AICC sends Ravi to stem rot in Congress
In a significant development, the Congress high command has sent Union minister Vayalar Ravi to Hyderabad to hold talks with leaders and stem the rot plaguing the party. This has come as a surprise t
Vayalar Ravi begins ‘mission AP’; holds wide-ranging talks
In the wake of sagging popularity of Congress in Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister Vayalar Ravi on Tuesday began taking stock of the prevailing situation in the state's ruling party ahead of crucial by-e
Army chief's letter to PM; Reflects 'frustrations': Vayalar
Attacking Army chief Gen V.K. Singh for reportedly writing to the Prime Minister about state of affairs in the force, Union Minister Vayalar Ravi on Wednesday said this reflects 'frustrations' of an i
India objects to Jay Leno's remark on Golden Temple
India has strongly 'objected' to the remark on the Golden Temple by popular US television host Jay Leno, terming it 'quite unfortunate'.
Leno, the host of the popular 'The Tonight Show' on NBC
Corporates may target govt through Lokpal, warns Ravi
Ahead of the consideration of Lokpal Bill by Parliament, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi today warned that the anti-corruption ombudsman may become a tool of powerful corporates to get b
Union Ministers spar over Mullaperiyar dam
Union Minister Vayalar Ravi on Sunday slammed his colleague and Home Minister P. Chidambaram for his remarks on the Mullaperiyar dam, calling them as 'unfortunate' and said they only showed his 'po
Chidambaram withdraws comment on dam issue
Union minister Vayalar Ravi on Sunday slammed his colleague and home minister P. Chidambaram for his remarks on the Mullaperiyar Dam, calling them as "unfortunate" and said they only showed his "political immaturity".
AI debts mount to Rs.43,000 crore: Minister
Noting that Air India is passing through a deep crisis with its total debt touching a whopping Rs.43,000 crore, government on Friday expressed confidence that it would be able to wipe out the debts
Govt may allow foreign airlines to invest in local carriers: Official
The government is likely to approve a plan to allow foreign airlines to buy stakes in Indian carriers, industry secretary told Reuters on Monday.
"It is likely to happen," R.P. Singh told Reuters ove
Govt sets up committee to monitor situation in Libya
The Government on Monday said it has set up a committee to monitor the situation in Libya and prepare plans to meet any eventuality in wake of the unprecedented protest there against the Moammar Gadhafi regime.