SPOTLIGHT


India offers Namibia $100 mn, signs nuclear deal

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) India and Namibia have signed five agreements, including one on civil nuclear energy which allows for supply of uranium from the African country. The emerging South Asian economy has also offered lines of Credit of $100 million and to set up institutes in mine engineering and information technology.

Namibian president coming to India, business high on agenda

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Signalling deepening engagement between India and Africa, Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba will be here on a five-day trip Sunday - the first visit by a foreign head of state in the second term of the Manmohan Singh government.

India looks to boost exports to Africa and Latin America

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India is looking to boost its trade with Asia and Africa to offset the decline of exports to western countries, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said Thursday.

India-South Africa CEO forum to boost bilateral ties
By Fakir Hassen

Johannesburg, Aug 25 (IANS) Captains of trade and industry from India and South Africa have agreed to support their governments in bolstering relationships between the two countries, with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma affirming to elevate this engagement to a "higher level".

India pledges to improve economic footprint in Africa

Johanessburg, Aug 22 (IANS) India reasserted its commitment to expand economic ties with the Africa, with private Indian companies leading the investment bandwagon to the continent. This message was conveyed by a senior Indian minister during a visit to South Africa, which has been often used by Indian companies as a springboard to the rest of Africa.

India developing indigenous swine flu vaccine
By Prashant K. Nanda

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) India is expected to be among the first few countries to develop an indigenous, injectable swine flu vaccine and the government has already invited health centres to carry out human trials.

Growth, inclusion, social uplift are focus of India's budget
By Arvind Padmanabhan

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presented a $204-billion annual budget July 6 with more funds for welfare schemes and infrastructure, along with a declared "vision" to reach the fruits of progress to each of the country's 1.17 billion people.

Economy, inclusive growth new government's priority

India's new government has unveiled its policy agenda that includes reviving the economy through more investments in infrastructure, a blueprint for national security to prevent Mumbai-like attacks and a host of social welfare programmes focused on creating a more inclusive society and economy.

15th Lok Sabha starts, PM hopes for 'new beginning'

The first session of the 15th Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) began June 1 with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hoping it will herald a “new beginning” as the newly elected MPs took the oath in different languages reflecting the linguistic diversity of India.

Manmohan Singh government takes office

Team Manmohan was finally inducted May 28 with 14 cabinet ministers and 45 ministers of state (junior ministers) taking oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavana, the presidential palace, to wrap up the 79-member council of ministers that will shepherd the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) second tenure in office in India.