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, [...]
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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 [...]
Varanasi blast: Two detained in Mumbai for terror email
December 8th, 2010 |
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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 [...]
French President Sarkozy arrives in India
December 4th, 2010 |
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is on a four-day state visit to India from December 5-8, reached Bangalore on Saturday morning. In his four-day visit to India, Sarkozy will be accompanied by his wife Carla Bruni, seven of his key ministers and a business delegation. Defence, nuclear power and sustainable development will dominate the agenda [...]
Krishna to visit Sri Lanka to review progress of bilateral projects
November 25th, 2010 |
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External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna will undertake a four-day visit to Sri Lanka beginning on Thursday, where he will participate in the seventh India-Sri Lanka Joint Commission meeting to review the progress of bilateral projects between the two nations. During his visit, Krishna will call on Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Prime Minister [...]
2G scam: Supreme Court to examine PMâ€s affidavit today
November 23rd, 2010 |
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The Supreme Court will on Tuesday examine the affidavit filed on behalf of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh that rejects charges of inaction on the part of the PMO in the 2G spectrum scam. The 10-page affidavit reads that there was no inaction on Prime Minister”s behalf and how the Janata Party President and former [...]
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 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 [...]
Manmohan Singh to review progress of infrastructure projects today
September 9th, 2010 |
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Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will conduct a first quarter (April-June) review on the progress of five infrastructure sectors in a Cabinet meeting here today. So far, the Planning Commission set annual targets for infrastructure ministries, which includes road transport and highways, railways, civil aviation and ports, and conducted internal review meetings. Earlier, the Planning [...]
Hurriyat leader Geelani arrested in Srinagar
September 8th, 2010 |
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Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the leader of the hardline faction of the Hurriyat Conference in Kashmir, has been arrested from his residence in Srinagar city on Wednesday after he threatened to intensify the agitation in the Valley on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will meet Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh this [...]
Manmohan Singh congratulates Cameron on taking charge as UK’’s PM
May 13th, 2010 |
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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 [...]
IBSA agrees to focus efforts on implementation of their initiatives: PM
April 16th, 2010 |
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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
March 27th, 2010 |
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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 [...]
Prices will come down soon, PM tells Rahul Gandhi
January 19th, 2010 |
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Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi said Tuesday that he had discussed the “serious issue” of prices with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who assured him that the government’s efforts would “soon bear fruit” and prices would come down.
Describing price rise as a serious issue, Rahul Gandhi said: “I have already discussed the matter with the Prime [...]