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Opinion: Slogans vs Reality: 12 Simple Facts on Modiji's 12 Months

Opinion | Shashi Tharoor | Wednesday May 27, 2015

Shashi Tharoor shares his simple recital of bare facts - one for each of Mr Modi's months in office to date, juxtaposed with the related Moditva slogan.

Economy is in a Bad Shape, Says Congress Lawmaker Anand Sharma

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 15, 2015

Former Union minister and senior Congress leader Anand Sharma today said that economy of the country was in "struggling" phase and sought a white paper on overdraft and financial position of the Union government.

'Acche Din Are Here', Says Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Cheat Sheet | NDTV.com | Monday June 1, 2015

As the BJP celebrates its first year in office at the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today told United News of India (UNI) that the government has managed to usher in 'acche din' (good days) in the country. The PM also asserted that "discrimination against any community won't be tolerated".

India to do Better on Ease of Doing Business This Year: Industry Body

Business | Sunday May 31, 2015

With the government taking steps to reduce paperwork and get faster clearances, India's ranking on World Bank's ease of doing business report would improve during the year, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has said.

Uday Kotak Says India on Marathon Growth Path, Markets Don't Need Steroids

Business | Monday June 1, 2015

Confident that India is on a 'marathon' growth path, eminent banker Uday Kotak has said that the markets should not look for any 'steroids' even as he warned against excessive debt exposure of the corporates.

Modi Government's 1 Year: 32 Firms Approach Sebi With IPO Proposals

Business | Sunday May 31, 2015

Looking to tap into the upbeat investor sentiment, as many as 32 companies, including Lavasa and UFO Moviez, have filed draft IPO or initial public offering papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in the first year of the Narendra Modi government.

Sushma Swaraj Addresses a Press Conference on Modi Government's One Year in Power: Highlights

India News | NDTV.com | Sunday May 31, 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj addressed a press conference in New Delhi on the Narendra Modi government's one year in power.

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan Says Her Focus is Legislative Work

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 31, 2015

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, who has been in the past accused of bias by Congress while conducting business of the House, today said her pitch for carrying out maximum legislative work could have been misconstrued by the opposition.

3 Union Ministers in Twitter 'Talkathon' Today on Modi Government's One Year in Office

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2015

As part of the NDA government's media blitzkrieg to highlight achievements made during its one-year rule, three Union ministers will participate in a 'talkathon' session today during which they will answer questions posted on Twitter.

Government Doing Very Well, GST to Boost Growth: Adi Godrej

Business | Thursday May 28, 2015

Industrialist Adi Godrej on Wednesday said the Narendra Modi government is "clearly on the path of reform and if the Goods and Services Tax (GST) comes into effect next April, India could see a GDP growth of over 10 per cent.

Business Confidence Falls to Pre-Modi Levels: Report

Business | Wednesday May 27, 2015

The MNI India Business Sentiment Indicator, a gauge of the current sentiment among BSE listed companies, fell 2.5 per cent to 62.3 in May, from 63.9 in April.

Blog: Only Thing BJP Hasn't Stolen From Us is Our Logo, Says Congress

Blog | Sandeep Phukan | Wednesday May 27, 2015

Fail - the unsurprising report card from the Congress for one year of the Modi government.

Government Should Focus on Getting Investment in Infra, Housing: JM Financial

Business | Wednesday May 27, 2015

As the Narendra Modi government enters its second year in office, it should focus more on getting investment in the infrastructure and housing sectors, JM Financial has said.

1% Additional Tax in GST Has the Potential to Undermine Make in India: Chief Economic Advisor

Business | Tuesday May 26, 2015

While talking about the achievements of the Narendra Modi government in the last one year, Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian said the government now has sufficient time to think over the proposed 1 per cent additional tax in GST (Goods and Services Tax).

Modi Government's 1st Year: Foreign Investors Pour In Rs 2.5-Lakh Crore

Business | Tuesday May 26, 2015

India's capital markets have caught the attention of overseas investors as they have pumped in a massive amount of more than Rs 2.5 lakh crore in equities and debts during the first year of the Narendra Modi government.