Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

In an interview, Manmohan Singh had said that there is a crisis of confidence in the government and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must give "every Indian" the confidence that he cares for people's well-being.

UPA pressured me to drop names from CAG reports: Vinod Rai

In remarks damning the previous dispensation, he has also claimed that UPA functionaries had roped in even his colleagues in the IAS, to which he belonged before his appointment as CAG, to persuade him to leave out names.

Rupee to stabilise this year after 2013 slide: Reuters poll

The poll of over 25 currency strategists showed the rupee is expected to trade at 62.4 to the dollar in a month from now, 62.9 in three months and 62.0 in a year, compared with 62.2 on Thursday.

Jaitley's 5 questions to PM

Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley said he would like to ask the Prime Minister five questions.

Rs 3600 cr VVIP chopper deal with AgustaWestland scrapped

The deal was for supply of 12 helicopters for VVIPs and out of these AgustaWestland has already delivered three. India has now decided to go in for arbitration with the Anglo-Italian firm, Defence Ministry sources said.

Coal India may go for PPP to produce gas from coal bed

Earlier this month, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, allowed Coal India, the world's largest coal miner, to explore and produce CBM in its existing mines.

Coal India board defers decision on special dividend

Coal India board had met today to discuss the option of special dividend. The board had met after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had asked ministries of Coal and Heavy Industries to explore options like share buyback and special dividend to meet the Budget estimate.

CCI clears 5 delayed projects worth Rs 7,947 crore

"The CCI on December 9 approved five delayed projects involving an investment of Rs 7,947 crore," Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily told reporters here.

Janlokpal Bill issue: Anna to sit on fast from tomorrow

Hazare said one of the major reasons for the drubbing the Congress got in the just-concluded elections in four states was its failure to get the Janlokpal Bill passed. "Congress betrayed the people who responded appropriately," he told reporters here.

PM says he is taking Modi very seriously

"As a political party we can't underestimate the power of the opposition to unsettle the ship of the state," he said replying to a question at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit here.

Govt will seek broadbased consensus on all issues: PM

The Prime Minister said government seeks the cooperation of all segments of Parliament to ensure smooth passage of the legislations.

India needs mkt-based energy pricing to meet vast needs: PM

Speaking at the 8th Asia Gas Partnership Summit here, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said India, which currently is world's seventh largest energy producer, "needs to increase its energy supply by 3 to 4 times within next two decades."

Terrorists may disrupt Lok Sabha, Assembly polls: PM

Voicing concern over a "substantial increase" in the number of communal incidents in some states, he said they must be tackled with utmost firmness, without prejudice, fear or favour.

Angela Merkel to get 2013 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace

The trust said the prize was being given to the German leader because of the work done by her for promotion of global economic stability, her commitment to universal peace and disarmament and her leadership role in strengthening productive and mutually beneficial relations with India and other developing countries.

Inflation seen staying uncomfortably high in Oct

In a more positive sign, factory output is forecast to have risen 3.5 percent in September from a year earlier, much faster than August's 0.6 percent growth.

Probe agency should not sit in judgement over policy: PM

Holding that errors of judgement should be distinguished from a criminal act, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said it would not be appropriate for a police agency to sit in judgement over policy formulation, without any evidence of malafide.

Kuwait, India discuss energy, investments and labour laws

"Today, Kuwait is one of our most valued partners and a close friend in an important region of the world, which is critical for India's energy security, is among the biggest destinations for our exports and where more than seven million Indians work and earn their livelihoods," Singh said at a joint media event with the visiting dignitary.

India eyes $15 bn subsidy costs rollover into next budget

Chidambaram insists that the fiscal deficit target of 4.8 percent of GDP for the year to March 31, 2014, is a red line that will not be breached

Cabinet defers decision on easing visa norms for Chinese

The Government intends to revisit the 2003 protocol in the wake of a substantial increase in visits by Chinese nationals, which has led to jump in FDI inflows and involvement of that country in infrastructure projects here.

Coalgate: Former coal secy PC Parakh questions CBI probe

New Delhi: Former coal secretary PC Parakh dismissed any wrongdoing in the Coal block allocation scam and maintained that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had the authority to reject his observations if he felt he was favouring a particular party.

Asia Pac together needs to tackle global eco issues: PM

Addressing the 8th East Asia Summit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the meeting is taking place at a time "when the need for collective action, cooperation and collaboration in the Asia Pacific region has never been felt more acutely."

Patel questions barring PSUs from IAF's aircraft tender

In identical letters to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister A K Antony, Patel has said that PSUs should be given an equal opportunity and level playing field and it would encourage healthy competition.

Cabinet approves bill to give statutory status to UIDAI

Besides giving statutory status to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the Bill seeks to provide legal backing to Aadhaar.

72-hour bandh in Seemandhra as Cabinet clears Telangana

Hyderabad, which has been the big bone of contention, will be the shared capital for 10 years after which it will go to Telangana. Protests in Seemandhra have intensified and a 72-hour bandh has been called from Friday while the state's ministers in the union government have offered to resign.

Cabinet nod to Jet-Etihad stake sale deal

CCEA gave its nod on the conditions that, among other things, Jet and Etihad would adhere to RBI policy guidelines and SEBI regulations, comply with all Indian laws and take prior FIPB approvals for any further changes in the shareholders agreement.