News for '-land-acquisition-bill'

Why land acquisition issue needs a quick solution

Why land acquisition issue needs a quick solution

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

The stalled Land Acquisition Bill should be completely overhauled, says Pranab Bardhan.

Congress hits back, accuses Modi of somersault on farmers issues

Congress hits back, accuses Modi of somersault on farmers issues

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Congress on Sunday ridiculed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurances to the farmers.

Mission 2017: BSP ups ante against Modi, Akhilesh regimes

Mission 2017: BSP ups ante against Modi, Akhilesh regimes

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Hits street with demonstrations across 75 UP districts

Modi's 1-year report card: Anti-farmer and pro-corporate sarkar

Modi's 1-year report card: Anti-farmer and pro-corporate sarkar

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Modi sarkar took few initiatives to uplift the poor strate of society.

Congress workers protesting land bill face water canons, lathis

Congress workers protesting land bill face water canons, lathis

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Hundreds of Congress workers on Monday clashed with the police during a protest against the BJP government's Land Acquisition Bill, saying it was anti-farmer.

Farmers being 'systematically attacked': Rahul

Farmers being 'systematically attacked': Rahul

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

There is "dictatorship" in India now with politicians not being allowed to visit Uttar Pradesh to meet the families of the victims of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, Rahul said.

Moody's expects RBI to cut rate to boost growth

Moody's expects RBI to cut rate to boost growth

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The land acquisition bill is a catalyst to investment and passing the bill will improve India's business environment.

Hazare warns of another fast over 'anti-farmer' provisions in land bill

Hazare warns of another fast over 'anti-farmer' provisions in land bill

Rediff.com12 May 2015

"He (Modi) is concerned more about corporates than farmers," Hazare told PTI in an interview in Latur.

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'If we are terrorists and Pakistanis and Khalistanis, why did your home minister talk to our core committee leaders?'

Hazare asks parties to unite in Rajya Sabha against Land Bill

Hazare asks parties to unite in Rajya Sabha against Land Bill

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Hazare asked parties to unitedly oppose the bill in Rajya Sabha.

Modi to call joint session of Parliament on March 14 to pass Land Bill?

Modi to call joint session of Parliament on March 14 to pass Land Bill?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The BJP-led government is keen to to get the land bill passed by March.

Congress, BJP call truce; clear decks for food and land bills

Congress, BJP call truce; clear decks for food and land bills

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

The Congress seems to have brokered peace with the main Opposition parties on the crucial food security and land acquisition Bills and ensured that they are not dependent on the whims and fancies of smaller parties. Renu mittal reports

Land bill: Rajya Sabha names 10 members to Joint Committee

Land bill: Rajya Sabha names 10 members to Joint Committee

Rediff.com13 May 2015

On Tuesday, the government had agreed to refer it to the committee.

Cong to hard sell Food Bill and Sonia as messiah of poor

Cong to hard sell Food Bill and Sonia as messiah of poor

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The Food Security Bill, the Land Acquisition Bill and the Aadhar card could bring electoral dividends to the government as it tries to hard to woo the poor, reports Renu Mittal

Ready to have open debate with Modi on land bill, says Anna

Ready to have open debate with Modi on land bill, says Anna

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Anna Hazare, currently campaigning against the Land Acquisition Bill asked for an "open debate" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gadkari announces mega plans for Bihar

Gadkari announces mega plans for Bihar

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Bihar to get roads worth Rs 50,000 crore.

Land bill: Cong says 'NO' to amendments; passage of bill unlikely

Land bill: Cong says 'NO' to amendments; passage of bill unlikely

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The bill is unlikely to have a smooth passage in the committee with the Congress party making it clear that "there is no compromise on the land bill."

Monsoon session of Parliament to begin on Aug 5

Monsoon session of Parliament to begin on Aug 5

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

A decision on the 26-day session was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Paliamentary Affairs headed by Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday.

Why is UBS worried over fall in Modi's popularity

Why is UBS worried over fall in Modi's popularity

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

This time, the global appetite for risk is in favour of India.

Modi And The Arrogance Of Not Learning

Modi And The Arrogance Of Not Learning

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Modi government's defeat on farm laws underlines the perils of governing an entire continent-sized, diverse and federal nation like the chief minister of a state, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Cong dares BJP allies to oppose Centre over farm bills

Cong dares BJP allies to oppose Centre over farm bills

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

'Those who are part of the NDA, like the JDU and LJP in Bihar, should also think. Polls are approaching in Bihar, people will seek answers from them'

Like pickpocket, PM diverts attention: Rahul

Like pickpocket, PM diverts attention: Rahul

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Maharashtra has the opportunity to solve all these problems by voting for the Congress and NCP, he said.

