Economy - general
Centre opposes SC order for special probe in black money case
16 Jul 2011
The union government on Friday moved a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a recall of its order of setting up a special investigation team to probe the issue of illicit money stashed abroad
Inflation continues to soar despite ‘cheaper’ food
14 Jul 2011
Wholesale price index rose 9.44 per cent in June on an annual basis, largely driven by higher prices of manufactured goods and fuel
Sharma assures industry of speedier reforms
14 Jul 2011
Study heaps praise on Gujarat’s farming model
13 Jul 2011
Ministers approve draft of India’s food security bill
12 Jul 2011
The bill rejects the stronger proposals of the National Advisory Council; and skirts specifics on implementation
Manufacturing, mining pull IIP growth to nine-month low in May
12 Jul 2011
Industrial growth in April-May this year averaged 5.7 per cent, compared to 10.8 per cent in April-May last year.
Cabinet reshuffle: Jairam, Moily are the significant moves
12 Jul 2011
The Prime Minister’s Office has released the list of members to be sworn in or allotted new ministries.
Cabinet reshuffle slated for tomorrow evening
11 Jul 2011
The much awaited Cabinet reshuffle is slated for tomorrow evening. According to Rashtrapati Bhawan sources, the president’s staff has been alerted to prepare for the event.
SC quizzes Delhi police on action against Ramdev
11 Jul 2011
Exports show robust 46.4% growth in June
09 Jul 2011
Bad loans by state-run banks worry Pranab
09 Jul 2011
Illicit money: govt may seek review of SC order for SIT
09 Jul 2011
The union government is likely to seek a review of the ruling of the Supreme Court's order of 5 July appointing a special investigation team to take over the probe into illicit cash stashed abroad
Tax collection targets to be met: Pranab
08 Jul 2011
SC seeks status report on probe into 'cash-for-vote' scam
07 Jul 2011
The Supreme Court today directed the Delhi Police to submit before it the status report of its probe in the "cash-for-vote" scam during the 2008 trust vote
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