Jyoti Mukul &Amp; Somesh Jha

Stories by Jyoti Mukul &Amp; Somesh Jha

Govt eases environment rules to push investments

Govt eases environment rules to push investments

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2014

Rules for mining, roads, power and irrigation projects relaxed.

Govt likely to table two labour laws in Parliament today

Govt likely to table two labour laws in Parliament today

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2014

These include Apprenticeship Act 1961 and Labour Laws (Exemption from Furnishing Returns and Maintaining Registers by Certain Establishments) Act 1988

Syndicate Bank fiasco: Another shadow on Prakash Industries

Syndicate Bank fiasco: Another shadow on Prakash Industries

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2014

Despite facing tough times for a while now, a May 2014 press release of Prakash Industries said it had added capacities in its steel melting and ferro alloys divisions.

Flipkart signs up for Modi's labour training plan

Flipkart signs up for Modi's labour training plan

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2014

E-retailer Flipkart has signed a memorandum of understanding with the labour ministry for short-term training of its new employees.

Labour reforms: Govt to ease rules on apprentices, women

Labour reforms: Govt to ease rules on apprentices, women

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2014

Cabinet may take up amendments to 3 laws on Wednesday; but no relaxed retrenchment norms yet.

In 50 days, Modi govt gave green nod to 5 projects

In 50 days, Modi govt gave green nod to 5 projects

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2014

The Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government has given environment clearance to five projects since it took charge on May 26.

Only a quarter of young girls contribute to economy

Only a quarter of young girls contribute to economy

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2014

Data show 75 per cent of the girls in 2011 were those who did not contribute to any economic activity (termed as non-workers by Census) -- these could include students, those involved in household chores, beggars, or those not helping in even unpaid work in the family, etc.

Minister wants to strike a balance between workers and industry

Minister wants to strike a balance between workers and industry

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2014

It's a middle path for labour reforms.

Labour Min okays new inspection schemes for factories

Labour Min okays new inspection schemes for factories

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2014

Every organisation will also prioritise the areas requiring mandatory inspection, and the cases forwarded by the CAIU will be on data and evidence basis.

'Will tackle power crisis in Delhi, tariff may be revised'

'Will tackle power crisis in Delhi, tariff may be revised'

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2014

Power Minister Piyush Goyal is keen to revive the energy sector.

'Will tackle power crisis in Delhi, tariff may be revised'

'Will tackle power crisis in Delhi, tariff may be revised'

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2014

Power Minister Piyush Goyal is keen to revive the energy sector.

A bureaucracy to match Modi's ambitions

A bureaucracy to match Modi's ambitions

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2014

When criticism mounted about projects coming to a standstill last year, the Manmohan Singh government sacked one of its Cabinet ministers. The buzz was that the minister had been sitting on clearances and refusing to approve the projects.

CAG audits: Another pair of eyes won't hurt companies

CAG audits: Another pair of eyes won't hurt companies

Rediff.com   28 May 2014

Instead of only government departments and state-owned undertakings, the CAG can now audit private companies, too.

GVK may get to exit Rs 3,000-cr road project

GVK may get to exit Rs 3,000-cr road project

Rediff.com   16 May 2014

Senior government officials said the company would be allowed a harmonious exit.

No diesel price hike till new govt takes over

No diesel price hike till new govt takes over

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2014

Amid a spate of government proposals at its door, the Election Commission has asked all Union government departments to route their proposals through the Cabinet Secretariat.

OilMin to move Cabinet note to allow RIL retain 3 gas discoveries

OilMin to move Cabinet note to allow RIL retain 3 gas discoveries

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2014

To proceed with a Cabinet proposal to grant the relaxations to RIL, the Election Commission's approval will be sought.

The Kejriwals of Varanasi have spoken

The Kejriwals of Varanasi have spoken

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2014

As many as seven retail shops on Lanka Road in Varanasi are owned and run by the extended family of the Kejriwals in the holy town.

Modi and Rahul are our main targets: Arvind Kerjiwal

Modi and Rahul are our main targets: Arvind Kerjiwal

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has made it abundantly clear that he would contest against Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi from Varanasi.

OilMin behind EC stepping in on RIL gas price: Experts

OilMin behind EC stepping in on RIL gas price: Experts

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2014

If the EC decides to put on hold a gas price revision for RIL, it would set a precedent for pricing decisions of the government and policy decisions taken but undergoing procedural delays.

Adani, Tata Power get tariff relief

Adani, Tata Power get tariff relief

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2014

Will get Rs 830 cr, Rs 329 cr respectively to offset higher coal costs