos

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 20:43

With call drops becoming a cause of concern for the entire country, mobile operators need to rise to the occasion and they cannot escape their "responsibility and accountability", he said.

PM asks officials to address call drop problem urgently

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 16:07

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has voiced serious concern over call drops and directed officials to resolve the problem urgently besides ensuring that it does not extend to data connectivity.

Global turbulence behind market crash, impact temporary: Arun Jaitley

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 15:19

Attributing the stock market crash to global turbulence, Arun Jaitley aid the government and RBI were watching the situation and hoped that things will stabilise once the transient impact is over.