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Lack of Investment, Slow GDP to Affect National Security, Says PM

In his address to the nation on 66th Independence Day from Red Fort in Delhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that lack of political consensus on many issues is affecting India's economic growth.

Aug 15, 2012

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Government Ready to Face Any Monsoon Eventualities: Sharad Pawar

While farmers' community are apprehensive about a short-fall in monsoon rains this year, Agriculture Minister, Sharad Pawar on Monday exuded great confidence over tackling monsoon uncertainties and sustaining the growth in the agriculture sector.

Jul 16, 2012

Diesel Price Likely to be Hiked After Presidential Polls

Indian government is likely to hike diesel price after July 19 presidential polls, says an oil ministry source on Thursday. The source however didn't reveal the amount to be hiked.

Jul 12, 2012

West Bengal: Mamata Loses Singur Battle With Tata Motors; Will She Move SC?

In a major disappointment to the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Calcutta High Court ruled its verdict in favour of Tata Motors over the Singur land dispute, which has been locked in a legal trouble for about a year.

Jun 22, 2012

Google Science Fair 2012: Three Indian Teenagers Among 15 Finalists

Three Indian youngsters have been selected for Google Science Fair 2012 . The shortlisted teenagers will represent India in the global competition to be held in United States.

Jun 13, 2012

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PM Releases UPA-II's Annual Report, Says Govt Needs to Do Better

Hosting dinner party at his residence to celebrate the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance II's (UPA-II), completion of three years in power, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh released the government's annual report to the people in the presence of the leaders of the Congress party's key allies. The PM admitted that his government needs to do better.

May 23, 2012

Monsoon Forecast: Avarage Rainfall, El Nino Likely to Re-appear This Year

In a relief to farmers in the country India is likely to receive normal monsoon rains this year, said Earth Sciences Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said on Thursday.

Apr 27, 2012

Mamata Banerjee Among Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World

Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is among the Time magazine's '100 Most Influential People in the World'.

Apr 18, 2012

Karnataka Budget 2012-13: Corp Loan Exempted From Interest

CM DV Sadananda Gowda presented two separate agriculture state budgets (2012-13) in Karnataka assembly Wednesday, in which he has focused mainly on providing reliefs and benefits for farmer's community. In such an attempt, he had exempted short term corp loan up to Rs I lakh from interest.

Mar 21, 2012

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

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Union Budget 2012-13: Highlights

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Friday presented the budget for 2012-13 in the Parliament. Here are the highlights of the budget.

Mar 16, 2012

Economic Survey 2012-13: Highlights

The Finance Ministry has tabled the Economic Survey in Parliament on Thursday. It is customary to present it in Parliament a day before the Union Budget, highlighting its view on the state of the economy. Here is the highlights of Economic Survey 2012-13 presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.

Mar 15, 2012

Chintan Manthan: Gadkari in Bangalore, Yeddyurappa Sets Deadline for Chief Ministership

Bhartiya Janata Party's National President, Nitin Gadkari is in Bangalore to fuse the prevailing rift between the former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda during the two-day Chintan Manthan (brainstorming session) which began Friday.

Feb 24, 2012

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

UP Elections: Rahul Gandhi at Loggerheads with Uma Bharti

With assembly elections round the corner, politicians have started exchanging heated words in Uttar Pradesh (UP). This time, war of words between Congress General Secretary and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti steals the show.

Jan 19, 2012

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