News for 'Food Processing Industry Ministry'

The Junk Food Conundrum

The Junk Food Conundrum

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Should junk food be sold in Indian schools?

Regulatory burden on 8 sectors to be eased soon

Regulatory burden on 8 sectors to be eased soon

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

In the first phase, most of the outdated regulations in the state and central Acts will be removed. Further, compliances with regard to annual inspections, licence renewal, and storage of multiple data will be eased.

Will quit politics if charges against wife proved: Himanta

Will quit politics if charges against wife proved: Himanta

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Gogoi and Sarma have been locked in a war of words on 'X' since Wednesday on the issue of the chief minister's wife's company allegedly being given a credit subsidy of Rs 10 crore.

French retailer Auchan scouts India all over again

French retailer Auchan scouts India all over again

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Auchan and another French retailer, Carrefour, exited India in 2014

'Mortality rate in Maharashtra has come down to 5%'

'Mortality rate in Maharashtra has come down to 5%'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'There has been no significant increase in the number of fatalities.'

'Maggi episode did not leave a positive taste'

'Maggi episode did not leave a positive taste'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Nestle India said it has conducted over 3,500 tests.

Proposal to bring back fixed-term employment on anvil

Proposal to bring back fixed-term employment on anvil

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Under fixed-term employment, workers are entitled to all statutory benefits available to a permanent worker in the same factory. However, employers may not give notice to a fixed-term worker on non-renewal or expiry of his or her contract.

Rahul bats for farmers, sees Amethi as future farm hub

Rahul bats for farmers, sees Amethi as future farm hub

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Noting that farmers are suffering due to problems in the food supply chain, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday said there is a need for ensuring better compensation for the farmers against their produce.

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

India has no plans to import wheat: Govt

India has no plans to import wheat: Govt

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The government has no plans to import wheat as it has sufficient stocks to meet the country's requirements, official sources said. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has enough stock for public distribution, they added. "There are no plans to import wheat into India. "The country has sufficient stocks to meet our domestic requirements," a source said.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A total of 16 secretaries have been appointed to various central government departments.

India's wine drinkers deserve better

India's wine drinkers deserve better

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

'Wine is an indicator of the quality of life,' says Alok Chandra.

India's exports dip 5.4% in Oct, trade deficit narrows

India's exports dip 5.4% in Oct, trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

After recording positive growth in September, India's exports declined 5.4 per cent to $24.82 billion in October on account of dip in shipments of petroleum products, gems and jewellery, leather, and engineering goods. Trade deficit in October narrowed to $8.78 billion as against $11.76 billion, as imports also fell 11.56 per cent to $33.6 billion during the month under review.

India's fuel sales slump 50% in April

India's fuel sales slump 50% in April

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The only fuel that showed growth was LPG as the government dole of free cooking gas cylinders to poor households fired up consumption by 21 per cent during April 1 to 15.

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.

India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman

India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

India is looking at near close to double-digit growth this year and the country will be one of the fastest-growing economies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. The minister also emphasised that she expects the economic growth next year to be in the range of 7.5-8.5 per cent, which will be sustained for the next decade.

Electronics industry faces BIS certification challenge

Electronics industry faces BIS certification challenge

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Bureau has registered just one product so far despite 1,500 applications.

Budget: Here's what the industry leaders have to say

Budget: Here's what the industry leaders have to say

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The industry's reactions to the Budget have been mixed.

Oops! Ministers who left PM Modi red-faced

Oops! Ministers who left PM Modi red-faced

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Ministers who were in the news for all the wrong reasons

In India, 3 of 4 companies adulterating, mis-branding food go unpunished

In India, 3 of 4 companies adulterating, mis-branding food go unpunished

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Adulterated food can cause cancer, insomnia and other neurological problems, and adulteration is a growing concern across India

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The joint inspections is to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs available in the country

UP meat-producers mull legal options against ban on mechanised abattoirs

UP meat-producers mull legal options against ban on mechanised abattoirs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

"The Centre has been encouraging the meat industry and the food processing ministry too provides aid of upto 50 per cent to support them. But the UP government has ordered a ban on all mechanised slaughter houses," a senior functionary of the All India Meat and Livestock Exporters Association said.

