Indian PM calls for calm after gang-rape protestsIndian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appealed for calm on Monday as he sought to tamp down growing public outrage over the gang-rape of a young woman that led to pitched battles between police and protesters in the heart of the capital at the we More… |
India lays out fresh vision to curb budget deficitIndia's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in his New Year's message to the nation that controlling the government's budget deficit was a priority for 2012 to avert another crisis. In a lengthy address Singh laid out his vision for the nex More… |
India PM keeps key ministers in reshuffleIndian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh retained key allies in a cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday in a bid to help him fight accusations of corruption and policy paralysis, choosing instead to focus on gaining support ahead of state elections next year. More… |
India crisis threatens growth say firmsThree quarters of major companies in India are unhappy with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government, saying that a governance crisis ranging from corruption scams to policy limbo will hit economic growth and their investment plans. The More… |
Indian govt wins confidence voteIndia's Congress-led government won a key confidence vote in parliament on Tuesday by a stronger-than-expected 84 votes despite the coalition suffering problems from high inflation to a cricket scandal. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's gove More… |
Saudi, India sign extradition treatySaudi Arabia and India signed an extradition treaty aiming to fight terrorism and money laundering as well as raise their cooperation in several areas including security, economy and defence. Saudi King Abdullah and Prime Minister Manmohan More… |
Indian leader seeks regional cooperationPrime Minister Manmohan Singh began the first visit to Saudi Arabia by an Indian leader since 1982 seeking to build economic ties and to enlist the kingdom's help in improving regional security. Saudi Arabia has close ties with Pakistan an More… |
India PM to attend climate talksIndian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will attend the end of the UN climate summit, joining dozens of leaders including US President Barack Obama, in the latest sign of growing momentum toward a new global accord. Singh will go on December More… |
India govt wins vote of confidenceIndian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government won a vote of confidence in parliament on Tuesday, ensuring the immediate survival of the ruling coalition and a civilian nuclear deal with the United States. Earlier, the opposition demand More… |
Indian PM to call for vote of confidenceIndia's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asked for a vote of confidence in his government after his communist allies withdrew their support to protest a nuclear deal with the United States. The date will be announced on Friday. The decision c More… |