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India slides 16 spots to 78th position on globalisation index over 11 years

India's 16-place drop over 11 years to 2015 was the second-worst change among these 16 countries

Iran Prez Rouhani's visit: India inks 9 pacts, leases part of Chabahar port

The countries also decided to explore cooperation in defence and maritime sector

Bangladesh border post third-biggest entry point for foreign tourists

The surge in traffic is a result of the friendly ties between the Indian and Bangladesh governments

PNB fraud: Privatise more PSBs, toughen rules, says Arvind Subramanian

CEA offers three compelling arguments in his case for privatisation of govt-owned banks

Harley, others hit as duty hike makes locally assembled big bikes costlier

Industry feels foreign players will want to gain some volumes in India before developing local vendor base

Job creation in organised sector slows to 64,000 in April-June 2017

Slowest pace of growth in three quarters; employment generation slowed down in trade, information technology

Justin Trudeau in India: Pulses set tone; trade, investment the larger goal

Ottawa's key concern is the curbs on international arbitration New Delhi has imposed on investor-state disputes

Saving trees: Art of sprouting eco-friendly pencils from recycled materials

Two young entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu are giving pencils a makeover. From seeds to recycled paper, they have used it all to produce pencils that are eco-friendly

When we work as one, we can truly transform India

If we have to develop this nation, it can only happen in a public-private partnership, when you and we work together as one

About 50 mn jobs to be created by next year: MSME Minister Giriraj Singh

He was speaking at the 'National SC-ST Hub State' conclave organised here by his ministry

India and Iran ink nine pacts, including DTA, visa liberalisation

The two leaders also deliberated on regional situations during their wide-ranging talks

EPFO data shoddily maintained; 30-40% is unclean: What researchers told PMO

The EPFO data analysed by the researchers also showed that in some cases, members have received contribution even before their joining date

Hassan Rouhani says India-Iran ties beyond trade, biz & top 10 developments

Iran President Hassan Rouhani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to strengthen India-Iran relations

CBI, I-T department, ED widen probe into PNB's Rs 114-billion fraud

CBI said PNB officials Gokulnath Shetty and Manoj Kharat, in connivance with accused companies, defrauded the bank of Rs 48 bn

Govt's attempt to sell entire 51% stake in Pawan Hans finds no takers

Govt was forced to cancel the stake sale after one of the two shortlisted bidders pulled out of the race citing 'lack of interest'

Govt may spend Rs 120-150 bn to support states on procurement of farm goods

Budget hasn't specifically allocated any amount for the same but resources can be arranged through supplementary demand for grants in 2018-19, the official said

Navi Mumbai airport to get Modi push, to handle 10 mn flyers every year

From capacity, challenges to commissioning: Business Standard tells you all you need to know regarding the airport project

Niti Aayog bites bullet on Modicare, asks healthmin for realistic estimates

Niti Aayog has announced that Modicare would cost Rs. 100-120 billion a year

Alternative fuel policy to encompass EVs instead of a seperate policy

The larger alternative fuel policy being drafted by the NITI Aayog is likely to cover EVs as an unconventional and cleaner mode of transportation

NSE keen to buy 25% stake in Dhaka stock exchange to rival China

India is trying to match the Chinese exchanges expanding clout over south Asian bourses