Economic Development

In the battle to save Europe's oldest lake, economic development clashes with ecological concerns

Only a few dozen places around the world have won the status for both their nature and their culture, a source of prestige for Lake Ohrid — and a major bonus in marketing the area to tourists.

FICCI calls for stimulus of around Rs 10 lakh cr to stimulate demand, supply to avert long-term economic slowdown

For getting the industry back on track and moving, there needs to be a robust plan for phased opening up of the economy and re-starting growth, FICCI said

Budget 2020: Its time govt introduced forward-looking, simplified version of I-T Act; should focus on long overdue Direct Taxes Code

On the side-lines of the Budget, the government should also focus on releasing the new Direct Taxes Code, which is long overdue.

Former J&K MLAs submit 15-point memorandum to LG GC Murmu, demand release of detainees, withdrawal of cases against youth

Eight former legislators led by Syed Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday became the first group of mainstream politicians from J&K to open the channels of communication with the office of Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu and making a slew of demands including restoration of statehood

Fostering change through impact-driven innovations benefits India's economy immensely

The benefits of economic growth need to percolate down to the grassroots level to reduce inequities in all levels.

Democracy not inimical to economic growth, says Manmohan Singh; ex-PM asserts need for independent functioning for CBI, EC, SC

Manmohan Singh said that today there is a stressful time for democracies across the world and for them Indian democracy is a beacon of hope and inspiration.

In caste-dominated Bihar, Nitish Kumar has upper hand over Narendra Modi, luckily JD(U) chief is on NDA's side

Poll-bound Bihar is not talking about economic packages and foundation stones in the run-up to the Lok Sabha Election, it is speaking about castes and efforts to woo them

India is improving on economic performance, but growth eludes struggling lower middle class: Index

Whether you like it or not, India is still behind its South Asian counterparts in terms of social parameters, despite its remarkable economic performance.

India supersedes France to become world's sixth-largest economy: Nation's milestone explained in four charts

The difference between India and UK's GDP, ranked at fifth position, is just $25 billion, suggesting that India could enter the 'top-five economy club' soon.

US lauds India's role in Afghanistan's economic development, says New Delhi-Washington-Kabul trio will not target Pakistan

India has played a responsible role in the economic development of Afghanistan, the Donald Trump administration said on Saturday noting that the trilateral India-Afghan-US cooperation is not aimed at Pakistan