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Teething troubles: Appointments of PMO official, PS to ministers on holdSubscriber Only
June 17, 2014 01:58 IST
Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth is learnt to have sent such a list to the PMO.
Tue, Jun 17, 2014
One China? What about One India policy: Sushma Swaraj to Wang YiSubscriber Only
June 12, 2014 02:30 IST
It’s learnt that this came up in the context of dealing with sensitive issues during the bilateral conversation between both leaders on Sunday.
Thu, Jun 12, 2014
The East Asia windowSubscriber Only
June 10, 2014 00:04 IST
The emphatic election mandate for Modi and political uncertainty in the region have created opportunities for India.
Tue, Jun 10, 2014
Narendra Modi picks Bhutan for first foreign visit, official team to leave tomorrow to work out logisticsSubscriber Only
June 05, 2014 18:10 IST
It has been reliably learnt that an official team will be leaving for Thimphu on Friday to set up the visit and work out the relevant logistics.
Fri, Jun 06, 2014
No more English, Modi chooses Hindi for talks with foreign leadersSubscriber Only
June 05, 2014 03:16 IST
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa spoke in English during his bilateral meeting with Modi.
Thu, Jun 05, 2014
After Beijing, Tokyo calling: Welcome Modi, seal dealSubscriber Only
May 31, 2014 02:24 IST
Shinzo Abe says will confirm trilateral cooperation with US on Modi visit.
Sat, May 31, 2014
Narendra Modi goes for Gujarat experiment at Centre, empowers PMO on ‘all important policy issues’Subscriber Only
May 28, 2014 02:46 IST
In Gujarat such a system had helped bring about predictability and uniformity in policy.
Wed, May 28, 2014
No non-political faces yet, no boats rockedSubscriber Only
May 26, 2014 22:38 IST
The helm of the government, beginning with the PM himself, for the first time comprises leaders who have never held a portfolio in the CCS.
Mon, May 26, 2014
Whose decision is it anywaySubscriber Only
May 21, 2014 00:29 IST
The cabinet system of governance was eroded in UPA’s tenure. Modi’s challenge will be to restore credibility of its key decision-making bodies.
Wed, May 21, 2014
CBI put pressure, said defer top job interview: PSU board to Cab SecSubscriber Only
May 11, 2014 02:26 IST
The board decided to bring the matter to the notice of the Cabinet Secretary because it felt the CBI had not followed proper procedure.
Sun, May 11, 2014Govt rejects Chandra panel proposal for a four-star generalSubscriber Only
May 03, 2014 03:03 IST
The 309 recommendations that have been accepted largely relate to policy priorities.
Sat, May 03, 2014Day after Telangana vote, Polavaram SPV clearedSubscriber Only
May 02, 2014 03:18 IST
Government sources insisted the move was a regular administrative decision that was necessary to execute the provisions of the Act.
Fri, May 02, 2014
UP’s hardened caste linesSubscriber Only
April 30, 2014 01:49 IST
Assertive BJP looks at its best performance in years, but local caste equations can limit its strides.
Wed, Apr 30, 2014
Modi, Mulayam Mayawati: three political bigwigs battle it out in Uttar PradeshSubscriber Only
April 29, 2014 01:35 IST
With western UP showing a BJP trend, Mulayam, unlike Mayawati, has entered the field himself to check the wave in the east.
Tue, Apr 29, 2014
PMO begins work on President’s Parliament speech for next govtSubscriber Only
April 22, 2014 02:10 IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has instructed his key aides to record as much as possible in writing and on file.
Tue, Apr 22, 2014
China says no to Arunachal youth in India delegation, minister says let’s call off tripSubscriber Only
April 20, 2014 01:39 IST
Youth Affairs Minister Jitendra Singh has shot off a strongly worded letter to External Affairs Minister asking him to cancel the trip.
Sun, Apr 20, 2014
India to pay Russia for arms, ammo it sells to AfghanistanSubscriber Only
April 18, 2014 02:23 IST
India, is committed to provide arms and ammunition to strengthen the Afghan National Army.
Fri, Apr 18, 2014
‘It is for the people of India to decide who should be their next PM, and we will willingly engage with the government’Subscriber Only
April 13, 2014 03:09 IST
In his first interaction with the Indian media since taking over as Pakistan High Commissioner, Abdul Basit, a career diplomat, hopes talks between the two countries renew at the earliest, without any conditions.
Sun, Apr 13, 2014
Pakistan bike-snatchers turned terrorists for IM’s ‘jihad lite’Subscriber Only
April 06, 2014 01:26 IST
The duo have identified Indian Mujahideen founder Riyaz Bhatkal as their handler Daniyal, also codenamed Tausif.
Sun, Apr 06, 2014
RAW instrumental in grabbing key Indian Mujahideen leadersSubscriber Only
April 05, 2014 03:30 IST
The certainty of this plot was established after RAW, India’s external intelligence agency, made successful inroads into the network.
Sat, Apr 05, 2014Indias message: Stick to deadlineSubscriber Only
October 21, 2013 02:21 IST
India is still pinning its hopes on Maldives concluding its election process in time.
Mon, Oct 21, 2013
China to give Pakistan two more nuclear reactors,India protestsSubscriber Only
October 15, 2013 03:57 IST
China says the deal falls within Sino-Pak nuke cooperation agreement,preceding the NSG accession.
Tue, Oct 15, 2013
Concerned over Army ‘setbacks’,govt wants lapses investigatedSubscriber Only
October 10, 2013 03:37 IST
The three incidents have raised serious doubts within the government on the military preparedness.
Thu, Oct 10, 2013
UNSC aspirant India struggles for even a temporary entrySubscriber Only
October 06, 2013 02:16 IST
Vietnam has urged India to back its case and in return,reaffirmed its support to New Delhi.
Sun, Oct 06, 2013
Not resigning,will see which way the wind blows: Manmohan SinghSubscriber Only
October 02, 2013 01:39 IST
Rahul Gandhi to meet Manmohan on Wednesday,Singh open to revisiting the ordinance.
Wed, Oct 02, 2013a better experience