Nayanima Basu And Sanjay Jog

Stories by Nayanima Basu And Sanjay Jog

Now, India takes US to WTO over green energy

Now, India takes US to WTO over green energy

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2013

US had made similar complaint against India in February.

CAG raps Maharashtra on irrigation project delays

CAG raps Maharashtra on irrigation project delays

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

CAG says Rs 43,270.01 cr was spent by the water resources department on 426 incomplete projects.

Maha traders to go on indefinite strike from Monday

Maha traders to go on indefinite strike from Monday

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2013

The traders' decision to stand by their threat comes despite Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's announcement last week that the government was considering an increase in the minimum-income criterion for registration for LBT from Rs 100,000.

India-EU trade pact talks inconclusive

India-EU trade pact talks inconclusive

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2013

India clearly told the EU it would 'not accept' any further concession, as far as the automobile sector was concerned.

Maha drought: Scams to poor planning, contributors aplenty

Maha drought: Scams to poor planning, contributors aplenty

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2013

Even as Maharashtra faces one of the worst droughts in its history, the lack of attention towards all crops grown in the state, as well as numerous project delays, shows poor long-term planning by the government contributed to the current state of affairs.

India refutes US criticism of its FDI, IPR laws

India refutes US criticism of its FDI, IPR laws

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2013

USTR has said India imposed several barriers in major services industries such as insurance, banking, audiovisual, accounting, legal, telecommunications, distribution services, postal and express delivery services.

PM, Sharma Germany-bound to boost ties

PM, Sharma Germany-bound to boost ties

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2013

Eurofighter Typhoon, India-EU trade pact on agenda for April 11.

Dabhol power project gets gas till April 18

Dabhol power project gets gas till April 18

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2013

MahaVitaran, which draws 95 per cent of the power from the project, has started drawing power at Rs 4 per unit.

Adani verdict cheers India's power industry

Adani verdict cheers India's power industry

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2013

The regulatory body has said Adani's power purchase agreements with Gujarat and Haryana would be maintained.

Urbanisation to fuel 40% rise in power demand

Urbanisation to fuel 40% rise in power demand

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2013

According to the 18th Electric Power Survey conducted by the Central Electricity Authority , the mega cities with population above two million, apart from Delhi, are Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jaipur, Nagpur and Indore.

Shiv Sena, MNS rake up 'Marathi Manoos' cause again

Shiv Sena, MNS rake up 'Marathi Manoos' cause again

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2013

The trigger is UPSC's new exam pattern, entrance exams in PSU banks and undertakings, says Sanjay Jog

'3000 villages are facing SEVERE drought in Mahrashtra'

'3000 villages are facing SEVERE drought in Mahrashtra'

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2013

Maharashtra's Marathwada region is facing a severe drought due to inadequate rainfall for two successive years. The task before the state government -- to effectively implement relief and rehabilitation measures --is huge. In an interview with Sanjay Jog, Higher and Technical Education Minister Rajesh Tope, who is also a member of the state Cabinet Committee of Ministers on Implementation of Drought Relief Measures, speaks of the gravity of the situation

For a change, union leader wins bouquets

For a change, union leader wins bouquets

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2013

Despite the Shiv Sena deciding to support the two-day trade union strike from Wednesday, the city enjoyed normal functioning of transport, thanks to Hind Mazdoor Sabha president Sharad Rao's decision not to participate.

Power ministry mulls review of regulators

Power ministry mulls review of regulators

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2013

A representative body of the electricity regulatory panels, has opposed this move

'Indian cos could have the best time in China'

'Indian cos could have the best time in China'

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2013

Interview with Advisor to Ernst and Young Global.

British PM Cameron to visit next week

British PM Cameron to visit next week

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2013

Vodafone, other contentious issues likely to be discussed.

Dabhol project lenders worried at closure

Dabhol project lenders worried at closure

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2013

ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, SBI and Canara Bank collectively hold 18.12 per cent equity in RGPPL, which operates the plant.

LIC investment touches Rs 14.8 lakh crore in Dec

LIC investment touches Rs 14.8 lakh crore in Dec

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2013

According to a presentation by LIC to Parliament standing committee on finance, total investment at the end of March 31, 2012 was Rs 13.49 lakh crore or Rs 13.49 trillion.

BoI aims to shed Rs 2,600-cr NPAs by March '14

BoI aims to shed Rs 2,600-cr NPAs by March '14

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2013

Need to conserve profits to strengthen the capital base is driving the effort.

French President's visit likely to spur investment

French President's visit likely to spur investment

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2013

The talks to build a 9,900-megawatt nuclear power plant in Jaitapur will feature prominently during the President's visit