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We had GST (goods and services tax). We had IBC (insolvency and bankruptcy code). All these reforms have been implemented in last three years. And as a result, we are in a transition period. A lot of cleanup has happened in the corporate sector, said SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar. (Photo: File)

Indian economy in transition phase, growth to come back: SBI Chairman

Growth can come back. Because of a lot of (reforms), economy is in transition, said SBI chief Rajnish Kumar.

24 Oct 2019 12:36 PM

The country also figured among the top 10 performers on the list for the third time in a row. (Representational Image)

India moves up 14 spots to 63 on World Bank's ease of doing business ranking

New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong topped the list this year.

24 Oct 2019 8:13 AM

Aside from a small bicycle-shaped pin worn above her heart, Briskman rarely mentions "the incident," as she delicately calls it. (Photo: AFP)

Cyclist flipped off Trump in viral pic, lost job. Now she's running for local office

Two years later, Briskman has jumped headfirst into politics and is running for local office.

23 Oct 2019 12:29 PM

Beset by tensions at home and abroad, Trump sparked yet more controversy with his use of the racially charged word 'lynching' to describe his predicament. (Photo: File)

Trump impeachment: Top US diplomat in Ukraine gives 'explosive' testimony

Trump's impeachment looked ever more likely after lower house of Congress questioned acting US ambassador to Ukraine, Bill Taylor

23 Oct 2019 11:44 AM

The Indian government has argued that its decision on Article 370 was driven by a desire to increase economic development, reduce corruption and uniformly apply all national laws in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: File)

US says supports India's agenda but concerned over Kashmir situation

The US State Department, she said, has closely monitored the situation in Jammu and Kashmir following India's decision on August 5.

22 Oct 2019 8:21 AM

The US, Wells said, welcomes Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent unambiguous statement that terrorists from Pakistan who carry out violence in Kashmir are enemies of both Kashmiris and Pakistan. (Photo: File)

Pak's support for terror groups 'obstacle' to talks with India: US

Observing that security situation in J&K remains tense, Wells said forces killed terrorists in multiple encounters last week.

22 Oct 2019 8:12 AM

Tulsi Gabbard, 38, who declared her presidential bid last year, is a favourite of the Indian-Americans mainly because of her being a Hindu. (Photo: File)

Tulsi Gabbard calls Hillary Clinton ‘queen of warmongers’ over Russia remark

Gabbard, who is a fourth-term Democratic Congresswoman from Hawaii, fired back.

19 Oct 2019 10:42 AM

Boeing has been revising the 737 MAX software as part of its efforts to win fresh approval for the jet to fly again. (Photo: File)

Boeing pilot knew about 737 MAX safety flaws in 2016, says 'he basically lied'

The fresh discovery came days before Muilenburg, who was stripped of his chairman title by the board last week.

19 Oct 2019 9:31 AM

Anne-Marie Gulde-Wolf, Deputy Director, Asia and Pacific Department, IMF, said India should address the non-bank financial sector issues. (Photo: File)

'Positive impact on investment': IMF supports India's corporate tax cut

IMF said India should address continued fiscal consolidation and secure long-term stability of the fiscal conditions.

19 Oct 2019 8:46 AM

The next summit of G7 leaders is due to take place in the United States, and Trump had suggested at the most recent gathering, in Biarritz, France in August, that it could be hosted it at one of his golf clubs. (Photo: File)

Next year's G-7 summit to take place in Trump's Florida golf club

The site chosen by administration -- among 12 different US venues -- for gathering next June is Trump National Doral Golf Club, in Miami.

18 Oct 2019 9:41 AM

The IMF on Tuesday trimmed India's growth forecast by 90 basic points to 6.1 per cent. This is second downward revision in seven months and in total 120 basis points reduction. (Photo: FIle)

IMF says India worked on fundamentals but certain problems need to be addressed

Georgieva said there has been 'very strong growth' in India over last years and IMF is projecting reasonably strong growth for it.

18 Oct 2019 9:13 AM

"He campaigned on a message of hope and of change," Obama once said. (Photo: AP)

Obama urges voters to back Trudeau for another term, calls him 'effective leader'

Obama saluted Trudeau as his political and generational kin, even though the American is 10 years older.

17 Oct 2019 11:33 AM

It (India) is one of the fastest growing (economies) even today. It has the best skilled manpower and a government that is continuously doing what is required in the name of reforms, above all democracy and rule of law, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

No better place to invest than in India: Sitharaman

She assured international investors at an interaction session that the government was continuously working to bring reforms.

17 Oct 2019 8:58 AM

Senate Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer told reporters at the White House that Trump insulted House Speaker Pelosi by calling her "a third-rate politician. (Photo: File)

'Trump insulted Pelosi': Democrats walk out of White House meeting on Syria

WH had invited leadership and top committee members of both Democrats and Republicans, and Congress to brief them about Syria.

17 Oct 2019 8:51 AM

Three days after appearing to greenlight an invasion by pulling US troops from the Kurdish-dominated region, Trump told the Turkish president he would wreck Ankara's economy if the invasion went too far. (Photo: File)

'Don't be a fool': Trump to Turkey President on Syria offensive

In language shorn of diplomatic niceties, Trump began with an outright threat.

17 Oct 2019 8:44 AM

The strike appears more limited than other such operations against Iran this year after the downing of an American drone in June and an alleged attack by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on oil tankers in the Gulf in May. (Photo: File)

US carried out secret cyber strike on Iran after Saudi oil attack: report

The Pentagon declined to comment about the cyber strike.

16 Oct 2019 12:17 PM

“This is the first suit we’ve designed in about 40 years,” Chris Hansen, a manager at NASA’s spacesuit design office, said. (Photo: Twitter)

One size, fits all: NASA unveils new spacesuit prototypes for missions

The new suits make it much easier to walk, bend and squat when walking on the lunar surface, Amy Ross, NASA’s lead spacesuit engineer, said.

16 Oct 2019 10:00 AM

The prominent Indian-American economist was speaking to reporters ahead of the annual meeting of the IMF and the World Bank. (Photo: File)

Important for India to keep fiscal deficit in check, says IMF chief economist

On the projections in the World Economic Outlook report, Gopinath said appropriate steps have been taken.

16 Oct 2019 9:51 AM

A statue in Providence, Rhode Island, was splashed from head to toe Monday with red paint, and a sign reading "Stop celebrating genocide" was leaned against the pedestal. (Photo: AP)

Statues of Christopher Columbus vandalized on US holiday named for him

The statue has been the target of vandals on Columbus Day in the past.

15 Oct 2019 10:27 AM

Trump said he will be issuing the executive order authorising imposition of sanctions against current and former officials of Turkey and those contributing to destabilising Syria. (Photo: File)

‘I’m prepared to destroy its economy’: Trump orders sanctions on Turkey

Trump noted that since his first day, administration has worked tirelessly to preserve the safety and security of the US and its citizens.

15 Oct 2019 9:31 AM

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