For The Record
'But the fact is that no sustained activity is possible under the shadow of the gun. Nor have those who claim to speak for the tribals offered an alternate economic or social path that is viable.'
Web | Nov 04, 2009
For The Record
'I call upon the people and Government of Pakistan to show their sincerity and good faith. As I have said many times before, we will not be found wanting in our response.'
Web | Oct 28, 2009
For The Record
'He is a religious leader; we do not allow the Tibetan refugees to indulge in political activities; and that as proof of that last year we took resolute action at the time of Olympics when there were reports that some Tibetan refugees might disrupt the process.'
Web | Oct 25, 2009
For The Record
'...who is more professional, better-motivated, suitably empowered, well-trained, one who places greater emphasis on technology for investigation and other tasks'
Web | Sep 15, 2009
For The Record
'There is a pervasive feeling ...that while petty cases get tackled quickly, the big fish often escape punishment... Rapid, fair and accurate investigation of allegations of corruption in high places should remain utmost priority'
Web | Aug 26, 2009
For The Record
'Climate change is threatening our fragile ecosystems. We are staring at the prospect of an impending drought. Water scarcity is becoming a way of life...'
Web | Aug 18, 2009
For The Record
'There is credible information of ongoing plans of terrorist groups in Pakistan to carry out fresh attacks'
Web | Aug 17, 2009
For The Record
'India has to suffer the scourge of the world’s largest backlog of cases and timelines which generate surprise globally and concern at home'
Web | Aug 16, 2009
For The Record
No surprises in the PM's Independence Day speech -- farmers, agriculture, right to food and education, ensuring growth rate, no space for separatists in J&K... all the homilies and pieties
Web | Aug 15, 2009
For The Record
'We are in a position to ensure adequate availability of foodgrains in the drought affected areas. We should not hesitate to take strong measures and intervene in the market'
Web | Aug 08, 2009
For The Record
'Pakistan knows very well that ... no civilized country can set terms and conditions for rooting out terrorism. It is an absolute and compelling imperative that cannot be dependent on resumption of the composite dialogue... No dossier on Balochistan.. Nothing to hide'
Web | Jul 29, 2009
Joint Statement
'Action on terrorism should not be linked to the Composite Dialogue process and these should not be bracketed. Prime Minister Singh said that India was ready to discuss all issues with Pakistan, including all outstanding issues'
Web | Jul 16, 2009
For The Record
Terrorists and those who aid and abet them must be brought to justice. The infrastructure of terrorism must be dismantled and there should be no safe havens for terrorists because they do not represent any cause, group or religion.
Web | Jul 15, 2009
For The Record
'After my meeting with Mr Zardari, there have been discussions with our High Commissioner, with the ISI chief and the Foreign Office. They have have given some suggestions, some information on what they are doing about punishing those behind the Mumbai massacre'
Web | Jul 11, 2009
Budget 2009-10
'...in reconciling the short term requirements of our economy, to provide a stimulus to the growth process and simultaneously to ensure that we recapture the rhythm of the growth process despite the recessionary tendencies in the world economy.'
Web | Jul 06, 2009
For The Record
'We agreed that our Foreign Secretaries will discuss what Pakistan is doing and can do to prevent terrorism from Pakistan against India and to bring those responsible for these attacks to justice including the horrendous crime of the attacks in Mumbai'
Web | Jun 17, 2009
For The Record
In his reply to the debate on the President's address, the PM says that despite the world economy not doing well, 'we will maintain, at least, 7 per cent growth rate. In the short run, we cannot do better but this is not good enough'.
Web | Jun 09, 2009
Comment
The debate whether Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is "weak" is completely spurious. As is the debate whether the PM is an "apolitical" person
Web | Apr 18, 2009
Punjab
The state Congress wanted Manmohan Singh to contest from the Amritsar parliamentary constituency against sitting BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu. Was this a good opportunity for the prime minister to wipe off the stain of never winning a popular election?
Web | Apr 16, 2009
Comment
The soft-spoken, self-effacing, media-shy economist-cum-civil servant-cum politician has been, we are told, transformed into an "aggressive", "combative", "no-holds-barred", "rude" neta ready to take up any challenge or invective thrown at him. Really?
Web | Apr 11, 2009