Political economy a reality for central bankers: RBI's Rajan

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 15:19

At this year's symposium, which ended last night, Rajan said when it comes to the modern central banks' focus on targeting inflation, it is the "history and political economy" that determines which side of the inflation band needs to be emphasised.

Political economy a reality for central bankers: Raghuram Rajan

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 15:19

At this year's symposium, which ended last night, Rajan said when it comes to the modern central banks' focus on targeting inflation, it is the "history and political economy" that determines which side of the inflation band needs to be emphasised.

Prabhu seeks support of political parties to pass GST bill

Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2015, 16:13

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has sought support of all political parties to make India the single largest market in the world by implementing the Goods and Service Tax (GST) in the country.

PIL on political-corporate nexus: SC seeks Centre's response

Last Updated: Monday, March 23, 2015, 16:48

The Supreme Court today sought response from the Centre and others on a plea seeking a court- monitored probe into the Essar email-leak case allegedly pointing to a "political-bureaucratic-corporate nexus".

European stocks slide on lower oil prices, Greece

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 23:28

European stock markets fell on Tuesday as traders reacted to further declines in oil prices and political turmoil in Greece which pushed the euro to a 29-month low.

Most mentioned government/political organization on Twitter in 2014

Last Updated: Friday, December 12, 2014, 18:53

The year 2014 saw most political parties and members take to Twitter very actively. Much to the expectations, BJP and AAP have topped this list.

J&K Cabinet approves 659 new administrative units

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:29

Putting to rest the reports of confrontation between coalition partners Congress and National Conference (NC), the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet on Saturday approved setting up of 659 new administrative units in the state.

China`s Parliament to meet next month

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 18:02

The Chinese Parliament will meet early next month for the first time after the once-in-a-decade leadership change, with the government expected to outline economic and political reforms.

Moody's downgrades Ukraine over escalating crisis

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 06:36

Rating firm Moody's has downgraded Ukraine's sovereign debt rating a notch, citing the country's escalating political crisis and concerns about whether it will continue to have Russian financial support.

Nepal political parties initiate talks to form consensus govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 21:16

Nepali Congress, the largest party in Assembly, today initiated talks with 30 other parties to form a consensus government under its leadership to end the prolonged political crisis.

India keen to see political settlement in Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 21:48

India on Sunday said it is committed to Sri Lanka as a partner for realising peace, harmony, growth and development and wants to see a genuine reconciliation and political settlement with the country`s Tamil community.

Italy sentences government headquarters shooter

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 00:23

An Italian court on Tuesday sentenced to 16 years in prison a man who opened fire on police guarding Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta`s office in Rome on the day of his swearing-in ceremony last year.