Government policies
China blocks Google’s search services
01 Jul 2010
China blocked search features on Google on Thursday even as the search giant awaits Beijing’s approval of its operating license renewal application, which expired yesterday.
Govt to transit to open acreage policy in oil exploration
01 Jul 2010
Instead of being offered blocks for exploration oil exploration companies may soon be able to choose the blocks they want to take up to look for hydrocarbon resources.
India to open shale gas for exploration in 2012
30 Jun 2010
The government is expected to initially focus on the Cambay basin in Gujarat, Assam-Arakan in the North-East and Gondwana in central India.
US torpedoes Chinese firm’s fibre optic deal over security concerns
30 Jun 2010
The US government has blocked a Chinese company’s plan to buy a 60 per cent stake in a US fibre optic firm over national security concerns, the second such deal to be turned down in less than a year.
A ‘charity’ no longer, BCCI slapped with Rs684 crore tax demand
30 Jun 2010
The revenue department has slapped a tax demand of Rs684 crore on the Board of Control for Cricket in India stating that it ‘‘no longer promoted cricket as a charitable activity’’.
Price de-control to cover diesel also: PM
29 Jun 2010
While he gave no time frame for the decontrol of diesel prices, he said the prices of domestic cooking gas, LPG and kerosene would continue to be regulated by the government.
After Canada, India begins nuclear talks with Japan
28 Jun 2010
In a historic development Japan and India began the first round of talks in Tokyo today on exporting nuclear power generation technology to this energy-starved nation.
David Cameron to visit India next month
28 Jun 2010
India, Canada sign nuclear cooperation pact
28 Jun 2010
In a major boost to bilateral relations, India and Canada on Sunday signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement and also decided to treble bilateral trade to $15 billion in the next three years.
Cameron takes personal charge of Indo-UK relationship
26 Jun 2010
British premier David Cameron has put himself personally in charge of building relations with India even as he prepares to meet Indian PM Manmohan Singh on the sidelines of the G-20 summit.
Japan’s historic U-turn - to negotiate N-deal with India
25 Jun 2010
In a historic decision, Japan has decided to jettison its opposition to nuclear deals with non-signatories of the NPT and enter into negotiations with India for sale of nuclear technology.
Don’t confuse nuclear bill with Bhopal, says Sharma
24 Jun 2010
Commerce minister Anand Sharma has provided some insights into the recently concluded Indo-US CEOs Forum meet in Washington.
Cabinet to decide on rupee symbol today
24 Jun 2010
The Union cabinet will decide on a unique identification symbol for the Indian rupee today, ensuring the currency joins a small club of major currencies which have such a symbol.
Dow chief, Andrew Liveris, to skip Indo-US CEO forum meet
22 Jun 2010
Andrew Liveris, chairman and CEO of Dow Chemicals, will not attend the Indo-US CEO Business Forum meet which is set to see participation of a high-level Indian delegation, led by India’s finance minister.
Dow chief, Andrew Liveris, to skip Indo-US CEO forum meet
22 Jun 2010
Andrew Liveris, chairman and CEO of Dow Chemicals, will not attend the Indo-US CEO Business Forum meet which is set to see participation of a high-level Indian delegation, led by India’s finance minister.
Dow chief, Andrew Liveris, to skip Indo-US CEO forum meet
22 Jun 2010
Andrew Liveris, chairman and CEO of Dow Chemicals, will not attend the Indo-US CEO Business Forum meet which is set to see participation of a high-level Indian delegation, led by India’s finance minister.
Canada to host Manmohan Singh after G20 summit
19 Jun 2010
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