Policy needs to be same for Mukesh Ambani and common man: PM Modi

Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2015, 15:51

In a terse message to industry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has blamed private sector of still being stuck with "legacy issues" like tax terrorism and selective exemption, and said that "red tape" can't be removed only for Mukesh Ambani and not for a common man.

Greek PM Tsipras meets Putin in talks that irk EU

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 17:20

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met Kremlin strongman Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday with the EU nervous that cash-strapped Athens is trying to cosy up to Russia.

Tata Steel given PM's trophy for steel plant

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 20:14

Prime Minister's trophy for the 'Best Performing Integrated Steel Plant' was on Wednesday conferred on Tata Steel.

EU warns Greece reform push 'not there yet'

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 19:07

"We`re not there yet," European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas told reporters when asked about the progress of the talks.

Euro struggles on lingering Greek debt fears

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 09:39

The euro eased in Asian trade on Monday, hurt by worries over talks between Greece and its creditors as it prepares to submit proposals to reform its bailout.

Greece seeks 'happy ending' as creditors mull loan deal

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 08:59

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in remarks published Sunday he hoped key talks with international creditors would yield a "happy ending" in the standoff over the country`s crippling debt crisis.

Visit to France, Germany, Canada aimed at boosting economy: PM

Last Updated: Saturday, March 28, 2015, 14:07

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his upcoming visit to France, Germany and Canada was aimed at boosting India's economy and creating jobs.

Make India energy sufficient, cut imports: PM

Last Updated: Friday, March 27, 2015, 15:02

Modi said plans are afoot to provide piped gas connection to 1 crore households in the next four years from 27 lakh presently.

Modi says India should try to cut oil imports by 10% by 2022

Last Updated: Friday, March 27, 2015, 12:21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday India should try to cut oil imports by 10 percent in 2022 from 77 percent now.

PM appeals to well off people to give up subsidised LPG

Last Updated: Friday, March 27, 2015, 12:17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to the well off people to give up subsidised cooking gas, and expressed his government's resolve to reduce dependence on energy imports by 10 percent by 2022.

ECB tells Greek banks not to buy any more Greek government debt

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 17:50

The European Central Bank has written to Greek banks urging them not to increase their exposure to Greek sovereign debt to avoid endangering the solidity of their finances, a source told AFP on Wednesday.

Rolex scandal minister rejects blame for Italy kickbacks

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 17:24

An Italian minister caught up in the country`s biggest corruption scandal in two decades resigned Friday, admitting he had to take political responsibility for the rigging of public works tenders that cost taxpayers billions.