PM Manmohan Singh on Monday said despite economic recession, India`s growth rate would be maintained at around 7.5% in 2008-09.
The race for Maharashtra chief ministership gained momentum on Monday with Vilasrao Deshmukh revealing that he had offered to step down as the state Chief Minister in wake of deadly terror attack in Mumbai.
US President-elect Obama on Monday said that he is "steadfast" in support of India`s effort to catch those behind attacks on the financial capital.