Tag: Suresh Prabhu

Exports likely to touch $350 bn in current fiscal: Suresh Prabhu

"Despite increasing global protectionism, exports will continue to register healthy growth rates and is expected to touch $billion in the current fiscal (2018-19)," he said

July 25, 2018

Aviation policy on anvil: Prabhu

India will need at least 1,000 planes in the next few years as it prepares a comprehensive and integrated plan for 2035 to boost the aviation sector, Union civil aviation minister Suresh Prabhu said on Saturday in Kolkata. Speaking at an event organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry(CII), the Union Civil aviation minister said …

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July 8, 2018

Mobile app ‘ReUnite’ to track missing children launched

The app, christened as 'ReUnite', is a collaboration between Bachpan Bachao Andolan led by Satyarthi and IT major Capgemini.

June 29, 2018

India facing real challenge at WTO: Suresh Prabhu

With the US going back on its commitment to finding a permanent solution to the public food stockholding issue, India is facing a “real challenge” at the World Trade Organisation, Union minister Suresh Prabhu said on Thursday. “For the first time, the country is seeing a real challenge at WTO and the global trading system …

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June 21, 2018

Export promotion offices to open in 10 missions abroad: Prabhu

The Department of Commerce will soon open 10 offices in Indian missions abroad to boost export promotion activities, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Friday. Making this announcement at a review here of the sectoral export promotion plans prepared by various ministries, he said a conference of heads of Indian missions abroad has been scheduled …

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June 15, 2018

India-US officials likely to meet in June to discuss trade issues: Prabhu

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu on Friday said that officials from India and the US are expected to meet soon “most likely within this month” to take forward the dialogue process to resolve trade issues between the two sides. According to the minister, who holds the charge of the Ministry of Civil …

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June 15, 2018

India, US agree on comprehensive talks to address trade issues

India and the United States have agreed to hold official talks soon to address the trade and economic irritants between both nations, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Tuesday. This decision was taken during a series of meetings Prabhu had with US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and US Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer in Washington …

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June 13, 2018

Sexual harassment row: Finish probe by June, Maneka Gandhi directs Air India

The move comes after the air hostess met the Union Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Maneka Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday.

June 4, 2018

Prabhu asks Airbus to ‘Make in India’

According to the minister, who also holds the charge of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, a "roadmap" for the same will be worked out.

June 3, 2018

Air India air hostess alleges sexual harassment by senior official

An air hostess working with national carrier  Air India has alleged that she was sexually abused by a senior official, whom he described as “predator”. She made the allegations in a letter sent to Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The letter, written by the victim, was titled as “Request for …

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May 29, 2018

Huge potential to boost trade, investments with Russia: Prabhu

Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu met his Russian counterpart Denis Manturov on Saturday in St Petersburg and discussed ways to further promote trade and investments between the two countries.

May 26, 2018

Parrikar responding well to treatment in US, says Suresh Prabhu

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is responding well to his treatment in the US, Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Thursday. Prabhu spoke to the chief minister and expressed hope that he would return soon to resume his responsibilities of “developing Goa as a leading state”. Parrikar, 62, is currently undergoing treatment for …

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May 10, 2018

Walmart making back-door entry into Indian retail sector: Swadeshi Jagran Manch

RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch on Wednesday alleged that US retail giant Walmart was “circumventing” rules for a “back-door entry” into India with its USD 16 billion majority stake acquisition of Flipkart and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention to safeguard “national interest”. The SJM’s letter to the prime minister, asking him to ensure that …

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May 9, 2018

Gandhi, Mandela inspirations for generations to come: Prabhu

Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela became legends in their lifetimes and will be inspiration for generations to come, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said at the inauguration of the first India-South Africa Business Summit.

April 30, 2018

Protectionism will be disaster for trade, economies: Prabhu

India, along with many other countries, is concerned about the prospects of a global trade war breaking out after recent US protectionist measures and its possible disastrous consequences for national economies, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Friday. Addressing the first annual general meeting of International Business Congress (IBC) in India, Prabhu said it is …

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April 27, 2018

Manufacturing of passenger aircraft in India a priority: Suresh Prabhu

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday said that manufacturing of passenger aircraft and aviation equipment under the “Make in India” programme will be one of his top priorities. “Manufacturing of aircraft in India will be one of the priorities because we will be buying a large number of aircraft over a period of time …

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April 26, 2018

New industrial policy soon: Suresh Prabhu

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday said that soon a new industrial policy will be introduced and would encourage the establishment of an industry in rural areas. Addressing a gathering in Lohsingani village here on the occasion of Panchayati Raj Divas celebrated under the village Swaraj campaign, he said that on Monday, …

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April 24, 2018