News for 'Consultative Committee'

Baalu for tourist spots upgrade

Baalu for tourist spots upgrade

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics, vaccines set to become cheaper

Anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics, vaccines set to become cheaper

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Anti-infectives like Ivermectin, Mupirocin and Meropenem have also been added to the list, taking the total drugs under it to 384.

SC bats for including CJI in picking chief election commissioner to avoid 'yes man'

SC bats for including CJI in picking chief election commissioner to avoid 'yes man'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in the consultative process for the appointment of chief election commissioner would ensure independence of the poll panel.

IA to expand global operations

IA to expand global operations

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

In face of growing competition in the aviation market, Indian Airlines on Monday said it planned to lease 12 wide-bodied aircraft and six turbo-prop ATRs to launch feeder services.

Jaitely for faster implementation of SEZs

Jaitely for faster implementation of SEZs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2003

Seeking a faster roadmap for Special Economic Zones, Minister of Commerce and Industry Arun Jaitely said on Wednesday that the process of getting the zones ready should not face roadblocks.\n\n\n\n

India to have US FDA-like drug regulator

India to have US FDA-like drug regulator

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

To be called Central Drug Administration or National Drug Authority, it will have 10 sub-authorities to deal with areas like cosmetics, blood safety, medical equipment, etc.

Students From Ukraine Look Elsewhere

Students From Ukraine Look Elsewhere

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Of the 18,000 medical students who returned to India last year, 5,000-7,000 have either shifted to universities in Georgia, Russia, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Moldova or are in the process of seeking a transfer to those.

Broadband @ Rs 500 from Jan 15

Broadband @ Rs 500 from Jan 15

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

Telecom PSUs BSNL and MTNL will launch their broadband services throughout the country on 15th of January 2005 at Rs 500 per month.

Heritage panel gives nod, new Parliament construction to begin soon

Heritage panel gives nod, new Parliament construction to begin soon

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The nod by the Heritage Conservation Committee came nearly a week after the Supreme Court asked the Centre to seek prior approval from the panel and other relevant authorities before starting construction of the new parliament building.

Wrong to say SC upheld demonetisation: Congress

Wrong to say SC upheld demonetisation: Congress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'Once the Hon'ble Supreme Court has declared the law, we are obliged to accept it. However, it is necessary to point out that the majority has not upheld the wisdom of the decision; nor has the majority concluded that the stated objectives were achieved,' the senior Congress leader said in a tweet.

Nadda, Rajnath to build consensus over Prez nominee

Nadda, Rajnath to build consensus over Prez nominee

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The BJP on Sunday authorised its president J P Nadda and Union minister Rajnath Singh to hold consultations with different political parties, including those in the opposition, on the president's election, in what is being seen as an outreach by the ruling party to arrive at a consensus on the choice for the top constitutional post.

Indian innovation patented in US

Indian innovation patented in US

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

In a development marking the global market potential of Indian grassroots innovations, a foot-pedal sprayer pump has been patented in the United States and its technology transferred to a US company.\n\n\n\n

India's exports may cross $126 bn

India's exports may cross $126 bn

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

India's merchandise exports are likely to surpass the target of $126 billion during 2006-07, if the first quarter growth is sustained, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath has said.

FM concerned over rising inflation

FM concerned over rising inflation

Rediff.com8 May 2003

Expressing concern over India's rising inflation, Finance Minister Jaswant Singh said on Thursday that macro economic situation remained 'comfortable' in 2002-03

Rate Hike: Realtors Feel The Pinch

Rate Hike: Realtors Feel The Pinch

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'The rising cost of construction, the cost of doing business, high compliance, and inflation/interest rates going up have already reduced returns to single digits.'

Bangladesh told to curb ISI work: Advani

Bangladesh told to curb ISI work: Advani

Rediff.com8 Mar 2003

Bangladesh has given an assurance in this regard, he said.

