The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices have performed better than the front-liners
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According to media reports, CBI is looking into the entire process at the then NDA government and has asked for information from the mines ministry.
The 1995 judgment in the Union of India vs Cricket Association of Bengal case emphasised that free speech is essential for a successful democracy and citizens must have a plurality of views and a range of opinions on all public issues, says M J Antony.
Arun Jaitley will aim for jumps in other revenue streams for the government.
The broader markets are outperforming the benchmark indices.
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'Mining jobs get created in the most backward districts of India's poorest states,' says Anil Agarwal.
The 30-share Sensex is up 253 points at 29,263 and the 50-share Nifty has gained 68 points at 8,829.
Last week, the government had introduced a fresh round of austerity measures, including bans on first class travel, creation of new posts and holding meetings in five-star facilities.
Most expect the Budget to be path-breaking.
The Modi government's e-auction policy for coal, meant to shield the consumer against hike in electricity charges, has already led to serious allegations of cartelisation among the bidding corporates. Matters came to such a pass that the government at one point last week was considering inviting the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the matter, reports Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.
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