February 4, 2013
MUMBAI: India needs to commit to its recent reform measures and meet its fiscal deficit targets, Fitch Ratings said on Monday, putting further pressure on a government keen to retain investment grade ratings.
Despite praising recent policy steps and Finance Minister P Chidambaram's assurances on deficits, Fitch said the country needed to do more, including unveiling "a credible" medium-term fiscal plan.
February 4, 2013
BEIJING: China has given a political role to the 2012 winner of Nobel prize for literature Mo Yan and movie star Jackie Chan by selecting them as members of one of the houses of parliament, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
February 4, 2013
WASHINGTON: Natwar (' Nat' ) Gandhi, an Indian-American money manager who turned around the finances of Washington DC, arguably the world's most powerful city but also a profligate one till he took over, resigned as its chief financial officer on Friday citing personal reasons.
February 3, 2013
SRINAGAR: Hardline faction of Hurriyat Conference today expressed surprise over Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah's support for the valley's only all-girls rock band, saying there is no room to nourish western culture and immoral values in the state.
February 3, 2013
WASHINGTON: An Indian-American pharmacist has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by a US court for a healthcare fraud worth millions.
February 3, 2013
NEW DELHI: President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday gave his assent to the Ordinance on sexual assault which was approved by the Union Cabinet two days ago. The changed law will come into force with immediate effect.
February 3, 2013
Meghalaya, in the far northeast of India, is a largely Christian region that sees few foreign tourists. The region is especially good for women, who hold much of the power.
The hills of Meghalaya
February 2, 2013
Washington — Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu-American to be elected to the US House of Representatives, has joined the co-sponsors of a House Resolution calling for the US Postal Service to issue a postage stamp to commemorate Diwali.
February 2, 2013
Brief Scorecard: South Africa 253 and 207 for 3 (de Villers 63*, Amla 50*) lead Pakistan 49 (Steyn 6-8, Kallis 2-11) by 411 runs
Steyn was the standout for South Africa taking a remarkable 6-8, giving the hosts a 204-run lead from the first innings
February 2, 2013
New Delhi — Maternal and child health wings will be set up in district hospitals and medical colleges and comprehensive medical check-ups for children will take place across the country, Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said Friday.
"The government is now funding the creation of maternal and child health wing, which will improve the bed capacity in district hospitals and medical colleges overburdened with increased delivery," he said.
