pranab-mukherjee

Union Budget 2012-13: Summary

The Union Budget 2012-13 identifies five objectives to be addressed effectively in the ensuing fiscal year. Here is the summary of the general budget. Mar 16, 2012
pratibha-patil

President Pratibha Patil's Speech on Eve of Republic Day

The President of India, Pratibha Patil, addressed the nation on the eve of the country's 63rd Republic Day. Speaking to the nation's billion-plus citizens, the President stressed on the fact that the "foremost priority is the removal of poverty, hunger and malnutrition, disease and illiteracy". Jan 26, 2012
pranab-mukherjee

Moderation in Inflation Could Continue in Coming Months: Pranab Mukherjee

The country's Union Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, has said the decline in the monthly headline inflation for Dec. 2011 to 7.47 percent (down from 9.11 percent in Nov. 2011) was mainly due to a significant decline in inflation for primary articles, including food inflation, in the month of Dec. 2011. Jan 16, 2012
Manmohan Singh

South Asia Visit: Manmohan Singh Invites Greater Investment from Singapore

Describing Singapore as a "valued partner" Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh invited greater investment from the South East Asian nation, while on a two-day state visit to the country. The Prime Minister made the statement on Sunday, at a lunch hosted Singapore's Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong. Nov 20, 2011
Telangana Strike

Day 17: Economic and Social Perspective of Telangana People's Strike

As the ongoing Telegana 'People's strike' entered the 17th day, the intensity of the strike and the loss to social and economic condition has also increased. In the recent development the JAC (Join Action Committee) has seized the residence of Congress ministers and legislators in Hyderabad. But the public transport and power production are paralyzed due to the ongoing stir which was launched by JAC (Join Action Committee) on Sept. 13 demanding separate statehood for Telangana Sep 29, 2011