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Forex reserves may hit the USD 400-billion mark by the week to September 8, 2017, says a report. Photo: PTI

First time in a month, forex reserves fall by USD 1.11 billion

The country's reserve position with the fund also declined by USD 1.5 million to USD 3.345 billion.

20 July 2019 9:46 AM IST

Government is planning to phase out LPG susbidy by March 2018. (Photo: PTI)

International Energy Agency praises Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

So far, about 7.4 crore LPG connections have been given. The target is to give 8 crore connections by 2020.

19 July 2019 4:19 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

7 indirect tax-related laws being amended: FM Sitharaman

The government would also be bringing changes to seven laws related to direct taxes.

18 July 2019 3:00 PM IST

Asian Development Bank

ADB cuts India's GDP growth forecast to 7 pc for FY20; fastest growing...

For the south Asia, ADB said outlook remains robust, with growth projected at 6.6 per cent in 2019 and 6.7 per cent in...

18 July 2019 9:51 AM IST

The Code on Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Bill, 2019 in parliament is expected to be introduced in the Budget session of Parliament, under Union Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar. (Photo: ANI)

Govt to prepare national data on unorganised sector

The government has taken several measures towards expansion of the organised sector, said Union Minister Santosh...

17 July 2019 8:12 PM IST

A legislation, calling for increasing the minimum salaries of H1-B visa holders to $130,000, was introduced in the US House of Representatives.

Indians received 67-72 pc of total US H1-B visas in last five years:...

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said no comprehensive changes have been made to the H-1B visa programme so far.

17 July 2019 7:44 PM IST

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Steel can play crucial role in Jal Jeevan Mission, says Pradhan

Announced in the Union Budget, the Jal Jeevan Mission envisages to provide potable water to every rural household by...

17 July 2019 5:58 PM IST

The party will also work to win all the 29 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the 2019 general election, Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar said. (Photo: PTI)

Not in favour of continuing with MGNREGA forever: Tomar

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar appreciated women self help groups for providing employment in rural areas.

17 July 2019 3:46 PM IST

Singapores DBS Group Holdings Ltd said it expects a strong performance this year, after it reported a record high net profit for the first quarter.

Govt may cap overseas borrowing at USD 5 billion this year: Report

DBS Bank suggested hiking the cap on foreign funds' investment in domestic debt is a better option.

17 July 2019 3:29 PM IST

The needless controversy between the government and the RBI is a direct consequence of economists without any practical experience in administering policies at a high level being inducted to executive positions.

Jalan panel finalises report on RBI capital; surplus transfer to govt...

The panel has finalised its report and no further meeting will take place, sources said after the meeting concluded...

17 July 2019 2:18 PM IST

Though Dubai depends less on oil income, fluctuations in crude oil prices have affected all sectors of its economy. The slowdown took its toll on the small and unorganised sectors in the form of unpaid outstanding dues for companies, unpaid wages for workers and large scale job losses.

Crude oil prices up on firm global cues

Analysts said the rise in crude oil futures was largely in tandem with a firm trend in global market.

17 July 2019 12:49 PM IST

Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday inaugurated Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana here on Sunday.

No plan to completely ban petrol and diesel vehicles: Dharmendra...

NITI Aayog has reportedly proposed that after 2030, only electric vehicles should be sold in India.

17 July 2019 12:39 PM IST