India becoming world's fastest growing economy, Rajya Sabha informed
This is borne by GDP growth of 7.6 percent in the first half of 2018-19.
Dec 20, 2018, 10:08 AM IST
Union minister's remark on bursting of firecrackers sparks row
Radhakrishnan has said not adults, but it is children who burst fireworks in large numbers on Diwali.
Nov 02, 2018, 21:55 PM IST
Kerala government trying to pass the buck on Sabarimala issue: Pon Radhakrishnan
Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan on Saturday accused the Kerala government of not taking the responsibility on the Sabarimala Temple issue and passing the buck to the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB).
Oct 20, 2018, 22:42 PM IST
Tamil Nadu 'incubation ground' of terror activities, claims BJP leader H Raja
BJP leader H Raja has said that Tamil Nadu is the germination ground for sending people to Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Feb 17, 2018, 20:54 PM IST
Tamil Nadu becoming 'training centre' for extremists, says Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan, sparks row
MoS Pon Radhakrishnan has said that Tamil Nadu is no longer a peaceful state.
Feb 15, 2018, 12:04 PM IST
Raids carried out against BJP leaders' firms too: Union Minister rubbishes Opposition charges
Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan today rejected some opposition leaders' charge that the Income Tax department was being used to target them, saying raids have been carried out against even companies owned by BJP leaders.
Nov 12, 2017, 16:34 PM IST
GST rates being changed considering demands from various sectors
On the agitation against GAIL's gas pipeline project in the state, he said DMK and Congress had no moral right to protest against project since it was brought by their alliance.
Oct 08, 2017, 16:00 PM IST
Floor test: Only God knows fate of Palanaswami govt, says Union Minister Radhakrishnan
Expressing doubts whether the newly sworn-in Edappadi K Palaniswami-led government in Tamil Nadu would continue after Saturday's floor test, Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan today said "only God knows its fate."
Feb 17, 2017, 14:54 PM IST
Sasikala Vs OPS: 'Tamil Nadu Governor will decide after detailed deliberations'
Tamil Nadu Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao will take a decision on the new Tamil Nadu Chief Minister only after detailed deliberations, Minister of State for Shipping Pon Radhakrishnan said on Saturday.
Feb 11, 2017, 12:01 PM IST
Union Minister welcomes Khushbu's remarks on common civil code
On the Cauvery water-sharing issue, the Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways said the more than 40-year-old dispute could not be expected to be solved in four months.
Nov 01, 2016, 00:24 AM IST
PIL seeking report on Jayalalithaa's health condition filed
The petition is expected to be taken up tomorrow for hearing.
Oct 03, 2016, 14:47 PM IST
Govt to develop 15,000 km of NH at Rs 1.9 lakh crore
To improve connectivity with far- flung areas including major tourism centres, the government plans to develop 15,000 km of National Highways (NH) at an estimated cost of Rs 1,90,000 crore.
Aug 03, 2015, 16:37 PM IST
Road construction delayed due to land acquisition issues
Road construction in the country could meet only about half of the target set for the current fiscal at 6,300 km till January this year, owing to various factors including land acquisition issues, Parliament was informed today.
Mar 02, 2015, 16:06 PM IST
Soon, mandatory crash test norms for passenger cars
"The government is planning to mandate the offset frontal crash test and side impact crash test norms for passenger cars," Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Pon Radhakrishnan informed the Rajya Sabha Monday.
Dec 01, 2014, 20:34 PM IST
