Households in rural areas of the UK have been promised better internet speeds as the Government pledged £5billion towards providing faster broadband.

Wayne Rooney has criticised the government and the football authorities for treating players as 'guinea pigs' in their confused message over the coronavirus outbreak.

Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

It will amend Drugs & Cosmetics Rules to ensure availability of low-cost drugs & promote generics

Assistance of up to Rs 75 lakhs to be provided to every e-NAM (National Agricultural Market)

Hike of 20.62% shows that government expects several large acquisitions to be initiated in FY18

The Chandy government had faced the elections under a cloud of charges from bar bribery case to solar scam

A new-build home should combine beauty and great architecture. All too often, however, the reality is different: ugly, poky and even dangerous. This has forced the Government into action.

Tracking India's Economic vitals, as Modi Government completes two years

These two years have been about the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) civil society versus the others. Entrenching the first in the heart of policy making and atmosphere-building eco-systems has gone hand-in-hand with controlling the dissent of ...

Tracking the Modi government's signature initiatives and status report

That's one lesson Modi ship's internalised from Vajpayee's exit, that pro-market can proceed if it can be marketed as pro-poor

Modi seems to prefer that Hindu strongman image remain tucked in reserve, to only come when called; life's been more complicated

Centre should build consensus on GST Bill. say CEOs

Sena also took a dig at the Prime Minister over his frequent foreign trips

From rallies, press conferences in over 150 cities to holding a star-studded evening, a look at what the fortnight-long celebrations will have

On the second anniversary of the Modi govt, Shah added that the Centre also redefined the idea of governance and delivery

The PM has had 179 million interactions in the last two years; his cabinet ministers too have taken a lot to the social media platform

The political party asks, 'kiska saath, kiska vikaas?'

Shah also said the Modi-led govt in the remaining three years will fulfill all the promises made in the run up to Lok Sabha polls

Bachchan said he will host a segment called 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' for the show celebrating second anniversary of NDA govt

Babbar claimed that crop sowing area has shrunk to less than 120 lakh hectares from 125 lakh hectares in the last two years

Attacking the Modi rule, the Congress party said that the NDA govt is acting like an event manager

At the event, celebrating two years of Modi govt, the actor stressed on the importance of protecting the girl child

Jaitley said India, from policy paralysis, has transformed into the fastest growing global economy for two years in a row

Plans to harness 9 million MSMEs base to boost start-ups

Interview with Member of the board - sales and marketing , Volkswagen Passenger Cars

Govt is ready to bring an incentive based scrappage policy for old vehicles

Following the apex court order, senior Congress leader Kamal Nath had resigned on March 20, after 15 months of taking over as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh

Calls for categorising areas into 'hot zones' and 'safe zones', and ramping up random testing to remain ahead of the virus instead of chasing it

The CM said he had apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of the "negative stand" the Lt Governor was constantly taking

Action will be taken against any political leader, whether from the ruling party or the opposition if found violating the lockdown, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said

Banerjees allegation drew a sharp reaction from Dhankhar, who said, a state cannot be governed as a personal fiefdom and a constitutional functionary cannot be allowed to turn into a law unto oneself

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi also slammed the government over the issue

Chowdhury said that the governments and doctors have done a nice job in comparison to other countries, considering India has a population of 130 crore

Earlier, Governor Koshyari had requested the ECI for the election to nine seats of the Legislative Council in the state.

The Congress said Rail Ministry has charged a 'special fare' from migrants for the 'Shramik Special' trains

The Shiv Sena praised Delhi Chief Minister and AAP president Arvind Kejriwal, saying he single-handedly took on the 'army of BJP leaders'

Kejriwal, who returned to power in Delhi with a stunning poll victory on Tuesday, will take oath as chief minister for the third consecutive time on February 16

RBI working on corporate governance rules in line with global standards, says Vishwanathan

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, who has drawn deep criticism for his role in the Flint water crisis, was loudly booed and heckled as he spoke to about 1,000 students, teachers and residents at Northwestern High School Wednesday. Photo: Fox News

Shah, alleged that no governments had addressed the concerns of people, though the union territory offered good scope for development