Policy

Vested interest groups like contractors close to the government benefit unduly from the MGNREGS, a study suggests. (HT)

How MGNREGS is used as a political tool

1 min read . 12:20 AM IST

US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross (Photo: Bloomberg )

US concern over new trade ‘barriers’ by India may further strain bilateral ties

2 min read . 20 Feb 2019

The ministerial panel was set up in January to consider a scheme to boost the real estate sector, struggling with record inventories (Abhijit Bhatlekar/Mint)

Decision on property tax cut likely on Sunday

1 min read . 20 Feb 2019

The RBI unexpectedly lowered interest rates in February and analysts are tipping another cut (Reuters)

In sharp U-turn, monetary policy easing back in play across Asia

3 min read . 20 Feb 2019

India keeps fighter jet makers waiting. And waiting. And waiting

India keeps fighter jet makers waiting. And waiting. And waiting

4 min read . 20 Feb 2019

The scheme aims to provide water security to farmers through harnessing solar energy capacities of 25.75 gigawatt (GW) by 2022. Photo: Reuters

CCEA approves launch of KUSUM scheme with ₹34,000-crore central aid

3 min read . 20 Feb 2019

Scope of PM-Kisan may be wider than perceived

Scope of PM-Kisan may be wider than perceived

2 min read . 19 Feb 2019

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley addresses a press conference after a cabinet meeting. (Photo: PTI)

Cabinet approves ordinance to curb unregulated deposit schemes

1 min read . 19 Feb 2019

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley addresses the media after a cabinet meeting, in New Delhi. (PTI )

Cabinet clears promulgating fresh ordinance for companies law amendments

1 min read . 19 Feb 2019

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. (Photo:PTI)

Cabinet approves new national electronics policy, aims to generate 1 crore jobs

1 min read . 19 Feb 2019

A file photo of Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan. (Photo: Mint)

States must ensure payment of ₹20k crore to cane growers: Ram Vilas Paswan

1 min read . 19 Feb 2019

No GST is charged if a property is bought after the issue of completion certificate. Photo: Mint

GST Council meet today: GoM favours 3% tax for affordable housing category

2 min read . 20 Feb 2019

GST Council meeting tomorrow, relief for home buyers likely

GST Council meeting tomorrow, relief for home buyers likely

1 min read . 19 Feb 2019

This will also help weed out

Considering pre-verification process for political ads: FB, Google tell HC

2 min read . 18 Feb 2019

The GoM favoured a uniform GST rate for both state-organised and state-authorised lotteries. Photo: Alamy.com

GoM favours uniform tax on lottery, GST Council to decide rate on Feb 20

2 min read . 18 Feb 2019

The government has taken several steps to promote shipbuilding in India. Representative image. (Abhijit Bhatlekar/Mint)

Indigenously built ships to get priority in chartering: Govt

1 min read . 18 Feb 2019

India maintains that Jadhav was kidnapped from Iran. Photo: PTI

Kulbhushan Jadhav hearing: India accuses Pakistan of misusing ICJ for propaganda

1 min read . 18 Feb 2019

Is the govt making enough money from its PSEs?

Is the govt making enough money from its PSEs?

2 min read . 18 Feb 2019

GST compliance: Govt plans to go easy on businesses till polls

GST compliance: Govt plans to go easy on businesses till polls

3 min read . 17 Feb 2019

Representative image. Photo: Mint

Govt eases green clearance norms for captive power plants

1 min read . 17 Feb 2019