Pakistan must shut down terror machinery operating on its soil: PM
United Nations: In a hard-hitting speech, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday asked Pakistan to shut down "terrorist machinery" on its soil while making it clear that there can "never, ever" be
Fundamentals strong; growth to improve in second half: Singh
New York: Asserting that the fundamentals of the Indian economy are strong, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said GDP will improve in the second half of fiscal 2013-14 and that the government is com
Political storm over Rahul outburst refuses to die; healthy for democracy: Congress
Mumbai/New Delhi: The political storm over the blunt attack by Rahul Gandhi on the Ordinance on convicted lawmakers refused to subside with BJP insisting today that the dignity of the Prime Minister'
Manmohan Singh to hold first meeting with Nawaz Sharif
New York: After receiving US backing on the issue of terrorism emanating from Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet Nawaz Sharif here on Sunday when he is likely to ask him to rein in ter
Prez has doubts on Ordinance that protect convicted lawmakers
New Delhi: In a move that is likely to embarrass the Manmohan Singh government, President Pranab Mukherjee has summoned Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and Law Minister Kapil Sibal for consultations
Ordinance okayed by Pranab Mukherjee saves convicted netas
New Delhi: After failing to get the contentious legislation passed in Parliament, the government on Tuesday chose the ordinance route to soften the blow on convicted MPs and MLAs. The Union Cabinet,
US snooping on Indian embassy?
New Delhi: The US National Security Agency targeted the Indian embassy in Washington and the Indian UN office in New York with sophisticated surveillance equipment that might have resulted in hard di
PM begins US trip, to meet Nawaz Sharif too
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today embarked on a visit to the US to chart a course for "future cooperation" by expanding and deepening bilateral relations in a host of areas, including tr
PM leaves tomorrow for the US to meet Obama, address UNGA
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will leave on Wednesday on a visit to the US during which he will hold talks with President Barack Obama and attend UN General Assembly, besides having a poss
States should punish those who incite communal strife: PM
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday asked parties to refrain from taking advantage out of communal strife and said states should crackdown on elements fanning such violence irrespective of their political affiliations or influence.