2nd February, 2013
India set to introduce death penalty in some rape cases
Five of the accused in the Delhi gang rape case also pleaded not guilty on Saturday. A sixth accused is being tried in a juvenile court.
25th September, 2012
Indian cabinet approves rescue for power firms
An Indian cabinet panel has approved a rescue package for power distributors after they racked up $35 billion in losses due to populist policies, graft and electricity theft.
17th August, 2012
India-Pakistan trade expected to receive another boost
If the land route remains inaccessible for the countries then the trade is likely to suffer as the extra cost of transportation via sea route is estimated to be $2.4 billion.
20th December, 2011
Indian cabinet approves anti-graft bill
NEW DELHI: India’s cabinet on Tuesday approved a landmark anti-corruption bill which was the focus of nationwide demonstrations in August that rocked the government, state…
24th November, 2011
Indian cabinet mulls retail revolution
NEW DELHI: India’s cabinet is to decide on Thursday whether to open the nation’s vast retail sector to global supermarket chains such as Wal-Mart and…
19th January, 2011
Indian PM readies cabinet reshuffle
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected Wednesday to shuffle his under-fire government that is battling multiple corruption scandals and public anger over…
6th September, 2010
India PM wants to cut average age of his cabinet
NEW DELHI: India’s prime minister said on Monday he wanted to lower the average age of his cabinet, a remark that could signal a greater…