RBI, government to discuss timeline for 2-6% inflation target

Last Updated: Friday, December 12, 2014, 11:29

"Going forward, we will discuss an appropriate timeline with the government in which the economy should move to the centre of the medium term inflation band of 2-6," Rajan said in a lecture at an industry event.

'E-visa facility will encourage businesses to travel to India'

Last Updated: Saturday, November 29, 2014, 11:42

Indian government's decision to offer e-visa facility to international tourists from 43 nations will encourage more businesses to travel to the country and spur growth, Australia India Business Council has said.

US not sure of new Indian government post-election

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 12:27

The US intelligence community believes that any post-election Indian government will probably have a positive view of the US, but it`s "not assured" that future legislation or policy changes would be consistent with American interests.

India urged to restore security barriers at US Embassy

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 08:01

An eminent Indian-American lawyer has urged the Indian government to restore the security barriers at US embassy in New Delhi which were removed after the country announced a slew of reprisal measures over the treatment meted out to its senior diplomat in New York.

Cabinet approves new code of conduct for ministers

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 13:19

The Union Cabinet has approved revision of the Code of Conduct for Ministers in the Government of India as well as the State Governments.

Oz hit-and-run case: Accused appeals Indian govt for help

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 21:18

Accused in a 2008 hit-and-run case in Australia, Puneet Puneet on Thursday appealed to the Indian government to help him as a local court in issued transit remand for him to appear before a Delhi court tomorrow.

Widowed, divorced daughters eligible for family pension: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 17:16

Widowed and divorced daughters of a deceased central government employee are eligible to get family pension, the government has said.

India seeks a technology fix for internal security

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 19:42

The centre, being set up at the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B), would develop electronic equipment, which can be indigenously manufactured for use by security agencies like the police and paramilitary forces.

Indian origin woman in NZ local government polls fray

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 16:54

An Indian origin woman is in with a chance to become the first Muslim woman to be elected to a local government body in New Zealand.

India Inc sees coalition government at the centre in 2014

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 15:05

With less than a year left for the general elections, India Inc feels that no single party will be able to muster enough seats to form government at the centre and hopes that it would be a stable coalition in 2014.

BCCI to come under government scrutiny under proposed sports bill

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 11:38

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may reportedly come under increased scrutiny from the Indian government under a proposed national sports bill.