Government policies
Copenhagen talks in limbo as poor nations walk out
14 Dec 2009
The climate talks in Copenhagen were suspended on Monday after poor nations and developing countries walked out of the summit, accusing rich countries of trying to wreck the existing Kyoto Protocol.
India sets 15 December deadline for negotiations at Copenhagen
14 Dec 2009
India has set a clear deadline for all negotiations at Copenhagen, saying they must be firmed up by 15 December as the PM won’t be arriving there to negotiate.
OVL to set up refinery in Nigeria; may bag two offshore blocks
08 Dec 2009
ONGC Videsh has proposed to set up a greenfield refinery in Nigeria as part of an overall deal where Indian companies also receive oil blocks.
Government not forcing banks to merge: Pranab
08 Dec 2009
India, Russia ink crucial nuclear, defence agreements
07 Dec 2009
In an attempt to inject life into a lacklustre relationship, Russia and India signed an agreement Monday to cooperate in the peaceful use of nuclear technology and also inked three agreements related to defence.
Upswing in Indo-Russian relations at Moscow summit
05 Dec 2009
Making a change in current Indo-Russian relations, from benign neglect to a proactive one, the Manmohan Singh-Dmitry Medvedev summit in Moscow may result in a number of big-ticket agreements and expanded security, business and political relations.
Obama, Singh discuss Af-Pak, climate change
01 Dec 2009
US president Barack Obama on Tuesday called prime minister Manmohan Singh and discussed the situation in Afghanistan and also the forthcoming summit in Copenhagen.
French parliament ratifies Indo-French nuclear pact
27 Nov 2009
France becomes the second country after Russia to give India unconditional rights to reprocess spent nuclear fuel.
Pre-State dinner, Indian PM chews up China
24 Nov 2009
Indian prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh made a meal out of the much-touted China growth story saying it was achieved without consideration for values.
Indian PM arrives in US on landmark visit
23 Nov 2009
Indian prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh arrived in Washington on Sunday to a red carpet welcome as the first state guest of president Barack Obama. His visit is expected to provide a fillip to the Indo-US strategic relationship.
Indian PM departs for Washington summit
21 Nov 2009
As he prepares to depart for Washington for a summit meet with US president Barack Obama, Dr Manmohan Singh said a "sustained and dynamic" Indo-US partnership was essential to meet major global challenges.
No fixed timetable for 3G auction, says minister
20 Nov 2009
Union cabinet clears N-liability bill
20 Nov 2009
India-Iran: Treading common ground
By Rajiv Singh | 17 Nov 2009
Iranian foreign minister, Manouchehr Mottaki’s, two-day visit to India is likely to be a significant one, marking the closing of old chapters and the opening of new ones
Reliance told to allocate 5.67 mmscmd of KG D6 gas to Ratnagiri power company
16 Nov 2009
The empowered group of ministers has allocated the bulk of additional gas produced from Reliance-operated KG D6 offshore block in the east cost to power companies, including NTPC.