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Hurdles ahead for GST Bill as Monsoon session begins today

by Frank Jack Daniel |Jul 21, 2015

Congress is opposed to the bill in its current form and wants Modi to address concerns to secure its support for the bill.

The government said the death toll from last Saturday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake had reached 6,621, and that more than 14,000 people were injured. (Photo: Reuters)

Relief goods for Nepal earthquake victims held up at customs

by Frank Jack Daniel |May 2, 2015

Some of the relief material for survivors of Nepal's devastating earthquake was being held up at the country's only international airport because of customs bottlenecks, the United Nations said on...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a plan to buy 36 Rafale jets from Dassault. (Photo: Reuters)

Order for Rafale jets signals end of larger defence deal

by Frank Jack Daniel |Apr 14, 2015

The fact that any future purchase of Rafale jets by India will come through direct talks with the French government, kills negotiations for a larger deal with Dassault Aviation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Canada on April 14 for a two-day visit. (Photo: Reuters)

Govt rushes to break impasse on Canada investment pact

by Frank Jack Daniel |Apr 13, 2015

After Narendra Modi's victory in the elections in May 2014, the Canadian government said it expected the Prime Minister to finally sign the foreign investment pact.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (Photo: Reuters)

Ex PM Manmohan Singh summoned as accused in coal field case

by Frank Jack Daniel |Mar 11, 2015

Most coal block awards made by Singh's government, which ran India for a decade until last year, were overturned by the Supreme Court after it ruled the process illegal.

PM Narendra Modi (Photo: Reuters)

PM Modi passes Budget test despite lack of reform dazzle

by Swati Bhat |Mar 2, 2015

While it was short on the "big bang" reform measures, the Budget won plaudits for moves to cut corporate tax and make India more competitive.

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Govt will raise investment in overloaded railway network, says Suresh Prabhu

by Frank Jack Daniel |Feb 26, 2015

The minister said the proportion of rail revenue available for investments would rise to 11.5 per cent in the fiscal year starting on April 1.

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Obama says wants to partner India in next wave of growth

by Frank Jack Daniel |Jan 27, 2015

US President Barack Obama made a plea for freedom of religion to be upheld in the country, where relations between Hindus and minorities have come under strain.

US President Barack Obama shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) at the end of their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington September 30, 2014. Photo: Reuters

As Obama visits, signs that India is pushing back against China

by Frank Jack Daniel |Jan 21, 2015

The new robust diplomacy, which PM Narendra Modi calls "Act East", has delighted Washington, which has been nudging India for years to dovetail with the US strategic pivot toward the region.

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reacts as he attends the opening session of 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit in Kathmandu November 26, 2014. (Source: Reuters)

Pakistan under pressure to save trade agenda at SAARC summit

by Frank Jack Daniel |Nov 27, 2014

India and Pak have been trying to reach a bilateral deal for energy sharing across their border in Punjab, but the deal has faced resistance from Pakistan's army.