Manmohan hopeful to bring back India's economy to 9 pc growth rate
Indian PM has said his agenda for the next few years is to bring India's economy back to 9 pc growth rate and ensure the benefits of development reach everyone.
The Prime Minister told The Washington Post in an interview days ahead of his visit to the US that he wants the growth to be inclusive to and its benefits to reach all segments of the population.
"A growth rate of about 9 percent..
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Ratan Tata and David Cote to co-chair Indo-US CEO Forum
Indo-US CEO Forum is scheduled to hold its first meeting, setting out the agenda for the next phase of relationship in business, industry and economy between the two countries. Among the areas of cooperation would be education, science and technology. The meeting would be co-chaired by Tata Sons chairman, Ratan Tata and David Cote, chairman of fortune 500 Honeywell. Tata heads the 12-member Indian delegation to the...
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Union Ministry of Tourism to evolve a Code of Conduct for all tourism service providers
Union Ministry of Tourism has launched an initiative on ‘Safe and Honourable Tourism’ which would essentially promote the cause of protecting women and children from the negative aspects of Tourism.
This is a step towards evolving a Code of Conduct for all tourism service providers and protecting our culture, values and heritage..
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Opening remarks by Prime Minister at Joint Press Conference at White House
Mr. President, distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the media. I thank from the core of my heart President Obama for his very generous hospitality and for his very warm sentiments towards India -- and to me, in particular. I am honored to be here today in this great country at the invitation of His Excellency, the President. When India and the United States meet, it is a moment to celebrate the values of democracy..
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Dozen of agreements and MOUs between different Indian and US partners
Indo-US economic cooperation were put in place with the signing of a dozen agreements and MOUs between different Indian and US partners in the presence of Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Ambassador of India Mrs. Meera Shankar in Washington .
These include eight agreements between US and Indian Companies/institutions facilitated..
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Rahul urging youths to join politics
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi embarked on a two-day tour of Rajasthan urging youths to join politics.
On day one of his visit , the young leader addressed the youths, including students, held inter-active sessions with them and exhorted them to play a vital role in development of the country.
Addressing around 3,500 youngsters in Kota, he asked them to embrace politics to play a meaningful role in progress of the country, party sources said.At the inter-active...
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