Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

In the Modi government, he was the mentor -- he groomed half a dozen of those who became ministers. Some remembered, others did not -- Jaitley seemed to care little. Aditi Phadnis reports.......

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

A consensus builder, Jaitley was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya'. Informally called 'scholar minister' in political circles, he could be the man Friday of anyone at the helm. Suave,......

Arun Jaitley: Modi's original Chanakya

With his multifaceted experience and acumen, Jaitley was the man for the Modi government in its first term from 2014 to 2019.If one were to go by the degree of clout, Jaitley was the undoubted No.......

Arun Jaitley, BJP's man for all seasons, passes away

The cremation will be on Sunday afternoon at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi. Arun Jaitley, who as finance minister ushered in India's biggest tax reforms and was the chief trouble-shooter of the......

Govt halts merger of 3 PSU general insurers

The Rs 12,450 crore capital infusion will enable the three public sector general insurance companies to improve their financial and solvency position, meet the insurance needs of the economy,......

Why Jaitley is upbeat about Sino-Indian ties

IMAGE: (From left) Shaktikanta Das, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Indian Ministry of Finance, Naushad Forbes, CII President, Arun Jaitley, Minister of Finance, Corporate......

Jaitley announces 9 pillars for transforming India

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday listed 'nine pillars' including tax reforms, promoting ease of doing business and ensuring fiscal discipline, that will transform India. Unveiling the......

Jaitley sticks to fiscal roadmap, FY17 deficit at 3.5%

Amid debate over balancing growth and financial management, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday adhered to the fiscal consolidation roadmap by proposing to keep the deficit at 3.5 per cent of......

PIX: Shashi Kapoor receives Phalke Award with family, friends

The veteran actor received his award in the presence of friends and family.Arun Jaitley, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, travelled to Mumbai on May 10 to present the Dadasaheb......

PIX: Kangna, Dhanush, Vishal Bharadwaj attend National awards

Check out the winners!The 62nd National Film Awards saw President Pranab Mukherjee felicitate the best of Indian cinema from last year.Take a look: Photograph: The President of India's official......

Dadasaheb Phalke award to be presented to Shashi Kapoor in Mumbai

Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award in Mumbai as his family has conveyed to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry that it will difficult for him......

'Gajendra Chauhan has practically done nothing. How can he inspire?'

'Gajendra Chauhan may be a good administrator, or even a good leader, but he lacks the basic quality of inspiring others.' 'If the students aren't inspired, if they cannot dream big, how will they......

'Virat's presence raises the profile of Ranji match'

Security beefed up for Kohli's Ranji comeback IMAGE: Virat Kohli has been included in the Delhi Ranji Trophy game against Railways in New Delhi on Thursday, Jan 30. Photograph: BCCI Virat Kohli......

ICC recce: DDCA set for several upgrades for World Cup

IMAGE: With the World Cup just two months away, Delhi stadium is set for several upgrades. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) will add two......

ODI World Cup: Promising pleasant fan experience, Delhi set for major renovation

IMAGE: Following criticism, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, keeping the fans in mind, is set for a major revamp. Photograph: Adnan/Abidi The Arun Jaitley Stadium will be undergoing a major renovation,......

Great to see so many Australians in WPL: CA CEO Hockley

IMAGE: The inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League will see fourteen Australians taking part. Photograph: Jason McCawley/Getty Images Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley is thrilled......

Your accomplishments are truly inspiring: PM Modi to Paes

Leander, your accomplishments are truly inspiring and they make us very proud: PM Modi India's Leander Paes and Switzerland's Martina Hingis celebrate. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images A......