Infrastructure takes centre stage as ministers ready Lok Sabha poll pitch | Economy & Policy News

With infrastructure development being one of the foremost pitches made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the  upcoming Lok Sabha elections, its ministers manning these crucial departments have prepared talking points which they aim to amplify in their campaigning.   Key infrastructure sectors — from railways to power, and from coal… Continue reading Infrastructure takes centre stage as ministers ready Lok Sabha poll pitch | Economy & Policy News

Women-led development deliberations take centre stage at G20: Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said thanks to his vision women-led development had become a subject of deliberations during the G20 leadership meetings for the first time. She was addressing a press conference here on the outcomes of the ‘Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment’, which concluded… Continue reading Women-led development deliberations take centre stage at G20: Irani

IndiGo to set up LLP for venture capital investments in early stage firms

IndiGo’s Chief Financial Officer Gaurav Negi said it will be going for regulatory approvals for setting up the LLP and that internal discussions are happening about the possible investments. InterGlobe Aviation will set up a venture capital arm to make investments in early stage companies that are into aviation, consumer and allied sectors. … Continue reading IndiGo to set up LLP for venture capital investments in early stage firms

South Africa shocks Italy behind own goal, late strike; advances to Women’s World Cup knockout stage

An own goal from Italy allowed South Africa to tie its Women’s World Cup match in the 32nd minute and build momentum to deliver one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far. After Arianna Caruso scored on a penalty in the 11th minute, Benedetta Orsi was credited with the mistake goal nearly 20… Continue reading South Africa shocks Italy behind own goal, late strike; advances to Women’s World Cup knockout stage

USWNT narrowly advance to Women’s World Cup knockout stage after draw

The U.S. women’s national team advanced to the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday with a draw against Portugal. Neither team was able to put a goal on the board and the draw was one of the more surprising results of the tournament. The U.S. had been favored to win the tournament… Continue reading USWNT narrowly advance to Women’s World Cup knockout stage after draw

INDIA bloc to stage statewide protests in J’khand on Tuesday over Manipur

The opposition bloc INDIA will stage statewide protests in Jharkhand on August 1 to oppose the incident of parading of two women in strife-torn Manipur and press for its demand to impose President’s Rule in the northeastern state. The decision was taken during the alliance’s state-level meeting in Congress Bhavan here. Speaking to… Continue reading INDIA bloc to stage statewide protests in J’khand on Tuesday over Manipur

Stage set for stormy week as parliament set to take up Delhi services bill

The Monsoon session of Parliament which saw many disruptions since it began on July 20 over the Manipur violence issue, is set to become more turbulent with the government likely to introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Delhi services ordinance. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment)… Continue reading Stage set for stormy week as parliament set to take up Delhi services bill