China to buy gas from Turkmenistan
byAshgabat (Turkmenistan), May 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) China will import gas from the world’s second largest gas reserve in the Central Asian republic of Turkmenistan….
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European leaders hold summit on tax evasion
byBrussels, May 23 (IANS/EFE) The heads of state and government of the European Union held a summit Wednesday in an effort to make more…
Over 10 new oil fields found in Siberia
byMoscow, May 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Space imaging studies have revealed over 10 new oil deposits in Krasnoyarsk territory in Siberia, a scientist said. “The…
UAE-Korea economic forum to be held in Seoul
byDubai, May 23 (IANS/WAM) The Third UAE-Korea Economic Partnership Forum begins May 27 in the South Korean capital city of Seoul. UAE Minister of…
Iran’s n-power plant to be launched ‘shortly’: Russian agency
byMoscow, May 22 (IANS ) Iran’s first nuclear power plant in Bushehr could start working “shortly”, Xinhua reported Wednesday, quoting Russia’s state atomic energy…
Government taking corrective steps, says PM
byNew Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Attempting to dispel the public perception about lack of governance and charges of policy paralysis, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh…
With Sonia backing, PM vows to build better India (Roundup)
byNew Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Marking nine years of the UPA government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday promised to build “an economically resurgent and…
Sonia appeals to opposition to help pass key bills
byNew Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi Wednesday appealed to the opposition parties, including the BJP, to cooperate with the UPA government…
Nine years of UPA saw average 8 percent growth: PM
byNew Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Detailing economic growth during the UPA regime, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday the slowdown last year was “temporary”…
Parrikar to meet PM for special status for Goa
byPanaji, May 22 (IANS) Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in June to press for special status for Goa and…