The 45th Session of the Indian Labour Conference (ILC) today concluded with a resolve to provide universal social security coverage and assured pension to the entire working population.
During the course of Conference the Labour Ministers of State Governments, Central Trade Union Leaders, Employers’ representatives, and Officials of the central and state governments also deliberated on

The 45th session of the Indian Labour Conference began in New Delhi today with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh laying emphasis on need to focus particularly on the well being and welfare of migrant workers, domestic workers and those working in unsafe conditions. These groups not only need special legislative support but also a more

The Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles Shri Anand Sharma is on a two-day visit to Tokyo for a comprehensive review of bilateral economic engagement with Japan, ahead of Dr. Manmohan Singh’s visit to Tokyo.
Today, he called upon Japanese PM Mr. Shinzo Abe, and apprised him of the progress made in the implementation of

Following is the text of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s address at the 45th session of the Indian Labour Conference in New Delhi today:
“Let me begin by emphasizing that this is a very important conference that deliberates issues of critical importance to our workers and industry, and therefore to our economy and society at

Following is the statement of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Jitendra Singh, issued to the media here today:
“Subsequent to the meeting with International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 15.05.2013, I am glad to inform that IOC has decided to pave the way to lift the ban on Indian Olympic Association (IOA). It

The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas have reviewed international prices of crude oil and petroleum products during the Ist Fortnight of May 2013. Accordingly, the under-recovery on High Speed Diesel (HSD) applicable for 2nd fortnight of May effective 16.05.2013 has declined

India and the US will further expand co-operation in knowledge sector. This was announced by the HRD Minister Dr. Pallam Raju during a round table discussion on Advances in US-India Academic Partnership in Washington. Dr. Raju who is leading an Indian delegation said that eight more awards have been finalized under the Singh-Obama Knowledge Initiative

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC), being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient so to do, hereby makes the following amendment in the notification of the Government of

The Union Finance Minister, Shri P. Chidambaram left today for five day three nation tour of UK, France and Qatar. During the first leg of his foreign visit, the Finance Minister will arrive in London today evening. The Finance Minister Shri Chidambaram who is leading the Indian delegation, will participate in the Sixth Ministerial India

The outstanding balance of 9.00% loan 2013 and 9.81% Government Stock, 2013 are due for repayment on May 24, 2013 and May 30, 2013 respectively. No interest will accrue there on from the said dates. In the event of a holiday being declared on May 24, 2013 and/ or on May 30, 2013 by any