-The Times of India MUMBAI: Embattled RBI governor Urjit Patel’s predecessor Raghuram Rajan has come out in support of professionals leading the central bank, stating the regulator’s board should only ensure governance, not intervene in operational decisions. “The RBI’s board is not an operational board. It is not led by professional supervisors or central bankers. These are all people from different walks of life whose main role is to play the wise...
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At current pace, Bangladesh to end extreme poverty by 2021 -Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury
-The Economic Times Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, seeking reelection later this year, has vowed to eradicate extreme poverty by 2021 when the country celebrates 50 years of independence, riding on her success in alleviating poverty and pushing economic growth in a big way during the past decade. Her government has taken several steps to reduce poverty, and by analysing the poverty reduction rate for the past five years, one can expect...
More »Railways drive leaves just 77 unmanned level crossings
-The Times of India NEW DELHI: The railways have eliminated a large number of unmanned level crossings over broad gauge lines as it stepped up its drive to enhance safety across the network. Latest data showed that 3,402 unmanned level crossings had been eliminated in the last seven months. There were 3,479 unmanned crossing and the state-run transport behemoth plans to get rid of the remaining 77 by the end of December. By...
More »Delhi's air quality on brink of turning 'severe' as ban on construction activities comes into force
-PTI NEW DELHI: A ban on construction activities came into force in the national capital on Thursday as Delhi's air quality was on the brink of turning "severe" due to stubble burning in the adjoining regions and unfavourable meteorological conditions, authorities said. The overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 393, which falls in the "very poor" category and is just seven points from turning severe, according to data...
More »Spike in sexual harassment plaints to NCW this year -Ambika Pandit
-The Times of IndiaNEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women has received 2,383 complaints pertaining to sexual harassment at workplace since 2015. The numbers have been increasing with each passing year with a visible spike this year with over 750 complainants approaching NCW for redressal till October. 14 complainants came forward just in the last one month after the #MeTooIndia campaign took social media by storm.As the number of complaints pertaining...
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