Category: Indian Politics
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Bad loans record high
The bad loans incurred by Indian banks have hit an all-time high by the end of June 2017. The bad loans now amount to $145.56 billion. Reuters reviewed data from the Reserve..
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The unemployment woes
Government data has shown that the unemployment rate had risen to 5%, up from 4.9% in 2013-14. This is in addition to a recent study by economist Vinoj Abraham, who has..
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Mallya arrested, again
Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya has been arrested in the London. This is the second time the former politician has been arrested in Britain. Vijay Mallya is an Indian businessman..
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Farmers rebuff the government
Farmers in Telangana have an unusual request to the authorities – they want the government to discontinue 24-hour electricity. Three districts in the state were promised round the clock..
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India’s economic future
A report global financial services firm Morgan Stanley has forecast that by 2026 India will become the third largest economy in the world. India’s economy can be described as a..
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Indian economy woes
The growth of the Indian economy has considerably slowed down. Between the months of April and June, it grew by 5.7%, which is a three year low. What’s the cause..
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Peace talks or terroristan?
The Indian delegation at the UN has lashed out at the Pakistani government and has called Pakistan a “terroristan”. The statement was in response to the speech by Pakistani..
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China-India water dispute
Indian government has revealed that China has not shared key hydro-logical data regarding the Brahmaputra river during the monsoon season despite a prior agreement..
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India’s petrol woes
Petrol and diesel prices in India are at a three year high. This despite the fact crude oil prices have almost halved during the period. What is the ultimate price that the..
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India-Japan
In a joint statement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe called for joint strategy to ensure peace and prosperity in the Asia – Pacific region..