Action plan on use of bio-diesel soon

Action plan on use of bio-diesel soon

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

Government would soon evolve an action plan to launch pilot projects in various parts of the country to promote bio-diesel as an alternative fuel.\n\n

Madhabi Puri Buch to head Sebi, first woman to do so

Madhabi Puri Buch to head Sebi, first woman to do so

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The government on Monday appointed former Sebi member Madhabi Puri Buch as chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque dispute on November 10

SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque dispute on November 10

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea on a dispute involving the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi on November 10.

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The IOA elections were due in December last year but could not be held due to amendments in the poll process.

Govt to launch WLL in villages

Govt to launch WLL in villages

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

The government said on Friday that all existing multiple access radio relay systems would be replaced with wireless in local loop technology by the next financial year.

DKS, Siddaramaiah meet Kharge one after the other in Delhi

DKS, Siddaramaiah meet Kharge one after the other in Delhi

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Karnataka Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar on Tuesday met party president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in New Delhi separately and discussed the modalities of government formation in the southern state.

India's mobile phone growth fastest: Shourie

India's mobile phone growth fastest: Shourie

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

India has recorded the fastest growth in mobile telephony in the world with as many as 13 lakh cellular additions every month, Minister for Communications and IT Arun Shourie said on Friday.

RBL Bank: Strange Corner Office Changes

RBL Bank: Strange Corner Office Changes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

One thing is for sure: It smacks of the regulator's lack of confidence in the bank's board, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

No salaries for sitting at home, LG warns protesting Kashmiri Pandits

No salaries for sitting at home, LG warns protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Sinha made the remark amid the ongoing protest by migrant Kashmiri Pandit employees and Jammu-based reserved category employees who left the Valley for Jammu in May following the targeted killings of their two colleagues -- Rahul Bhat and Rajni Bhalla. The protesting employees have been seeking relocation outside Kashmir.

PDS shops may sell cooking gas

PDS shops may sell cooking gas

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

Airport revamp work to start in 2005

Airport revamp work to start in 2005

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

The work on restructuring Delhi and Mumbai airports would begin by the middle of next year and the process of selecting private joint venture partners for the Airports Authority of India

Modi Ignores Vajpayee's Mahaul Mantra

Modi Ignores Vajpayee's Mahaul Mantra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Never before has the need for creating an ambience for economic policy reforms been as critical as it is now, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Gas import will help supplies: Naik

Gas import will help supplies: Naik

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

India will begin importing gas in the form of liquefied natural gas from early 2004 to augment deficit in domestic production, Petroleum Minister Ram Naik said.

J&K may soon get mobile services

J&K may soon get mobile services

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

The Union home ministry has okayed the introduction of mobile services in the state. The proposal now awaits a final clearance from the defence ministry.

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Manmohan Singh and Musharraf felt that what they were embarking upon, if successful, could lead to a future of boundless potential for the two countries and for the relationship that was hard to foresee from the prism of the existing situation and the historical position and orthodox ideas on both sides.

Malinga named SL specialist bowling coach for Aus tour

Malinga named SL specialist bowling coach for Aus tour

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

The appointment will be effective from February 1 to 20.

In apparent 'slip of tongue', Imran says US sent 'threat letter'

In apparent 'slip of tongue', Imran says US sent 'threat letter'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

"The letter stated that the no-confidence motion was being tabled even before it was filed, which means the Opposition was in contact with them," Khan alleged in his address to the nation.

Nagaland: 'Scars will take years to heal'

Nagaland: 'Scars will take years to heal'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'We shouldn't allow it to become a rallying point for others in the region against the army.'

States gear up to tackle Covid spread in villages

States gear up to tackle Covid spread in villages

Rediff.com13 May 2021

As the COVID wave gradually shifts to rural areas, several states are gearing up to check its spread through self-proclaimed lockdowns by Panchayati Raj institutions, creating a database of migrants and providing free online medical consultation to the sick.