PM flags India’s concerns over US immigration law changes
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has told President Barack Obama that certain aspects of the proposed changes in the American immigration laws will hit Indian IT professionals, eliciting a promise from the US that concerns will be looked into.
India, US eye 5-fold increase in commerce
Eyeing to increase 2-way commerce by 5 times from the current level of $ 100 billion, India and the US have vowed to expeditiously address all trade and investment policy issues to remove obstacles and improve business environment in both countries.
Families of Muzaffarnagar victims to get govt jobs: UP Govt
An order has been issued by the Uttar Pradesh Government to provide Government jobs to the families of those killed during riots in Muzaffarnagar and adjoining areas, an official spokesman said here.
Cong hails PM for convincing US on terror issue
A day after Rahul Gandhi caused political tremors with his denunciation of the ordinance on lawmakers and attack on government, Congress on Saturday got into damage control mode hailing prime minister Manmohan Singh for convincing the US on the issue of terror.
Obama promises PM to take up terror issue with Sharif
US President Barack Obama has promised to take up with Nawaz Sharif in a “frank” manner the issue of continued Pakistan-based terror directed against India as prime minister Manmohan Singh told him that progress in dialogue will depend on action on this front.
Obama extends rarest of rare gesture for PM
In a rarest of the rare gesture, US President Barack Obama personally walked down to the White House portico to see off prime minister Manmohan Singh after a meeting with him at the Oval Office.
Yuvraj blitzkrieg has India Blue in final
Yuvraj Singh bludgeoned his way to a 56-ball 84, giving national selectors another timely reminder of his worth even as Abhishek Nayar slammed a 39-ball 75 to take India Blue to the final with an 11-r
Churchill up for Bagan challenge
Churchill Brothers, who lost their opening match against Salgaocar, will look to bounce back when they take on Mohun Bagan at the Duler Stadium in Mapusa on Saturday.
Gujrathi claims bronze in turkey
Former Under-14 world champion and Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi clinched the bronze medal in the World Junior Chess Championship after settling for a quick draw with winner Yu Yangyi of China in the 13t
Ranbir Kapoor stopped at airport for undeclared goods
Actor Ranbir Kapoor was intercepted at Mumbai’s international airport for carrying undeclared goods, which he was allowed to take away only after paying a fine as well as customs duty, a senior Custom