Economy - general
Assembly elections: regional leaders and parties to the fore
13 May 2011
Results from the recently concluded elections to five states reveal a strong showing for regional sentiments and leaders, raising questions about the increasing marginalisation of national parties in regional politics.
SC orders CBI probe into NREGA ‘scam’ in Orissa
13 May 2011
India, Australia eye free trade
12 May 2011
The two countries expect the lifting of trade barriers to help double bilateral trade volume to $40 billion over the next five years.
India's exports rise 34.4 per cent in April
12 May 2011
Inflation may retard GDP growth: Mukherjee
11 May 2011
To achieve sustained GDP growth rate of 9 to 10 per cent with fiscal prudence and moderate inflation is a major challenge, Mukherjee said.
Binayak Sen on Plan panel steering committee
11 May 2011
Sen will represent Bilaspur-based healthcare organisation Jan Swasthya Sahyog and provide inputs on the health of tribal children.
PM leaving for Afghanistan tomorrow
11 May 2011
The visit assumes significance with the scheduled drawdown of troops by the US and its NATO allies starting July this year.
Global companies eye India, China sales
07 May 2011
Political parties, media barred from receiving foreign contributions
07 May 2011
The amended Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, also bars the transfer of funds from one person or organisation to another person or organisation unless such person or organisation is equally eligible under rules to accept foreign donations.
ED suspends official for going easy on Hasan Ali
06 May 2011
Ministerial group to review price situation
05 May 2011
Rate hike may impact flow of bank credit
05 May 2011
CWG scam: ED seeks documents in 'overlays' case
04 May 2011
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