Reform

S&P retains BBB- rating: No Christmas gift for Narendra Modi govt, but it doesn’t need to fight with US-rater

The S&P has clearly highlighted the concerns arising out of large fiscal deficits and revenue shortage in Indian economy

Moody’s India sovereign rating upgrade: Old foe has turned friend for Narendra Modi government

For now, the Moody’s rating upgrade is big boost for India. The Modi government deserves credit for the reform work it has done, particularly the launch of the GST and reforms in archaic bankruptcy laws.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman a 'bumbling hothead' who is bringing about economic and social reform

Since his emergence as Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has set his sights firmly on reforms in the ultraconservative kingdom.

Sushma Swaraj at UNGA: External affairs minister calls for early start to negotiations for UNSC reforms

India Saturday called for an early start to text-based negotiations for UN Security Council reforms with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj expressing hope that a revamp of its top organ will be a "priority" for the world body

Swaraj at 70 Part 6: People's aspirations are no longer limited by age and class, says Ashni Biyani

Firstpost spoke to Ashni Biyani, who has developed a nuanced understanding of the multi-dimensional shifts unfolding in the Indian society.

Yogi Adityanath as UP CM: Can the Gorakhnath priest keep Modi’s development promise?

There are fears that BJP is losing the promised reform-focus by choosing a Hinduvta mascot, who is mainly known for his inflammatory cast-communal comments and has no major track record of administrative skills in implementing development-oriented policies

FCC drops plans to reform $45 billion worth business data services market

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is dropping plans to push through a proposed reform of the $45 billion business data services market in the wake of Donald Trump's election as president.

Hopeful of GST Bill passage in August : Meghwal

Banking on support from regional parties for passage of the GST Bill, Government today expressed hope that the Rajya Sabha will clear the indirect tax reform in the first week of August.

Imparting 'core values' through Gita, Mahabharata is no saffronisation of education

If through the Gita and Mahabharata we can teach values of truth, peace and righteous conduct, is it still an 'attempt' at the saffronisation of education?

Reform or perish; investors don't like policy paralysis: Jaitley's ultimatum to states

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today called upon states to reform to attract investment, saying investors do not like policy paralysis and prefer destinations that offer more favourable business and political environment.