Stressing 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 [...]
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Nobody guilty of corruption will be spared: Manmohan Singh
December 20th, 2010 |
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Wen Jiabao gets ceremonial welcome, says confident of expanding India-China ties
December 16th, 2010 |
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Chinese 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, [...]
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrives in Delhi
December 15th, 2010 |
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived here today on a three-day state visit. The visit is expected to boost trade relations between India and China, the two emerging economies of the world. He will visit the Tagore International School in Vasant Vihar here in the second half of the day, where he is expected to meet [...]
Corporate sector poised to become engine of economy growth: PM
December 14th, 2010 |
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Prime 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
December 14th, 2010 |
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Defending 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 [...]
Govt. committed to work with industry to ensure framework in labour sector: PM
November 23rd, 2010 |
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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: [...]
Manmohan Singh promises action against anybody found guilty in 2G scam
November 20th, 2010 |
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The Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday promised action against anybody found guilty in the 2G spectrum allocation. He also said the government was not afraid of discussion on any issue in Parliament and appealed to all political parties to allow it to function. “There should be no doubt in anybody’s mind that if any [...]
CAG have to further enhance its capabilities, skills: PM Manmohan Singh
November 16th, 2010 |
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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
November 13th, 2010 |
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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 [...]
Congress high command to take note of Jayalalithaaâ€s offer: PM
November 13th, 2010 |
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Commenting on the 2G spectrum scam surrounding Information Technology and Communication Minister A. Raja, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has said it would not be proper to comment on the issue when Parliament is in session, and added that it is for the Congress high command to take note of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra [...]
Manmohan Singh asks G-20 nations to avoid competitive devaluation of currency
November 12th, 2010 |
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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 [...]
Manmohan Singh seeks better trade ties with Ethiopia
November 11th, 2010 |
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The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has expressed a desire for India and Ethiopia to strengthen their bilateral trade and investment ties. Dr. Singh conveyed this message during a meeting with his Ethiopian counterpart Meles Zenawi on the sidelines of the fifth Group of Twenty (G-20) Summit in South Korean Capital Seoul. Ethiopia, which is [...]
Manmohan Singh takes part in ASEAN Summit in Vietnam
October 30th, 2010 |
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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 [...]
PM invites Japanese firms to invest in infrastructure projects
October 25th, 2010 |
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Observing that infrastructure deficit was posing a major constraint to India’s growth, PM Manmohan Singh said an outlay of over USD one trillion was envisaged for infra projects during the next 5-year plan beginning 2012 and invited Japanese firms to play a greater role in this endeavour. Dr. Singh said his government was determined to [...]
Delhi CM Dikshit inspects Games Village, all efforts on to save CWG
September 23rd, 2010 |
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With some international teams opting to delay their arrival in New Delhi for the XIXth Commonwealth Games, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit visited the Games Village on Thursday to assess the situation. On Wednesday, Dikshit assured that Delhi is set to host the mega event in the best possible way. Referring to the footbridge collapse at [...]
Manmohan Singh says dialogue only way forward to resolve Kashmir situation
September 15th, 2010 |
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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 [...]
Supreme Court issues notice to Raja in 2G spectrum scam
September 13th, 2010 |
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The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to Communications and IT Minister A. Raja in connection with the 2G spectrum scam. The apex court also slammed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for filing a case against unnamed officials, and said that the investigating agency should have named them. The petitioner wants the apex [...]