Amitabha Roychowdhury And V S Chandrasekar

Stories by Amitabha Roychowdhury And V S Chandrasekar

PM seeks market access for Indian IT, pharma in China

PM seeks market access for Indian IT, pharma in China

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2013

Prime Manmohan Singh on Thursday sought Chinese investments in manufacturing and infrastructure sectors in India and called for market access in China for Indian IT and Pharmaceutical firms.

China, India should resolve boundary issue quickly: PM

China, India should resolve boundary issue quickly: PM

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2013

Outlining seven principles of engagement for closer cooperation between India and China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said the two countries should show sensitivity to each other's interests and sovereignty and move quickly to resolve the boundary issue.

Xi praises PM, calls him an old friend of the Chinese people

Xi praises PM, calls him an old friend of the Chinese people

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2013

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's contribution to the improvement of Sino-India relations.

What the Sino-India border pact promises to do

What the Sino-India border pact promises to do

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2013

The Border Defence Cooperation Agreement inked between India and China on Wednesday facilitates establishment of a hotline between the military headquarters of the two countries, besides border personnel meeting sites in all sectors receiving broad directive not to tail each others' patrols along the disputed borders.

Dr Singh, Li wax eloquent after signing 9 agreements

Dr Singh, Li wax eloquent after signing 9 agreements

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2013

India and China on Wednesday signed in all nine agreements, including the Border Defence Cooperation Agreement and one on strengthening cooperation on trans-border rivers, after restricted and delegation-level talks that lasted over two hours as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Premier Li Keqiang met for the second time this year for talks which the Indian leader described as "fruitful and productive".

PM raises issue of stapled visas with Li Keqiang

PM raises issue of stapled visas with Li Keqiang

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2013

India on Wednesday objected to the issue of stapled visas by China to residents of some states over whose parts Beijing has laid claim to, even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged his commitment to visa simplification to facilitate travel of Chinese nationals.

PM, Putin praise each other for bolstering bilateral ties

PM, Putin praise each other for bolstering bilateral ties

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2013

In a clear attempt to allay Russia's apprehensions, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said it will remain an "indispensable" partner for India's defence needs even as he underlined that the bilateral ties should adapt to changing times to address challenges.

PM arrives in Russia; to meet Putin to strengthen ties

PM arrives in Russia; to meet Putin to strengthen ties

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday arrived in Moscow on the first leg of a two-nation visit, during which he will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to strengthen bilateral strategic partnership.

Agreement on Kudankulam unlikely during PM's Russia trip

Agreement on Kudankulam unlikely during PM's Russia trip

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2013

Legal hitches appear to have cropped up in the plans to set up two new reactors in the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project and a commercial agreement on it is unlikely to be signed at the Annual Summit between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday.

Safety: Aviation body wants to leave nothing to chance

Safety: Aviation body wants to leave nothing to chance

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2013

In India currently, Air India, Jet Airways and its subsidiary JetLite are members of the IOSA and conform to the safety standards set by this audit on a regular basis.

IATA asks govts not to single out aviation for taxation

IATA asks govts not to single out aviation for taxation

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2013

The conference, being attended by some 700 aviation leaders including chiefs of airlines and aircraft-makers, is discussing issues like aviation safety, environment, distribution and financial sustainability among others.

'Kingfisher not part of oneworld alliance'

'Kingfisher not part of oneworld alliance'

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2013

The IATA suspended Kingfisher from its Geneva-based clearing house because of non-payment of dues to airline members.

PM pledges to assist Africa to develop infrastructure

PM pledges to assist Africa to develop infrastructure

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2013

He also offered India's experiences of participative political institutions, local governance, media and civil society with Africa.

BRICS bank to create a $100 billion contingency fund

BRICS bank to create a $100 billion contingency fund

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2013

The decision was taken at the BRICS Summit in Durban which also launched a Business Council to encourage investment and trade in member countries and to expand business cooperation.

Kudankulam I will be operational next month: PM Singh

Kudankulam I will be operational next month: PM Singh

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2013

The controversial Kudankulam Unit I of the atomic power reactor in Tamil Nadu will become operational by next month, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said.

PM to meet new Chinese president Xi in Durban

PM to meet new Chinese president Xi in Durban

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet China's new President Xi Jinping in Durban on Wednesday, the first bilateral meeting between the two leaders after the leadership change in Beijing.

Development bank: BRICS nations to take a call

Development bank: BRICS nations to take a call

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2013

Finance Ministers of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, including P Chidambaram, are likely to prepare a report for consideration of their leaders on Wednesday in which they are expected to say that launching a BRICS bank is 'feasible and workable'.

Durban Summit may ready roadmap for BRICS bank

Durban Summit may ready roadmap for BRICS bank

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2013

...although issues like capital, membership and governance are still bogging the plan.

PM arrives in Durban for BRICS Summit

PM arrives in Durban for BRICS Summit

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2013

The highlight of the first BRICS Summit on the African soil is the possible setting up of a development bank for undertaking infrastructure and development projects.

We strictly followed procedure: Khurshid on chopper deal

We strictly followed procedure: Khurshid on chopper deal

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2013

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Saturday said that all procedures were followed by the United Progressive Alliance government in the controversial VVIP chopper deal. "I don't think it is right to politicise the issue. It is a matter of national interest. All procedures were strictly followed by the government," he told n journalists accompanying him on a two-day visit to Bangladesh.