The Last Word: Was Khurshid's reply in press conference convincing?

At a press conference he held with his wife Louise, Salman Khurshid asserted that the camps for the disabled, organised by his Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust, were held at different places in Uttar Pradesh. ...
08:30 PM, Oct 15, 2012

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Catch today's top stories with CNN-IBN Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai. ...
11:58 PM, Oct 11, 2012

Direct transfer of subsidies to beneficiaries' bank accounts soon: PM

New Delhi: India plans to provide affordable electricity to all households in the next five years, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday. "The Government of India aims to provide 24x7 electricity to all households in the country and affordable access to electricity in the next 5 years," he said inaugurating an International Seminar on Energy Access organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and CII. Singh also ...
03:48 PM, Oct 09, 2012

30 Minutes: FDI and You

There is political sound and fury about the government's decision to allow 51 per cent Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand retail. In this episode of 30 Minutes, we will get in touch with different stakeholders in FDI in retail and try to understand how multi-brand retail will effect their lives. ...
02:30 PM, Oct 07, 2012

Watch: PM, Sonia Gandhi pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Tuesday marks the 143rd birth anniversary of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Defence Minister AK Antony went to Raj Ghat earlier on Tuesday morning to lay wreaths and pay tribute. Employing non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence in 1947. ...
09:24 AM, Oct 02, 2012

The Last Word: Can political protests reverse LPG, FDI reforms?

Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her party is planning to bring a no-confidence motion against UPA government in the next session of Parliament and sought support of other political parties in this regard. ...
09:27 PM, Oct 01, 2012

PM rubbishes Modi's allegation, says US doesn't dictate India

Manmohan Singh's statements come in the wake of a public speech by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi wherein he questioned the PM and his government over the proposed reforms. ...
08:16 PM, Sep 29, 2012

Urban India gives a thumbs down to PM's reforms push: CNN-IBN poll

It may well be a massive blow to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's new found reform push. An Opinion Poll conducted by CNN-IBN in association with GfK Mode across urban India has given a massive thumbs down to the diesel price hike and limit on LPG subsidy. The findings shockingly also suggest a lack of support for FDI in multi-brand retail, even as urban India remains most concerned about price rise ...
08:51 AM, Sep 28, 2012

CNN-IBN survey: Will the UPA II complete its full term?

A CNN-IBN survey conducted across six urban cities shows that 57 per cent feel UPA II has failed its battle against inflation. The other big let down is corruption with 32 per cent of the respondents claiming it's a matter of concern. ...
11:59 PM, Sep 27, 2012

Mamata mimics PM, Congress plans legal action

The Congress party is likely to take legal action against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for mimicking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during an interview with IBN18 Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai. Congress MP from West Bengal Deepa Dasmunshi has said that the party might take a legal action against Mamata. ...
09:50 PM, Sep 27, 2012

The Last Word: Is 80 too old for a Prime Minister?

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday turned 80, a landmark by any reckoning. ...
08:59 PM, Sep 26, 2012

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

The Cabinet approved Rs 2300 crore for One Rank One Pension for ex-servicemen. The BJP accuses the Congress of resorting to delaying tactics. ...
11:53 PM, Sep 24, 2012

PM's reforms are anti-people: Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar slammed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for pushing through anti-people measures and claimed that the Prime Minister is more worried about salvaging his image. ...
09:51 PM, Sep 22, 2012

Joshi gets additional charge of Railway, says it's a big responsibility

Union Minister CP Joshi already holds the portfolio of Road Transport and Highways ministry. ...
09:29 PM, Sep 22, 2012

Watch: Man strips, raises slogans as PM address meet

A man took off his shirt, climbed onto a desk and shouted 'PM go back' as Manmohan Singh took to the stage to address the gathering. ...
06:22 PM, Sep 22, 2012

Fuel price hike is a burden on the common man: Chandigarh

PM Manmohan Singh recently announced some major economic policy decisions allowing for 51 per cent FDI in retail, a hike in diesel prices and a cap on subsidised LPG cylinders. ...
02:00 PM, Sep 22, 2012

PM's speech on reforms based on hard economics: CII

President of the Confederation of Indian Industries Adi Godrej on Friday said that the PM's speech on economic reforms was a balanced one and based on hard economics. ...
01:55 PM, Sep 22, 2012

Voters will punish the PM in 2014: Opposition

BJP leader Yashwant Sinha on Saturday claimed that the PM's address to the nation over economic reforms was an abuse to the nation. ...
01:48 PM, Sep 22, 2012

Mumbai applauds PM's speech, demands the full picture

Mumbaikars welcomed PM Manmohan Singh's speech explaining his recent economic policy decisions. They, however, said that he must speak more often. ...
10:09 AM, Sep 22, 2012

FDI in retail a signal of reforms to come: Rajan Bharti Mittal

While economists and financial experts have hailed the PM's recent economic policy decisions, the Opposition has slammed them as anti-people. ...
09:59 AM, Sep 22, 2012