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  New RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan hints at unpopular decisions

  September 04, 2013 23:14 IST

  Mumbai: New RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan today said stewardship of the central bank is not a popularity contest or a social networking trend, indicating he is ready for taking some tough decisions."Any entrant to the

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  Indian economy is fundamentally strong: Rajan

  India | September 04, 2013 21:26 IST

  Mumbai: The recent “gloom and doom” in India is overdone as the medium-term fundamentals of the economy remain strong, Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Wednesday.“We certainly do not need false optimism...

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  Raghuram Rajan takes over as 23rd Governor of Reserve Bank

  India | September 04, 2013 15:39 IST

  Mumbai: Raghuram Rajan today took over as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Rajan, 50, an economics professor who also served as chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, took charge

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  New Lokayukta Bill 'mockery of judicial process': Gujarat governor

  India | September 03, 2013 16:50 IST

  Ahmedabad: “This is nothing but mockery of the whole judicial process,” Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal said in stinging remarks against the Narendra Modi government as she returned the new Lokayukta Bill for reconsideration by the

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  Mumbai women journalists meet Governor, demand security

  India | August 24, 2013 15:57 IST

  Mumbai: A delegation of Mumbai women journalists today called on Maharashtra Governor and demanded security for women travelling in local trains.The delegation complained that there were hardly any policeman in suburban trains, the time when

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  CPI(M) asks Governor to intervene on Gorkhaland issue

  India | August 23, 2013 7:44 IST

  Kolkata: Alleging that the steps taken by the West Bengal government were provocative and instigating unrest in Darjeeling, the CPI(M) yesterday urged Governor M K Narayanan to take the initiative for a tripartite meeting on

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  Maharashtra irrigation scam: BJP asks Governor to monitor probe

  India | July 23, 2013 9:01 IST

  Mumbai, Jul 23 : BJP on Monday  requested Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan to monitor the special probe team set up to examine alleged irregularities in irrigation projects in the state.The government has appointed an expert,

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  Guv, Jaya greet workers on eve of May Day

  India | April 30, 2013 12:17 IST

  Chennai, Apr 30: Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today led a host of leaders in extending their greetings to the working community on the eve of May Day.In his message, Rosaiah

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  Governor, CM extends Ugadi greetings

  India | April 10, 2013 19:38 IST

  Chennai, Apr 10: Ahead of Ugadi celebrations tomorrow, Tamil Nadu Governor, Chief Minister and senior political leaders in the state today extended their greetings to Telugu and Kannada speaking people.“Let us resolve to foster goodwill,

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  Governor extends wishes on eve of Rajasthan Foundation Day

  India | March 29, 2013 19:54 IST

  Jaipur, Mar 29: Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva today conveyed her greetings to the people on the eve of state foundation day.Highlighting developments and growth potential of the state, Alva in her message stressed that the

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  Munda asks why political parties asking for time from Governor

  Politics | January 17, 2013 7:50 IST

  Jamshedpur, Jan 16: Justifying his recommendation for dissolution of the Jharkhand assembly and fresh elections in the state, caretaker chief minister Arjun Munda today questioned why some political parties are demanding time from the governor

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  Mamata government, governor on collision course

  Politics | January 11, 2013 10:46 IST

  Kolkata, Jan 11: The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government and Governor M.K. Narayanan were on a collision course Thursday with a senior minister attacking Narayanan for his sharp criticism of the administration over political clashes,

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  Jharkhand cabinet decision not binding on Governor: Congress

  Politics | January 09, 2013 14:28 IST

  New Delhi, Jan 9: Jharkhand Cabinet's decision recommending dissolution of the Assembly was “not binding” on the Governor as it was done by the Arjun Munda Government after being reduced to a “minority”, Congress said

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  Governor yet to decide on Jharkhand house dissolution

  Politics | January 09, 2013 13:54 IST

  Ranchi, Jan 9: Governor Syed Ahmad is yet to decide on the dissolution of the Jharkhand assembly even as the JMM met Congress leaders to explore the possibility of forming a new government.Outgoing deputy chief

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  2G case: RBI Governor deposes before court

  India | November 19, 2012 18:26 IST

  New Delhi, Nov 19: RBI Governor D Subbarao today deposed in a Delhi court as a prosecution witness in the 2G case, saying he had questioned in 2007 the spectrum fee of around Rs. 1600

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  MIM withdraws support to AP government, informs governor

  India | November 17, 2012 22:48 IST

  Hyderabad, Nov 17 :  Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) Saturday handed over a letter to Andhra Pradesh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan about withdrawal of its support to the Congress government in the state. The decision came in the

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  Delhi govt declares 2-day mourning on BJP leader Sahni's death

  India | October 04, 2012 12:12 IST

  New Delhi, Oct 3 :  Delhi Government today declared state mourning for two days following the death of veteran BJP leader and former Governor Kedarnath Sahni.The government declared state mourning today and tomorrow while its

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  Schwarzenegger married two gay couples as governor

  Hollywood | October 02, 2012 11:23 IST

  London, Oct 2: Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has reportedly said that he married two same-sex couples while he was the governor of California.The 65-year-old, who was in the position from 2003 to 2011, performed two ceremonies

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  Addressing ex-servicemen's issues is top priority, says Army Chief

  India | July 01, 2012 20:40 IST

  Pathankot, Jul 1: Listing the welfare of ex-servicemen and war widows as his top priority, Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh today said the issue of one-rank-one-pension is being looked at the ministerial level and the

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  Congress Parades MLAs Before Uttarakhand Governor, To Form Govt

  India | March 09, 2012 15:33 IST

  Dehradun, Mar 9: Decks were today cleared for the formation of a Congress-led government in Uttarakhand with the Governor saying that the party has the numbers after it paraded the three independent MLAs and the