Government pledges more reforms to spur growth
byNew Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The government will initiate a number of reforms in the coming weeks to spur investments and growth, Finance Minister…
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Food security bill: Chidambaram hints at Parliament special session
byNew Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The government will try to secure passage of the legislation on food security in a special session of parliament…
Australia eyes mega Indian infrastructure projects
byMelbourne, June 13 (IANS) As India gears up for a massive upgrade and expansion of its infrastructure, Australia is seeking to play a major…
Sensex trades 227.54 points down in pre-noon session
byMumbai, June 13 (IANS) For the third consecutive day, a benchmark index of Indian equities markets was trading down during the pre-noon trade. On…
Government to promulgate ordinance on food security
byNew Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The government will take the ordinance route to bring in the National Food Security Bill, a pet legislation of…
Second unit at Madras Atomic Power Station to re-start by September
byChennai, June 13 (IANS) The second unit at the Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) is likely to start functioning only by the end of…
India’s growth projected to rise
byWashington, June 13 (IANS) Growth in India is projected to rise to 5.7 percent in the 2013 fiscal year and firm to 6.5 percent…
Two Harley Davidson motorbikes donated to Pope
byVatican City: The Harley Davidson company has given Pope Francis two of its classic motorcycles to mark the brand’s 110th anniversary. On Sunday, hundreds…
UAE group to build hospital in Jordan
byAmman (Jordan), June 13 (IANS/WAM) The Al Maktoum Foundation of the UAE will build a maternity hospital in Al Zarqa province in Jordan. The…
Rs.57 lakh sanctioned for Delhi projects
byNew Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Delhi government Wednesday sanctioned Rs.57 lakh to various NGOs for social development projects. The money will be sanctioned…