US $250000 for women safety programme in Delhi – UN Women
The United States has announced a grant of 250,000 US dollars for an ongoing programme to make Delhi a safe city for women. The programme, ‘Delhi Safe City – Free … continue reading
Economy
Indian economy to grow at over 5% in 2013-14
Dismissing the IMF’s growth rate projection of 3.8 per cent for India this year, Finance Minister P Chidambaram says that he does not share their pessimism and the Indian economy … continue reading
Tourists number have fallen in Uttarakhand post flash floods
Tourism has taken a hit in Uttarakhand post flash floods with people now scared coming to the hill state, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna said. ‘My primary concern is that my … continue reading
Full speech of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh – India
My dear fellow-citizens, Brothers, sisters and dear children, I greet you all on this Independence Day. Today is certainly a day of joy for us. But on this celebration of … continue reading
US President Obama cancels meeting with Putin after Snowden snub
In a rare snub, US President Barack Obama cancelled his plans to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden was granted temporary asylum by Moscow. “Following … continue reading
Tax break to boost economic growth in China
China begins a major effort to boost its economic growth with business tax breaks and export liberalization, amid an increasing industrial slowdown. The steps include tax breaks for small businesses, … continue reading
Responsible Approach to Deficit Reduction says US Obama
Unless Congress takes action, over the next few weeks US economy will be hit with harmful automatic cuts that threaten hundreds of thousands of middle class jobs. These cuts will … continue reading
Tourist Places in Srinagar
Srinagar is located in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated on the banks of river Jhelum. This place is especially famous for house boats, dry fruits … continue reading
US budget hopes boost stocks worldwide
The US stock market finally shook its post-election slump. Investors seized on hope that Washington will reach a deal on the federal budget and drove stocks Monday to their biggest … continue reading
U.S. manufacturers bringing work home from overseas
Increasingly, U.S. firms are moving or considering moving their manufacturing operations back to domestic soil from overseas, finds a new study co-authored by a Michigan State University supply chain expert. … continue reading