Working on target to become $5-10 trillion economy: Modi

India will be among the top three economies in the world in his third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Surat on Sunday after inaugurating the sprawling Surat Diamond Bourse, which he said......

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe after delivering his press statement in Tokyo on Monday. Photograph: @MEAPhotogallery/Flickr Prime Minister Narendra......

India, Japan and the China threat

'Relations between India and Japan are robust and devoid of either shadow of history or any irritant.''In fact, there is plenty of warmth and goodwill earned over history. There are no negatives......

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session. Honourable Members, This joint sitting of......

India, Japan positive on freight corridor loan

While the dedicated freight corridor project is not showing any signs of taking off, the railway ministry officials say talks with Japan for a Rs 20,000-crore (Rs 200-billion) loan for the project......

Railways need 11,100 acres for freight corridor

The Railways will need to acquire about 11,100 acres for constructing the Rs 22,500-crore dedicated freight corridor which will pass through eight states - Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana,......

Japan to offer 81% loan for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail project

Construction is supposed to begin in 2017, with completion slated for 2023. Japan has offered a loan amounting to 81 per cent of the cost of the $15 billion Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail......

5 big infrastructure projects to kick-start the economy

These 5 projects can beat the slowdown blues and earn brownie points for the new government. Whatever be the political coalition that comes to power at the Centre after May 16, the new government......