Manmohan Singh News

New Delhi, May 25: Strategic issues, including military-to-military relations and deals for infrastructure projects worth an estimated $15 billion.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today hoped that dialogue process would soon be restarted between India and the new government in Pakistan to strengthen the ties between the two nations.

Heavily-armed Maoists ambushed a convoy of Congress leaders inside a dense forest in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district today, killing at least 17 people, including senior Congress leader Mahendra Karma.

Suspected Naxals opened fire on Congress party's 'Parivartan Yatra', comprising senior party leaders in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district today, police said.

Targeting the Manmohan Singh government at the Centre, Chief Minister Narendra Modi Friday said UPA's glass was filled with corruption.

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, the Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari, and the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh have greeted the nation on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, which is being observed on May 25.

Jammu and Kashmir's ruling coalition partners National Conference - and Congress sparred over relief to earthquake victims in Doda and Kishtwar districts of the Chenab valley, with leaders of both parties making charges and counter charges against each other.

The Union Cabinet will consider the impact of proposed hike in natural gas prices on power tariff and fertiliser subsidy before taking a decision on increasing the rates, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said today.

New Delhi, May 23 : The once confident Amar Singh was a pale shadow of his old self when the UPA celebrated nine years in power at the residence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Guwahati, May 23 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and two others are in the contest for two Rajya Sabha seats from Assam, officials said here Thursday.

The long stalled nuclear deal between the two nations is expected to get a shot in the arm when the prime minister takes up the matter with his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe [ The discussions on the civil nuclear cooperation were stranded after the disaster in Fukushima in the aftermath of the massive 2011 tsunami.

By sensitising the entire nation of this unprovoked incursion and the resultant mood of anger among Indians, the media had set into motion rapid official and diplomatic developments not only in New Delhi but also in Beijing, writes Air Marshal Bhushan Gokhale.

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh meeting the Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Mr.

India and the US will find an "appropriate" way to decide on New Delhi's request for access to Mumbai attack plotter David Headley, US Undersecretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman said Friday.

Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi next month, US President Barack Obama has been encouraged to push for economic reforms in India and to address the concerns of the Indian companies with regard to H-1B visas.

India 's economy probably expanded less than 5 percent for a second quarter as political gridlock that threatens Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's growth agenda tempered gains from farm output and lower interest rates.

Iran says IAEA report shows nuclear drive is peaceful TEHRAN: A new report by the UN atomic watchdog validates Iran's progress in its 'peaceful' nuclear activities despite international sanctions, the country's envoy to the agency said on Thursday.

Chennai, May 23 : Opposing any disinvestment in integrated mining-cum-power generating Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd.

If -- and considering the myriad problems the United Progressive Alliance government finds itself mired in these days, that could be a very big IF ! -- the UPA wins the 2014 elections, who will be India's next prime minister? It increasingly looks like Manmohan Singh has run his course; both the Congress and the nation seem tired of the good ... (more)

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged on Thursday to crack down on corruption in the defence sector after a string of recent graft scandals left his government facing renewed calls to step down.