Some UTs to start from April 1 and other transfers to be launched from January.
The steepest hike is in poll-bound Gujarat. Agricultural tariff in the state grew 47.2 per cent.
Note proposes more checks, transparent data bank in land sale or lease.
CIL is charged of discriminating in favour of public sector firms in the reworked format of fuel supply agreements.
Interview with Qimat Rai Gupta, who in 1958, began as an electrical goods trader in Delhi, with practically no capital. Today, his company is India's largest electrical products manufacturer, with facilities across India, Europe, Latin America and Africa.
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
Food Min says decision on Rangarajan panel's report in a time bound manner.
In its draft report, the research agency has recommended linking the valuation of coal reserves to be put up for bidding to international prices.
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.
The government's high-level panel looking into the controversial coal block allocations for captive mining has decided against cancelling three blocks, given to Nagpur-based Shree Veerangana Steels.
The growth, below the long-term trend of about 3-3.3 per cent, prompted many experts to question the policy of over-emphasis on cereals.
Corporations and business associations must strengthen their direct communications and consultations with citizens - and earn the trust of society.
The three-year comparison results from the lack of corresponding figures for 2009-10 and 2010-11, as MoSPI publishes data with a huge lag.
Usually, the annual monsoon forecast is released around mid-April.
The board, on the urging of six independent members, had earlier turned down a government directive to commit at least 80 per cent supply to power companies.
Developers say an increase in the FSI was long due, given the scarcity of land, but stress the need for stronger infrastructure to support such high-rise buildings.
The recommendation, if implemented, could severely dent coal miners' bottom line.
Officials said apart from infrastructure and skill development, agriculture could be the next big focus area.
Wondering why rail traffic congestion does not ease, power cuts are frequent or why mining continues to be a laggard despite investments? The answer to all such questions is cost overruns.
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