Government policies
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.
Indo-US civil nuclear deal: Tripping on the NPT agenda again
By Rajiv Singh | 16 Nov 2009
The shine on Indian prime minister, Manmohan Singh’s first visit to Washington may begin to rub off even before the trip begins, as the Indo-US civil nuclear agreement once again trips on an overzealous US NPT agenda.
India-Canada– a new chapter
By Rajiv Singh | 16 Nov 2009
Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper trip to India is significant because he will seek to re-engage India in a manner previous Canadian governments have not attempted since the 1970s.
IPI gas pipeline: Blowing hot and cold
14 Nov 2009
One thing you may expect of the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project – India will neither yes or no, and neither will Iran accept the fact that India is finally out of the project, says Rajiv Singh.
India wants to wind down stimulus measures
09 Nov 2009
Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee today hinted at India withdrawing the economic stimulus measures extended to various industries hit by the global slump, saying it is hurting the country's fiscal stability.
India, US to set up joint education council
15 Oct 2009
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