FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session. Honourable Members, This joint sitting of......

Aadhaar Act contravenes right to life and personal liberty

Aadhaar-related schemes and the Aadhaar Act exist on the assumption that Right to Privacy is not a Fundamental Right. The SC's verdict has totally demolished this flawed assumption, says Dr Gopal......

What Prime Minister told the nation

This is the full text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's address to media persons ahead of his interaction with them in New Delhi on FridayFirst, let me wish you all a very happy New Year. Let me......

President's address to the Parliament

Following is the trascriptof President Pratibha Patil's address to the joint sittingof Parliament on Thursday.Honourable Members, I convey my good wishes to you and to all our people. On behalf of......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

Bank credit likely to grow at 4-year high of 11-12% in FY23

Bank credit is likely to grow at a four-year high of 11-12 per cent in fiscal 2023, on the back of better economic growth and budgetary support from the government, according to a report.......

'Investment not gathering momentum will be a big risk factor for the economy'

'The government is trying to kickstart the investment cycle in India and while the corporate investments are yet to gather momentum, there are early signs of the same.' Illustration: Dominic......

'Definite improvement in economic activity in October'

'I hope the trend is sustainable and that economic activity accelerates going forward.' IMAGE: A man exults outside the Bombay Stock Exchange as the Sensex crosses the 60,000 mark for the first......