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The World Bank stated in its factsheet that Pakistan has asked it to facilitate the setting up of a Court of Arbitration to look into its concerns about the designs of the two hydroelectric power projects. (Photo: AP)

India, Pak to meet in US next month, discuss Indus water treaty

The World Bank hosted a 2-day secretary-level discussion between India and Pakistan on the technical issues over the...

3 Aug 2017 1:46 PM IST

The government has finalised the details of a task force on Indus Water Treaty, which will be formed within one week. (Photo: PTI/File)

Constructive talks between Indo-Pak on IWT have raised hopes of...

The expert, who was named by the daily, said in previous talks 'sometimes the two sides did not even exchange formal...

10 Aug 2017 1:43 PM IST

The government has been making efforts to further improve the ease of doing business and aims to bring the country in the top 50.

Govt to analyse World Bank's doing biz report

India's rank remained unchanged at 130th out of 190 countries in the World Bank's latest report.

30 Nov 2016 4:05 PM IST

The newly-issued Rs 2000 notes. (Photo: PTI)

In rush to go digital, don't junk cash yet

A mere 1.5 million commercial entities accept cashless transactions in India.

28 Nov 2016 12:09 AM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks during a White House senior staff swearing in ceremony in the East Room of the White House. (Photo: AP)

America First': A dark shadow for the world

Trump emphatically restated old themes, combining populism and nationalism, standard fare in his pre-election stump...

23 Jan 2017 4:52 AM IST

The global financial slowdown that began in 2008 and the latest Brexit episode have had an effect on India.

2017 heralds a tectonic shift in India's economy

Even as the Indian economy makes strides towards progress, there are still some challenges that will have to be faced.

22 Jan 2017 6:28 AM IST

Bill to fund waterways from CRF in Monsoon Session: Gadkari

IWAI also has planned to undertake work on the development of 24 NWs during the next three years.

16 July 2017 12:56 PM IST

Sudhir Mungantiwar

Maharashtra aims for better ranking in ease of doing business'

The parameters considered for India to assess the ease of doing business are the market conditions in Mumbai and Delhi.

12 July 2017 2:59 AM IST

The new law mandates a 180-day deadline to resolve cases.

First test of India's new bankruptcy law offers cautionary tale

World Bank estimated it took 4.3 years on average in India to resolve insolvency under the old laws.

11 July 2017 10:41 AM IST

The government has been making efforts to further improve the ease of doing business and aims to bring the country in the top 50.

Govt objects to India's low rank on World Bank's 'Doing Biz' report

India was placed at 172nd position out of 190 nations in 'Paying Taxes' section of World Bank's 'Doing Business' report.

9 July 2017 11:16 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

India's growth rate cut, China picks up

India, however, continues to be the fastest growing countries among emerging economies.

17 Jan 2017 3:55 AM IST

A terror finding and fake currency cell (TFFC) has been established under the National Investigation Agency to stop terror funding and FICN activities.

Govt detects fake notes worth Rs 28 crore

Incorporating new security features/new designs in the bank notes to stay ahead of the counterfeiters is an ongoing...

18 Nov 2016 5:04 PM IST