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Harish Rawat sworn in as new Uttarakhand CM

Harish Rawat, a Union Minister, was on Saturday sworn in as the new chief minister of Uttarakhand, succeeding Vijay Bahuguna who was asked by the Congress high command to step down in a bid to......

GoM draws up schedule for creation of Telangana state

The Union Cabinet is set to discuss the Group of Ministers’ report on Telangana and also consider the Telangana Bill clause by clause. A schedule was worked out to meet the dictum of the......

Not opposed to food bill but want discussion in Par: Pawar

Making it clear that he was not opposed to the National Food Security Bill, Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Friday said he would prefer it to be approved by Parliament after a debate. "I......

No irregularities in farm debt waiver scheme: Pawar

Refuting charges of irregularities in the Rs 52,000 crore farm debt waiver scheme, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said the Comptroller and Auditor General audit findings of......

AADHAR: Union Cabinet of Ignorance!

Union Cabinet ministers were confused about AADHAR when they met on Thursday. A startling report. Believe it or not, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Cabinet is unable to arrive at a consensus on......

FinMin appoints Ila Patnaik as principal economic advisor

Noted economist Ila Patnaik has been appointed principal economic advisor in the Union finance ministry. Her appointment comes at a time when the Centre is working as a caretaker government and the......

Environment min gives conditional nod to modify food crop

The Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) has approved field trials of genetically modified (GM) food crops on a conditional basis. Environment Minister M Veerappa Moily on Thursday said......

Not opposed to Food Bill but want discussion: Pawar

Making it clear that he was not opposed to the National Food Security Bill, Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said on Friday he would prefer it to be approved by Parliament after a debate. "I......

Balanced Budget to help Indian economic growth: Pilot

Describing the Union Budget as "balanced and responsible", Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot on Thurday said the proposals would help the country's economic growth."This is a responsible,......

Pawar favours field trial of GM crops

Amid depleting natural resources, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Monday again pushed for field trials of genetically modified (GM) crops saying such a right should not be denied to......

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Q. I feel Mulayam Singh Yadav should get Agriculture portfolio if he joins the Union Cabinet. If you think differently, which portfolio do you think he should be given?
Francisco: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/i-feel-mulayam-singh-yadav-should-get-agriculture-portfolio-/22296888/answers/

Q. The hottest topic that's doing the rounds at every Indian home at the moment has to be price rise. Prices of food and other essential commodities are spiraling up like nobody's business and common people are groping for a respite. What was Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar doing in the winter chill of November when onion prices were getting red hot?
Francisco: A. God knows! Had he worked and applied his mind on the clear and loud signals that had emanated from the agricultural fields in his home State...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/the-hottest-topic-thats-doing-the-rounds-at-every-indian-hom/22296888/answers/18786091

Q. What are the Highlights of Union Budget 2010-11 ?
Mini: A. The finance minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee lays emphasis on consolidated growth, improving investment environment, inclusive development and...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-are-the-highlights-of-union-budget-2010-11-/18786014/answers/16641411

Q. MK azhagiri - how do you rate him as central minister
RAJESH ALHAT: A. Here we have a Central Minister in the Union Cabinet for the first time, who can speak neither english nor hindi and is conversant with only tamil....... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/mk-azhagiri---how-do-you-rate-him-as-central-minister/16639790/answers/16488014

Q. Inflation has come down but cost of most of the essential commodities increased. How?
Thyagarajan Mahadevan: A. In the states on the western region of India, there are heavy rains leading even to floods e.g. Gujarat whereas in the eastern region, the rain...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/inflation-has-come-down-but-cost-of-most-of-the-essential-co/16485773/answers/15245837

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Govt to make 5 new GMCs functional from upcoming academic session

Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 23: The State Government has set the process in motion to open five new Medical Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir, which... ...

http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/govt-to-make-5-new-gmcs-functional-from-upcoming-academic-session/

Slovenia to form a new forest management company

Ice storms have caused massive damages to Slovenian forests recently. Slovenia's Ministry for Agriculture and Environment has reacted to this with... ...

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More time to check ESA maps

The government has given time till April 30 to panchayats to examine the revised Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) maps that have excluded 2,500 sq... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/more-time-to-check-esa-maps/article5940174.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

Look-East policy can be a reality

Asian countries are seeking more attention from New Delhi because they believe the latter is too West-centric in matters of both diplomacy and... ...

http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/oped/look-east-policy-can-be-a-reality.html

India tightens certification norms for fruits, veggies to pacify EU

Exports of all perishable items to the European Union from India will now be routed through recognised pack-houses under the vigilance of plant... ...

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Harish Rawat sworn in as new Uttarakhand CM

GoM draws up schedule for creation of Telangana state

Not opposed to food bill but want discussion in Par: Pawar

No irregularities in farm debt waiver scheme: Pawar

AADHAR: Union Cabinet of Ignorance!

FinMin appoints Ila Patnaik as principal economic advisor

Environment min gives conditional nod to modify food crop

Not opposed to Food Bill but want discussion: Pawar

Balanced Budget to help Indian economic growth: Pilot

Pawar favours field trial of GM crops

People speak for union ministry of agriculture

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