'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 13:47

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to interact with technology and business leaders and focus on innovation, digital economy and renewable energy during his US trip next month, a top Indian diplomat has said.

'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 13:43

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to interact with technology and business leaders and focus on innovation, digital economy and renewable energy during his US trip next month, a top Indian diplomat has said.

India may take up setting up of ITOU in UAE during Modi visit

Last Updated: Friday, August 14, 2015, 15:45

The pending issue of setting up Income Tax Overseas Unit (ITOU) at UAE may be taken up during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the gulf nation on August 16-17.

Arun Jaitley to attend inaugural meet of BRICS bank at Moscow

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 08:35

During the four-day visit, he will also be participating at the functions on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit at Ufa which is being attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Modi's Russia, Central Asia visit to boost energy, trade ties

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 12:56

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit from July 6-13 to Russia as also five Central Asian countries is expected to boost strategic and economic ties with the region, India Inc said on Sunday.

PM to launch power development scheme in Varanasi tomorrow

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 16:08

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Sunday.

Investments in India can now be committed without delay: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 10:22

In his meeting with a group of US investors, Jaitley, who concluded his nine-day US tour Wednesday, alluded to the extensive reforms that have been launched by the government in the last one year.

India story is on a firm footing: Arun Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 16:44

Dispelling any notion of waiting and watching by the long-term investors, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said here on Wednesday that the India story is on a firm footing and whatever outstanding issues are there are under the government`s active consideration.

India to inject about $3 billion this fiscal year in state-owned banks: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 13:41

The intended injection into state banks is significantly higher than the estimate of Rs 79.4 billion (USD 1.25 billion) given in the government`s budget for this fiscal year.

Govt does not intend to legislate retrospectively: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 12:58

Jaitley said the government has categorically made it clear that "we do not intend to legislate retrospectively. We do not intend that any fresh action under the old retrospectively laws be taken."

FM Jaitley discusses key bilateral issues with top US officials

Last Updated: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 12:39

"There has been a continuous dialogue (between the two governments in the last one year)," said the Finance Minister.

India a bright spot in troubled global economy: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 09:26

"In otherwise troubled time of the global economy, India clearly is a bright spot. As a bright spot, our growth rates are improving. Fiscal discipline is under control," he said.