Why 2019 might not be a cakewalk for PM Modi

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2019 might not be a cakewalk for Narendra Modi: Know what has changed No leader can escape the criticism on economic slowdown. If the economy remains more or less the same, 2019 could be a messy, pitched poll battle. readmore Trai cuts interconnect charges from Oct 1; Jio gains, incumbents lose Incumbent telcos have been batting against lowering of the charge - which gives them net revenue – and moving to bill and keep (BAK) regime. Why Japan is pouring lakhs of crores in cut-rate loans to build infrastructure across India JICA is today the largest bilateral donor agency in India, having disbursed over Rs 1.5 lakh crore of soft loans to India since 2007-08.

Editor's Pick Why the world has much to learn from India's big digital leap Mobile Aadhaar-based technology and the upcoming privacy law will soon radically transform financial services industry in the country. Central govt employees will no longer get daily allowance on Leave Travel Concession The LTC allows the grant of leave and ticket reimbursement to employees who are entitled under the rules to travel to their home towns and other places. India considering $7.7 billion stimulus spending in 2017/18: Government sources On Wednesday, FM Arun Jaitley said the government was looking for ways to lift economic growth, which slipped to a three-year low of 5.7 percent in the quarter to end-June. First Scorpene submarine INS Kalvari delivered to Navy, to be commissioned soon MDL in a statement issued on Thursday stated, "History was written at MDL on September 21, 2017 with the delivery of the first Scorpene submarine, Kalvari.

Most Popular This Week Economists caution FM Arun Jaitley: Don't go Pranab's way with stimulus After HDFC Bank, Yes says no to 2,500 jobs after citing redundancy, poor performance and digitisation Your postman may soon become the point of contact for all your financial work. Read how Now you need not file separate EPF transfer claim on switching jobs

Story of The Week Millions of jobseekers may soon find no takers as falling growth casts a long shadow on India As a rule of thumb, the industry believes any rise in GDP growth spurs job creation. And it's true the other way around as well, they said. read more

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Stock Round Up Who's wrong? FM says economy is ailing, Mr Market won't buy it Mr Market is refusing to go up and this indicates that it has entered a phase of deeper correction.

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