Harish Rawat sworn in as new Uttarakhand CM

Harish Rawat sworn in as new Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Harish Rawat, a Union Minister, was on Saturday sworn in as the new chief minister of Uttarakhand, succeeding Vijay Bahuguna who was asked by the Congress high command to step down in a bid to boost the party's prospects ahead of the April-May Lok Sabha polls.

Growth of eight core sectors slows to 0.2% in June

Growth of eight core sectors slows to 0.2% in June

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

These core industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production.

Is the RSS already at work in the government?

Is the RSS already at work in the government?

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Handing the Human Resource Development ministry to a first-time minister and the talk of repealing Article 370 may be signs that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh are working in tandem

Little choice for beverage cos but to import paper straws

Little choice for beverage cos but to import paper straws

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Parle Agro, which sells beverages such as Frooti in small tetra packs, has already started importing paper straws. Dabur India, which sells its fruit juices in tetra packs under the brand Real, is also considering importing paper straws.

More incentives to airlines, Bollywood for promoting NE: Minister

More incentives to airlines, Bollywood for promoting NE: Minister

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh said the government is trying to woo industries to the eight Northeastern states so that enough jobs are created for the youths of the region.

Modi sarkar's Operation Clean Sweep

Modi sarkar's Operation Clean Sweep

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch his dream 'Swachh Bharat' campaign on Thursday.

India Shining! Precious forest land wiped away for 23,716 industrial projects

India Shining! Precious forest land wiped away for 23,716 industrial projects

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The government may claim planted trees compensate for forests lost, but that does not mean complex flora and fauna destroyed have been restored, points out Himadri Ghosh.

'Why does the govt gives awards to cigarette makers using taxpayers' money?'

'Why does the govt gives awards to cigarette makers using taxpayers' money?'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Senior science journalist, Dinesh C Sharma told rediff.com that the way ahead would require higher public awareness and discourse on these factors and building advocacy for reversing such government policies

Why India's oil import bill is likely to go up

Why India's oil import bill is likely to go up

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

India must be prepared for a big, fat fuel import bill in FY23 - barring any further avatars of the Covid virus - as refiners crank up runs, or crude processing rates, to meet the growing demand for fuels, and crude prices soar. Capacity additions by an Indian state-run refiner will reinforce the need for foreign crude. Demand for all fuels is expected to increase by 3-8 per cent next fiscal from 2021-22, reaching pre-pandemic levels, according to analysts and industry experts.

V G Somani: The head of DCGI known as man of actions, not of words

V G Somani: The head of DCGI known as man of actions, not of words

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'Safety is my first priority.' 'I need to ensure that any drug or vaccine that our citizens get is first safe.'

Why Bank HRs Are Under Pressure Suddenly

Why Bank HRs Are Under Pressure Suddenly

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Employees across segments, including those involved in specialised jobs such as technology, compliance and risk management, have started leaving the bank fold in hordes, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Despite Jammu attack India set to relax drone policy

Despite Jammu attack India set to relax drone policy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

While there were concerns about the security aspect of drones, top government officials were of the view that restricting the drone industry would stifle a sunrise sector which holds significant promise for future, reports Arindam Majumder.

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The prime minister is likely to talk about its possible extension.

Decoding the Badals' business empire

Decoding the Badals' business empire

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

There is more than what meets the eye to the wealth accumulated by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal.

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The Union home ministry and the labour ministry have asked state governments to coordinate with the chief labour commissioner's (CLC's) office to give a comprehensive data of all the migrant workers by April 11.

Centre set to seek Rs 426 cr in damages from Nestl

Centre set to seek Rs 426 cr in damages from Nestl

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The complaint is against Nestle's 'unfair trade practices'.

Modi Cabinet: Prabhu gets Railways, Parrikar gets Defence

Modi Cabinet: Prabhu gets Railways, Parrikar gets Defence

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Hours after 21 ministers took the oath of office and became a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ministry, speculation began on which minister would be handed which portfolio. However, all speculation ended after the list was announced.