1st November, 2003
 


Ministry of Mines

President calls on Mining Industry to enhance its contribution to GDP
The President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam inaugurated today the 19th World Mining Congress and Expo 2003 and called upon the Indian mining industry to increase its contribution to the GDP from the existing 3.5% to over 10%.............................

Ministry of Defence

Cross-border terrorism will be firmly dealt with- PM
We will continue to deal firmly with cross border terrorism and a meaningful dialogue with Pakistan is only possible when we see sincerity in their efforts to stop cross-border infiltration and to dismantle the infrastructure of terrorism.............................

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Public discourse to Foster understanding of give and take dimension of WTO negotiations vital for maximising country's trade gains: Jaitley
Shri Arun Jaitley, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Law & Justice, has called for a directional change in public discourse to foster proper.............................

Prime Minister's Office

Red Cross delegation pins Flag on PM
A six-member delegation of Indian Red Cross Society led by Smt. Manju Kapoor, vice-president of the Society called on the Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Prime Minister’s House and pinned a flag on his person on the occasion of Red Cross Flag Day.............................

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Exports back on double digit track
India’s exports during April-September, 2003-2004 are valued at US $ 27438.95 million which is 9.99% higher than the level of US $ 24946.03 million.............................