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  • Parl session begins; PM says govt willing to discuss all issue with opposition

    Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the government was willing to discuss all issues with the opposition parties and hoped that the Winter Session of Parliament will be peaceful and productive.  “Greetings to you all. We are looking forward to the session and we hope that this session will be peaceful and productive,” he told […]

    Winter Session of Parliament from today

    The Winter Session of Parliament beginning on Tuesday is expected to be a hot affair for the Congress-led ruling coalition with the opposition gearing up for bringing to the fore the issue of corruption by raising “various scams” including the Adarsh housing scandal. Speaker Meira Kumar has convened a meeting of leaders of all political […]

    US, India have responsibility to work for world peace: Patil

    Terming the visit of US President Barack Obama as a “historic milestone”, President Pratibha Patil tonight said both the US and India have profound responsibility to work together for peace, stability and security in the world. In her speech at the banquet hosted in honour of Obama and his wife Michelle on Monday, the President […]

    India says not stealing American jobs; US offers tech support

    India has said that it was not stealing American jobs and, in fact, outsourcing was raising productivity there, while President Barack Obama said he had not made a “boogeyman” out of the issue on which he’s facing pressure at home. Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the last leg of […]

    India is a world power, can work with US for global peace: Obama

    US President Barack Obama on Monday said India was now a world power and the two countries can work together on issues like counter-terrorism to promote peace, stability and prosperity for the whole world. He said he has undertaken the trip to India to strengthen what is already an incredible friendship that would be one […]

    India-US relationship is defining partnership of 21st century: Obama

    Describing the India-United States relationship as the defining partnership of 21st century, US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have agreed to deepen cooperation on nuclear and defence issues. The sides agreed on consultations on global issues, including international institutions like the UN to reflect the reality of the 21st Century. After wide […]

    Govt to set up Expressways Authority on lines of NHAI: Nath

    Highways Minister Kamal Nath on Monday said the government would decide in six months the modalities of the proposed Expressways Authority of India for building high-speed road network in the country. “Land acquisition is a major part of any kind of infrastructure project…its going to be another six months, states will have to decide on […]

    Indo-Pak: PM says no talks till terror ends

    Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made it clear that New Delhi was committed to resolving all problems with Pakistan but simultaneously Islamabad should ensure that it moves away from terror-induced coercion. Dr Singh asserted that India wants to engage with Pakistan to resolve all outstanding issues and was “not afraid” of discussing Kashmir. Addressing joint press […]

    India-US relationship is defining partnership of 21st century: Obama

    Describing the India-United States relationship as the defining partnership of 21st century, US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have agreed to deepen cooperation on nuclear and defence issues. The sides agreed on consultations on global issues, including international institutions like the UN to reflect the reality of the 21st Century. After wide […]

    Obamas pay rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

    US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle on Monday paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and said they will always remember “the great soul” who changed the world with his message of peace, tolerance and love. The Obamas reached the memorial of the Father of the Nation in New Delhi  after being […]