Highlights of India’s rail budget 2014
India’s Minister of Railways Sadanand Gowda unveiled the maiden rail budget of the Narendra Modi government on the July 8, 2014. Here are some highlights: Target to become the largest …
Read MoreAuthor: India Writes Network
Britain pitches for stronger business with India, target the Modi opportunity
With undaunted optimism, British Chancellor of Exchequer George Osborne declared that ache din – good days – are coming for the already robust British-India relations. British Secretary of State for Foreign …
Read More
Door always open for dialogue with China: Japan PM
In a bid to ease strained relations between Beijing and Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Shizo Abe has said that his door is always open for dialogue and stressed that normal …
Read More
India’s rail budget 2014: Focus on safety, security and cleanliness
Unveiling the maiden rail budget of the Narendra Modi government, India’s railways Minister Sadanand Gowda has identified cleanliness, safety and security as top priorities. Quoting Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite adage about …
Read More
Iraq crisis and regional implications
Iraq has been in a state of crisis for over a decade now. To specify an exact date in its recent history as the commencement of its crises is indeed …
Read MoreExodus of Indians from Iraq continues
The exodus of Indians from conflict-torn Iraq continues. On July 7, 84 construction workers returned from the strife-torn nation, while on July 6, 200 Indian from non-conflict zones in Iraq …
Read More
What to expect from NDA’s first rail budget: Focus on PPP model
The new Indian government is poised to present its maiden rail budget July 8 amid high expectations. Given Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on modernization of the rail infrastructure, one can expect …
Read More
Sri Lankan perceptions of the Modi government
There is a common perception in Sri Lanka that India’s policy towards the island nation is greatly influenced by Tamil Nadu. This perception gained ground during the days of coalition …
Read More
Is Iraq imploding?
Yes, Iraq is imploding and unless a miracle happens we shall have to write the obituary of Iraq as a state to be succeeded by a Kurdistan, a Shiistan, and …
Read More
Afghan poll results: Will the deadlock end?
The suspense over who will lead Afghanistan, after a marathon election, will end on July 7 as Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission is set to announce preliminary results from the second …
Read More