PM rebuts opposition charges of governance deficit Wednesday, 22 May 2013 22:08
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday spoke of the UPA having improved economic performance, rebutted opposition allegations on 2G spectrum and coal blocks allocations, and talked of the country's re-emergence through transformation. Here are excerpts from the prime minister's…
Nine years of UPA saw average 8 percent growth: PM Wednesday, 22 May 2013 22:07
New Delhi: Detailing economic growth during the UPA regime, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday the slowdown last year was "temporary" and a longer term view would show that India has notched up an average "8 percent growth" in the…
Manmohan, Sonia praise one another Wednesday, 22 May 2013 22:06
New Delhi: On the ninth anniversary of the UPA government Wednesday, its two key figures -- Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi -- praised one another.While ending his speech at his 7 Race Course residence, Manmohan Singh…
Wrongdoers in coal blocks, 2G allocations to be punished: PM Wednesday, 22 May 2013 22:05
New Delhi: The UPA is committed to transparency and allegations of impropriety in telecom spectrum and coal blocks allocations are being investigated and wrongdoers will be punished, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.Speaking at a function at his official residence…
Pressure by media leads to hasty judgement: PM Wednesday, 22 May 2013 22:02
New Delhi: India has a very free press and an increasingly active civil society movement, but they do put pressure for early action and sometimes these leads to hasty judgement, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.Speaking at a function at…
Russian delegates meet Sheila Dikshit Wednesday, 22 May 2013 22:00
New Delhi: A five-member Russian delegation Wednesday met Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit here and offered expertise in the area of water treatment.The delegation was led by S.E. Cheremin, minister of the Moscow city government, an official statement said."The visiting…
'India will do everything to promote security, stability in Afghanistan' Wednesday, 22 May 2013 21:59
New Delhi: In the backdrop of reports that Afghan President Hamid Karzai may have sought increased security assistance from New Delhi during his two-day visit, his third in two years, India said Wednesday it would do everything within its means…
UPA made growth more inclusive: PM Wednesday, 22 May 2013 21:57
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said that the UPA government had improved the performance of the economy, made growth more inclusive and ensured better delivery of welfare programmes.Speaking at a function at his official residence to mark four…
Jnanpith Award conferred on Pratibha Ray Wednesday, 22 May 2013 21:57
New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday conferred the 47th Jnanpith Award, the country's highest literary award, for the year 2011 on noted writer Pratibha Ray.Mukherjee said on the occasion that Ray has been described as a complete writer with novels,…
India, China favour more cooperation in health sector Wednesday, 22 May 2013 21:54
New Delhi: India and China Wednesday decided to strengthen bilateral cooperation, specially in the fields of maternal and child health, infectious diseases and other emerging health challenges, officials said here.The discussions were held between union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad…
