Economy - general
Centre nullifies Maharashtra’s hopes of bagging Belgaum
08 Jul 2010
Not only has the union government rejected Maharashtra's claim to the Marathi-speaking villages in Karnataka, it has also urged the Supreme Court to levy a fine on Maharashtra for prolonging a bitter row
Monsoon rains cover whole of India 10 days ahead of schedule
07 Jul 2010
After playing truant last year, the south-west monsoon, crucial for India’s agriculture and economy, has covered almost the whole country nearly 10 days ahead of schedule, says India’s met department
Direct tax collections up 15.49 per cent in Q1; corporate tax mop up rises 21.65 per cent
06 Jul 2010
Government proposes FDI in multi-brand retail trade
06 Jul 2010
The government has suggested a gradual opening of the multi-brand retail sector to foreign direct investment (FDI) to spur competition and boost productivity across various sectors
Losses from bandh pegged at Rs13,000 crore
06 Jul 2010
The 12-hour ‘Bharat bandh’ across the country by the opposition on Monday to protest against the fuel price hike and spiralling prices in general cost the country a loss of Rs13,000 crore
Kamal Nath slams Planning Commission
06 Jul 2010
RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50 per cent
02 Jul 2010
RBI also extended its additional liquidity support to scheduled commercial banks till 16 July even as it raised the policy rates.
Crop insurance claims settlement tops Rs15,500 crore in 10 years; benefits over 42 million farmers
02 Jul 2010
Net overseas claim on Indians soars to $94.8 billion
01 Jul 2010
India's total external financial liabilities went up by $127.5 billion to $536.5 billion during the year ended March 2010, while its total external financial assets increased by $32.6 billion to $378.8 billion from $346.2 billion over the period.
Food price inflation eases to 12.92 per cent
01 Jul 2010
Deora slams Opposition over fuel hike agitation
30 Jun 2010
Food inflation a major worry: RBI dy chief
30 Jun 2010
Monsoon to cover northwest India in next 10 days: Met Dept
29 Jun 2010
The India Meteorological Department has upgraded its forecasts on the monsoon saying rainfall in the second stage of the southwest monsoon is likely to be normal.
India's core sector grows 5 per cent in May
28 Jun 2010
Government decides to lift control on petrol prices
25 Jun 2010
The empowered group of ministers today decided to approve an increase of Rs3.50 per litre of petrol, Rs2 per litre of diesel and Rs35 per cylinder of LGP.
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