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Nobody guilty of corruption will be spared: Manmohan Singh

manmohan singh1Stressing his government”s commitment to integrity, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday warned that “nobody guilty will be spared, irrespective of which party he belongs to, and how powerful he may be.” Addressing the Congress plenary session at Burari in northwest Delhi, Dr. Singh said: ” His government would vigorously pursue the investigation [...]

Wen Jiabao gets ceremonial welcome, says confident of expanding India-China ties

Chinese premier Wen JiabaoChinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Thursday said that he had come here to expand bilateral strategic ties between China and India. Wen Jiabao, who was given a ceremonial welcome by President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, said: “I have come to India to expand cooperation, [...]

Corporate sector poised to become engine of economy growth: PM

manmohan singh1Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said India”s corporate sector is poised to become the Indian economy”s main engine of growth. Addressing at the inaugural session of the India Corporate Week here, Dr. Singh said: “India”s corporate sector is poised to become the main engine of growth for the Indian economy. The responsibility it [...]

Manmohan Singh says tapping of phone must be done with utmost care

Manmohan SinghDefending the government”s use of phone taps, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said these powers were necessary to deal with issues like tax evasion but it has to be exercised with care. Addressing at the inaugural session of the India Corporate Week here, Dr. Singh said: “We are aware of the nervousness in [...]

Varanasi blast: Two detained in Mumbai for terror email

A day after the Varanasi bomb blast which left an infant girl dead and over 30 others injured, Mumbai Police on Wednesday arrested two people in connection with the terror email allegedly sent by the Indian Mujahideen that claimed responsibility for the attack. A father-son duo were picked up for questioning in Mumbai in connection [...]

Govt. committed to work with industry to ensure framework in labour sector: PM

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday said the Central Government is committed to working with trade unions and industry to ensure that the regulatory framework in the labour sector is conducive to both employment generation and workers” welfare and well being. Inaugurating the 43rd session of Indian Labour Conference here, Dr. Singh said: [...]

Id-ul Zuha celebrated across India today

Id-ul-Zuha is being celebrated across the country today with great enthusiasm and devotion. President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Vice President M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh greeted the people on the occasion. With the prevailing normalcy in the Kashmir Valley, people here also celebrated Id-ul-Zuha with full fervor. President Patil on Tuesday greeted the [...]

CAG have to further enhance its capabilities, skills: PM Manmohan Singh

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said the institution of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has to further enhance its capabilities and its skills and re-orient itself to deliver results that our nation expects of it in the years that lie ahead. Addressing the gathering at the inaugural function of the celebrations [...]

Prime Minister rules out differences between US-China over currency devaluation

The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has ruled out any differences between China and the United States over the currency devaluation, saying the two nations have very intimate relations and the exchange rates controversy will affect them very substantially. The Prime Minister, who returned to New Delhi after the G 20 Summit in South Korea [...]

Manmohan Singh asks G-20 nations to avoid competitive devaluation of currency

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday urged G-20 countries to avoid competitive devaluation of currencies at all costs and resist any resurgence in protectionism. Addressing the plenary session of the fifth G-20 Summit in Seoul this morning, Dr. Singh said: “Advance deficit countries must follow policy of fiscal consolidation. This should be consistent [...]

India-US to work as equal partners in a strategic relationship

The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on Monday said India and the United States have decided to accelerate the deepening of ties and to work as equal partners in a strategic relationship that will positively and decisively influence world peace, stability and progress. “President Obama yesterday characterized the India-US partnership as one of the defining [...]

Manmohan Singh takes part in ASEAN Summit in Vietnam

Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday began talks with other leaders attending the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Vietnam capital Hanoi. Issues such as trade, security and energy are likely to be discussed at 17th ASEAN Summit being held in the Vietnam Convention Center in Hanoi. Dr. Singh will also [...]

India, China PMs’ discuss “difficult issues” in Hanoi, Special Reps to meet

Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao used their tenth meeting as leaders of their respective governments to discuss threadbare all “difficult” issues bedeviling bilateral ties. During their 45-minute meeting here this morning, Jiabao expressed his wish to visit India before the end of the year, a wish that was [...]

Ayodhya Verdict: CCS to meet at PM”s residence, BJP leaders at Advani”s place

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) will meet at Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh”s residence at 5 p.m. on Thursday to discuss issues concerning security in the country and the Ayodhya title verdict of the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders are also expected to meet at senior [...]

Manmohan Singh says dialogue only way forward to resolve Kashmir situation

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said that dialogue is the only way route to lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing an all party meeting here, Dr Singh said: “The only path for lasting peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir is that of dialogue and discussion. “But it is also true [...]

PM to review CWG preparations for second time in less than a month

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will review preparations for the Commonwealth Games at a high-level meeting on Friday. This is the second time in a month that Dr. Singh will be reviewing preparations for the October 3-14 event. He has already asked the concerned authorities to “redouble their efforts” and complete the remaining work. [...]

Manmohan Singh congratulates Cameron on taking charge as UK’’s PM

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has congratulated David Cameron, for assuming charge of office as the newly elected Prime Minister of United Kingdom.
In a letter to Cameron, Dr Singh extended his warm wishes and hoped the two countries will further strengthen the bonds of friendship.
“Please accept my heartiest felicitations and [...]

India, Brazil satisfied over growing cooperation and collaboration

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during their bilateral meet here on Thursday expressed satisfaction at the growing cooperation and collaboration between the two countries which have intensified in recent years.
Both the leaders also met at the 4th Summit of the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum [...]

IBSA agrees to focus efforts on implementation of their initiatives: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said the IBSA countries—India, Brazil, and South Africa—have agreed to focus their efforts on the implementation of the various initiatives which they have launched under the IBSA framework.
Talking about the IBSA Summit held here today, Dr. Singh said: “IBSA has entered a phase of consolidation. In this Summit, [...]

Chinese Vice-Premier meets Manmohan Singh

Chinese Vice Premier Minister Hui Liangyu, who is on a visit to New Delhi, met Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday.
Liangyu, one of four Vice-Premiers in the Chinese government, is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising senior Chinese officials.
Both leaders reportedly discussed a range of issues related to bilateral relations especially agriculture, environment [...]