Increase in Budgetary allocation likely to be only 5.8%, the lowest in six years
In an e-mailed interview with Business Standard, Mark Lynas says his opposition to GM was divorced from science.
The 12th Plan document describes three average annual growth scenarios - 8%, 6-6.5% and 5-5.5 per cent.
From the next financial year, the government will utilise the disinvestment proceeds for recapitalisation of banks and for subscribing to the shares of Central Public Sector Enterprises and preferential allotments.
Some UTs to start from April 1 and other transfers to be launched from January.
State-owned explorer's foreign arm wants to invest in exploration & production in the country, which has world's fourth-largest reserves.
Board would start selling the bid documents on November 22.
Problems at refineries, higher home demand for automobile fuels among main reasons.
Note proposes more checks, transparent data bank in land sale or lease.
It will also make up-to-date payment of productivity linked incentives for all licensed category employees between May and June.
The prime minister's scientific advisory council had advocated introduction of GM crops in India, but under strict regulatory mechanism.
To buy 200,000 tonnes by December but long-term deal prospects stuck on quality concerns; govt to consult labs
The three govt-owned OMCs - IndianOil, BPCL and HPCL - together meet the country's entire LPG cylinder demand.
The Houston-based company is selling up to 50 per cent of its oil-sand reserves in Alberta. There are some producing assets and some exploration assets on offer.
Food Min says decision on Rangarajan panel's report in a time bound manner.
A decision has been taken to gradually initiate Aadhaar and non-Aadhaar based LPG subsidy transfer through the OMCs.
According to RIL's announcement for the first quarter ended June 30, the KG-D6 field produced 33.1% less gas in the quarter.
In a marginal relief to consumers, IndianOil, the biggest oil marketing company, has cut petrol prices by Rs 0.56 per litre with effect from midnight today.
While many experts said the suggestion would go a long way in bringing down the annual food subsidy expenditure, they doubt the feasibility of the idea.
All current staff of BPCM is expected to transfer to the new owners under equivalent terms and conditions.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances