Reforms

'GST Bachat Utsav' to benefit all sections: Top quotes from PM Modi's address to nation

PM Modi, on the eve of Navratri, announced next-gen GST 2.0 reforms under the “GST Bachat Utsav” to boost savings, simplify taxes, and accelerate India’s growth.

PM Modi chairs high-level meeting on next generation reforms with key ministers, economists

The discussion focused on the current state of the Indian economy and the government's efforts to stimulate its growth.

'India needs to create 148 million additional jobs by 2030': IMF's Gita Gopinath

International Monetary Fund's First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath attended the Diamond Jubilee event at the Delhi School of Economics and said that India needs basic reforms, private investments, and revamping the education system.

NEET, NET 2024 row: Government invited suggestions from various stakeholders on NTA reforms

The central government has decided to seek suggestions, views, and ideas from various stakeholders especially students and parents on the NTA reforms. Check details here.

Chaos reigns in Taiwanese parliament as lawmakers exchange blows in dispute over reforms | VIDEO

Lawmakers clashed over parliament reforms calling for greater scrutiny of the government, proposed by the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and the smaller TPP. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party accused them of 'abusing power' by forcing the proposals without consultation.

Agnipath: PM Modi says many reforms look unfair initially but benefits country in long run

The Prime Minister's remarks appear to be indirectly centered on the recently launched Centre's new Army recruitment policy which has been criticized mainly by many job aspirants, ex-servicemen, and the opposition, with widespread protests continuing in the country.

IMF says India urgently needs ambitious structural, financial sector reforms

India urgently needs more ambitious structural and financial sector reform measures and a medium-term fiscal consolidation strategy due to the rising debt levels, says IMF.

'Kind of system cleaning BJP govt did after assuming office in 2014 unbelievable': Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the kind of cleaning in the system that the BJP-led government had to carry out after coming to power in 2014 was "unbelievable".

Jaitley addresses global investors on reforms, economic outlook

Government could have done much more in past 4 years: EAC-PM member

Noting that India has to compete in the global market, Ravi said that the country will have to make its corporate tax rate equivalent to countries like Vietnam.

Maharashtra Cricket Association 'adopts' Lodha panel reforms

Earlier this month, the Managing Committee of MCA had agreed to adopt these recommendations.

India's GDP to grow 7.2% in 2018, 7.4% in 2019: United Nations report

The outlook for India remains largely positive, underpinned by robust private consumption and public investment as well as ongoing structural reforms, the UN DESA report said.

Moody’s cites demonetisation, GST in rationale behind rating upgrade: Full text of the report

Reforms implemented to date will advance the government's objective of improving the business climate, enhancing productivity and fostering sustainable growth, Moody's said.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviews implementation of reforms in Army

Nearly 57,000 officers and other ranks are being redeployed to enhance the combat capability of the Indian Army under the reform process.

UN reforms should include expansion of permanent or non-permanent members: India

Trump, once a harsh critic of the UN, called for reforms in the body — a view India has been expressing for a long time

UN reforms should be broad-based, can't be restricted to Secretariat, says India

India has said that the UN reforms need to be "broad-based and all-encompassing" and the changes should not be restricted to its Secretariat only

Banking operations hit across India as over 10 lakh employees strike work protesting reforms

A large number of ATMs also remained closed, aggravating problems for the customers

India gets G20 praise on startup funding, derivative reforms

The G20 has praised the initiatives in India for promoting ease of doing business, startup funding and labour reforms.

BCCI likely to face SC’s wrath for defying Lodha panel reforms, verdict set for today

The Supreme Court is set to pass an order today to ensure the BCCI falls in line and public money is used transparently.