Gadkari challenges Sonia, Hazare for open debate on land bill

Gadkari challenges Sonia, Hazare for open debate on land bill

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Faced with stiff opposition on the land bill, the government on Thursday reached out to leaders of opposition parties, including Sonia Gandhi, and activist Anna Hazare inviting them to an open debate on the issue while asserting that the bill was "very much in farmers' interest".

Now, IIT-Kharagpur offers a 'Make in India' course

Now, IIT-Kharagpur offers a 'Make in India' course

Rediff.com17 May 2015

A course on 'land acquisition, rehabilitation and environmental clearance of projects' is also being offered by IIT-Kharagpur.

Sonia attends debate on Land Bill but leaves before voting

Sonia attends debate on Land Bill but leaves before voting

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who was taken ill on Monday, was back in the Lok Sabha on Thursday to attend the debate on Land Acquisition Bill but did not participate in voting the legislation which was being pushed by the National Advisory Council headed by her.

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition, DAY 3

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition, DAY 3

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Catch all the action from the Monsoon session of Parliament, LIVE

Modi govt has been slow to match its rhetoric in reforms: US

Modi govt has been slow to match its rhetoric in reforms: US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

US State Department's report said that this has resulted in many investors retreating slightly from their once forward-leaning support of the BJP-led government

Global CEOs bullish on India, meet Modi

Global CEOs bullish on India, meet Modi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

FMCG giant Unilever CEO Paul Polman and technology major Intel President Renee James on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a slew of global corporatehonchos continue to line up to express their intention to invest in India.

FDI soars 48% after 'Make in India' campaign

FDI soars 48% after 'Make in India' campaign

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

FII's too have invested in huge amount in the country

Govt NOT to re-promulgate land ordinance: PM

Govt NOT to re-promulgate land ordinance: PM

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Facing stiff resistance on the Land Acquisition Bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the government will not re-promulgate the Ordinance which expires on Monday and declared readiness to accept any suggestions to benefit the farmers in the pending bill on it.

PM, Sonia deliberate party line ahead of monsoon session

PM, Sonia deliberate party line ahead of monsoon session

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday discussed the strategy to be adopted in the monsoon session of the Parliament on issues such as Telangana and proposed amendments in the Right to Information Act.

Moody's cautions against curbing RBI autonomy on policy rates

Moody's cautions against curbing RBI autonomy on policy rates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

India's political infighting is denting business confidence.

'Kejriwal should personally oversee investigation into Gajendra's suicide'

'Kejriwal should personally oversee investigation into Gajendra's suicide'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

"I would like to tell Arvind Kejriwal that he should keep politics aside and help the ongoing investigation into this matter as a human being," says Gajendra's brother

Farmer suicide case: Senior Cabinet ministers brief PM Modi

Farmer suicide case: Senior Cabinet ministers brief PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Senior Cabinet Ministers, including Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to brief him over the suicide of farmer Gajendra Singh.

AAP dismisses claim cops asked to keep media away from CM

AAP dismisses claim cops asked to keep media away from CM

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will on Wednesday lead a protest rally against the Narendra Modi government's land bill at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. However, the common man's minister, who in the past turned down security, has asked the Delhi police to keep the media at bay during the rally, said sources.

Rahul Gandhi to return to Delhi on April 15?

Rahul Gandhi to return to Delhi on April 15?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is on a long sabbatical, is likely to return on April 15 ahead of Congress' proposed Kisan rally in New Delhi on April 19 against the Land Acquisition Bill brought out by the Narendra Modi government.

Not making it 'prestige' issue: Govt on Land Ordinance

Not making it 'prestige' issue: Govt on Land Ordinance

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Not making it 'prestige' issue: Govt on Land Ordinance.

Threats are routine; work must continue: Anna Hazare

Threats are routine; work must continue: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Social activist Anna Hazare has called upon his supporters to ignore the threat to his life and to continue working.

'Farmers can no more be hoodwinked'

'Farmers can no more be hoodwinked'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Vinay Sahasrabuddhe explains BJP's strategy.

Lok Sabha set for confrontation over land bill on Tuesday

Lok Sabha set for confrontation over land bill on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Lok Sabha is set to witness a confrontation over Land Acquisition Bill on Tuesday when it is taken up for voting with opposition bent on opposing it even as the government again offered to make changes in the legislation in the "larger interest" of the farming community.