FM: Committed to have sound macro-economic environment to fuel growth

Addressing the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund in Washington, the Finance Minister said, India is firmly committed to the path of fiscal consolidation. She further added that India has taken diverse policy levers as part of the Modi government’s series of reforms to address the challenges being posed by slowdown in country’s growth. … Read more

Nirmala Sitharaman calls for ‘concerted action’ against economic slowdown at IMF

She said that the increased trade integration, geopolitical uncertainties and high accumulated debt levels necessitate strong global coordination without waiting for the slowdown to become a crisis. She referred to it during her intervention at the Working Lunch Session of the Development Committee, the Ministerial level Committee of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the … Read more

PM Modi interacts with members of creative and entertainment world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with members of the creative and entertainment world on ways to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The interaction was held at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister said that Gandhi Ji is synonymous with simplicity. His thoughts … Read more

UK PM leaves Brexit delay letter unsigned, sends 2nd note

Johnson was required by law to send the delay request after MPs refused to back his Brexit deal on Saturday, but has insisted Britain must leave the European Union on October 31 as planned. The Downing Street source said Johnson had sent a photocopy of the letter contained in the law that requires him to … Read more