New Delhi, A day after Congress President Rahul Gandhi termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interview as “staged” saying it was conducted by a “pliable journalist”, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley called Gandhi “the Grandson of the ‘Emergency dictator’.” “The Grandson of the ‘Emergency dictator’ displays his real DNA – attacks[Read More…]
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RBI’s credibility, reputation could be irretrievably damaged: Chidambaram
Kolkata: Assailing the Narendra Modi government for making efforts to “capture” the RBI, Congress leader and former Union finance minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said the chain of events could “irretrievably damage” the credibility and reputation of the apex bank. Chidambarm alleged the Modi government demanded Rs 1 lakh crore[Read More…]
India can become 5th largest economy next year, says Arun Jaitley
Following World Bank’s forecast of India’s growth rate to be 7.5% for 2019, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said India is likely to become the fifth largest economy next year, surpassing Great Britain, if the country continues its projected growth trajectory. The World Bank has forecast a growth rate[Read More…]
Cabinet clears privatisation of debt-ridden Air India
The Union Cabinet gave an in-principle approval for disinvestment of the government-run airline. Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, “In-principle approval for Air India divestment has been given.” Besides, “The Civil Aviation Ministry’s proposal for the formation of a group under the chairmanship of the Finance Minister to decide the[Read More…]
Jethmalani-AAP fee controversy: Why should Kejriwal pay the bills, asks Sisodia
AAP government in Delhi has defended its decision to pay from the state exchequer the fees of senior advocate Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday. Jethmalani is handling the defamation case filed by none other than union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley against CM Arvind Kejriwal in the court. After much controversy over[Read More…]
