Headlines from today's papers.
Budget met with scepticism by credit-rating agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and finance minister Arun Jaitley are already under pressure to revitalise the economy after a budget filled with ambitious targets was met with scepticism by investors and credit-ratings agencies.
Indian bowlers shine under cloud cover
A last-wicket stand between James Anderson and Joe Root kept England hoping and India waiting, but the day belonged to the Indian medium pacers, who took nine wickets on a placid pitch. Ishant Sharma starred.
Industrial production grows to 19-month high
Industrial production is recovering in India, growing to a 19-month high of 4.7% in May due to the improved performance of manufacturing, mining and power sectors, and the higher output of capital goods.
German industry will invest in smart cities
Three top leaders from German industry and business met finance minister Arun Jaitley just a day after he presented the budget, and said they will invest in supplies and sub-supplies for India’s smart-cities project.
7 arrested in Rajasthan admin service leak case
Four merit-holder students and three government officials have been arrested for the shocking 2013 leak of the Rajasthan Administrative Service Commission preliminary examination papers.
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Budget met with scepticism by credit-rating agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and finance minister Arun Jaitley are already under pressure to revitalise the economy after a budget filled with ambitious targets was met with scepticism by investors and credit-ratings agencies.
Indian bowlers shine under cloud cover
A last-wicket stand between James Anderson and Joe Root kept England hoping and India waiting, but the day belonged to the Indian medium pacers, who took nine wickets on a placid pitch. Ishant Sharma starred.
Industrial production grows to 19-month high
Industrial production is recovering in India, growing to a 19-month high of 4.7% in May due to the improved performance of manufacturing, mining and power sectors, and the higher output of capital goods.
German industry will invest in smart cities
Three top leaders from German industry and business met finance minister Arun Jaitley just a day after he presented the budget, and said they will invest in supplies and sub-supplies for India’s smart-cities project.
7 arrested in Rajasthan admin service leak case
Four merit-holder students and three government officials have been arrested for the shocking 2013 leak of the Rajasthan Administrative Service Commission preliminary examination papers.
