Privatisation
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Banking services hit across country as employees protest Centre’s decision to privatise two PSBs
Employees have been opposing the move to privatise public sector banks as it could put their jobs at risk.
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Need a countrywide movement against bank privatisation, says farmer leader Rakesh Tikait
Unions have been opposing the Centre’s decision to privatise two public sector banks and a two-day-long strike will begin from December 16.
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PM Modi bats for privatisation, says ‘PSUs shouldn’t be run because they were someone’s pet project’
The prime minister said that the government will monetise 100 ‘underutilised and unutilised assets’ to raise Rs 2.5 lakh crore.
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Trending
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WHO confirms 92 cases of monkeypox across 12 countries
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Two plaques in Srirangapatna claim to mark the spot where Tipu Sultan died. Which one is accurate?
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How have some people managed to avoid Covid-19 for so long? It could be more than just luck
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‘The bell-eared demon’: When Swami Vivekananda warned how worship could become fanaticism
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Opinion: Why is Modi the only prime minister who is haunted by Nehru’s ghost?
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SC to hear Kerala government’s appeal against lease of Thiruvananthapuram airport on March 8
The Pinarayi Vijayan-led state government had moved the court in August after an all-party-meeting demanded a rollback of the Union Cabinet’s decision.
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‘Protecting interest of monopolies’: Kerala CM hits out at Centre for leasing airport to Adani group
Pinarayi Vijayan urged the central government to hand over the management and operation of Thiruvananthapuram international airport to the state government.
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Adani Group won six airport bids despite finance ministry, NITI Aayog’s objections: Indian Express
The Department of Economic Affairs had suggested that not more than two airports be given to the same bidder.
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Video
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‘Before, people didn’t even know about the Thomas Cup’: PM Modi meets India’s Thomas Cup winners
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Caught on camera: Man takes ‘wrong turn’, ends up driving down Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps
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Flash mob: Actor Monami Ghosh and SpiceJet crew dance to promote new film in Kolkata airport
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‘Being Ravi Shastri is fun’: Former Indian cricket coach and cricketer in a new avatar for an ad
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‘The Great Gama’: Google doodle honours 144th birth anniversary of Indian wrestler with rare clip
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Kerala moves Supreme Court against leasing out Thiruvananthapuram airport to Adani Group
The state government has challenged a Kerala High Court order against intervention into the matter.
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Kerala HC rejects state’s plea against Thiruvananthapuram airport lease to Adani group
The court dismissed the state’s claim that the bidding process was shaped to suit Adani.
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Adani Group buys 74% stake in Mumbai international airport
The acquisition will also give the Adanis ownership of the upcoming Navi Mumbai Airport.
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The Reel
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When a 50-minute film feels just right
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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‘Baymax!’ trailer: ‘Big Hero 6’ spin-off follows the adventures of the friendly healthcare companion
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Watch: ‘Mad Max’ director George Miller returns with fantasy film ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
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Kerala Assembly passes resolution against Thiruvananthapuram airport’s handover to Adani group
The resolution was moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who alleged that the Centre had ignored the state government’s repeated protests.
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Kerala did not qualify in bidding process for Thiruvananthapuram airport, says aviation minister
The Kerala government has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to revoke the decision to hand over the international airport to Adani.
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