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Investors expect too much from India: Kamal Nath

Investors expect too much from India: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Nath, who is leading the Indian delegation at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, also said that even the US or Europe would not have seen as many reforms that happened in India.

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

On Monday, former state health minister Rustam Singh quit the Bharatiya Janata Party after being denied a ticket from Morena and joined the Bahujan Samaj Party, which has fielded his son from the seat.

Farm sector biggest beneficiary of FDI: Kamal Nath

Farm sector biggest beneficiary of FDI: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

On September 14, the government allowed 51 per cent foreign holdings by multi-brand retail chains with two caveats -- one foreign retail chains like Wal-Mart, Tesco, etc will be allowed to set up shops only in those cities with over 1 million population; and secondly, they can operate only in those states, which allow FDI in retail.

SC upholds MP Guv's decision asking Kamal Nath to hold floor test

SC upholds MP Guv's decision asking Kamal Nath to hold floor test

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta, in its detailed verdict rejected the submission of the then Kamal Nath government that governor at best can call session of assembly but cannot direct for holding floor test in the running house.

The Independent overshadowing NDA vs INDIA contest

The Independent overshadowing NDA vs INDIA contest

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

In the battle for 2024, the place is hogging the limelight, primarily because of Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, who according to some opinion polls, may turn out to be the dark horse when votes are counted on June 4.

Nath pitches for infra bonds for NRIs

Nath pitches for infra bonds for NRIs

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

However, finance minister Pranab Mukerjee did not commit himself to this proposal of floating infrastructure bonds, as this requires detailed examination and Parliamentary nod.

Highway projects: Nath for faster green clearances

Highway projects: Nath for faster green clearances

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Kamal Nath is in New York attending several meetings, including McGraw-Hill Construction, which is one of the largest construction industry events.

Kamal Nath stunned by '84 riots charge

Kamal Nath stunned by '84 riots charge

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Union Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath was taken aback at the Indian Consulate in New York, when a journalist asked him about his alleged involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in New Delhi during a press conference Tuesday, a couple of hours after a civil lawsuit was filed against him in a New York district court.

Good road network key to 9% growth: Nath

Good road network key to 9% growth: Nath

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Aiming for a 9 per cent GDP growth by 2011, India attaches the 'highest priority' to build good road infrastructure across the country to achieve the target, Union Road Transport Minister Kamal Nath has said.

41% 'red alert' constituencies in Phase 1 of LS polls

41% 'red alert' constituencies in Phase 1 of LS polls

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Forty-two of the 102 Lok Sabha seats going to polls in the general election's first phase are constituencies that have three or more candidates facing criminal cases, according to a poll rights body.

BJP Worried About Vasundhara's Likely Revolt

BJP Worried About Vasundhara's Likely Revolt

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Never before has the BJP faced such a crisis over the nomination of the Chief Minister as it is facing now, discovers Prakash Bhandari, veteran observer of Rajasthan politics.

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

While the Aam Aadmi Party is contesting on four seats, the Congress has fielded candidates for the remaining three seats.

SEE: Why this MP BJP leader wore footwear after 6 yrs

SEE: Why this MP BJP leader wore footwear after 6 yrs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Anuppur district unit chief in Madhya Pradesh, who had vowed in 2017 not to wear footwear till the party forms a government in the state, started wearing it again on Saturday, days after the saffron party registered a resounding victory in the assembly polls.

Cong list: Ajay Rai from Varanasi; suspense over Amethi, Raebareli continues

Cong list: Ajay Rai from Varanasi; suspense over Amethi, Raebareli continues

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The suspense over whether Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest the polls from Amethi and Raebareli respectively continued.

One nation, one election: Shah, Meghwal to meet Kovind

One nation, one election: Shah, Meghwal to meet Kovind

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

While Shah is a member of the committee, Meghwal is a special invitee.

Bidding for first mega road project soon: Nath

Bidding for first mega road project soon: Nath

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

To attract foreign investors to bid for road projects in the country, road transport and highways minister Kamal Nath said on Sunday the government would award the first mega highways project in two months.

14 killed, 20 injured as pick-up vehicle overturns in MP

14 killed, 20 injured as pick-up vehicle overturns in MP

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The accident took place near Badjhar Ghat at around 1.30 am when the vehicle's driver lost control over the wheels.

Will 'one nation one election' be a reality in 2029?

Will 'one nation one election' be a reality in 2029?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Commission, under Justice (retd) Ritu Raj Awasthi, would recommend an amendment to the Constitution to add the "new chapter or part" on simultaneous elections, the sources said.

AAP invokes Kamal Nath's 'role in anti-Sikh riots' to take on Congress

AAP invokes Kamal Nath's 'role in anti-Sikh riots' to take on Congress

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Citing documents, AAP leader and an advocate fighting for the victims of the 1984 riots, H S Phoolka, claimed that Nath was a part of the mob that attacked the Rakab Ganj Sahib Gurdwara in Delhi on November 1, 1984. Two Sikhs were also burnt to death in the attack.

Target $100bn exports: Kamal Nath

Target $100bn exports: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

No carcinogens in Indian spices: Nath

No carcinogens in Indian spices: Nath

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

India had imposed stringent norms regarding the use of colouring agents in spices bound for foreign markets and there was no possibility that chilli powder exported to the European Union could have carcinogenic substances in them, Commerce Minister K

Change in FDI policy a continuous process: Nath

Change in FDI policy a continuous process: Nath

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Senior cabinet minister Kamal Nath on Monday said 'new things would be thrown up' as the government fine-tunes the foreign direct investment policy. India attracted about $25 billion for April-February 2008-09. The government had announced changes in the FDI policy in February which led to confusion among investors.

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

Kamal Nath 'excited' about his new job

Kamal Nath 'excited' about his new job

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath has said that he is "excited" about his new portfolio as he is looking forward to a challenge and has got one.

Car theft racket: Congress MLA Rumi Nath sent to judicial custody

Car theft racket: Congress MLA Rumi Nath sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Controversial Congress MLA Rumi Nath, who was arrested for her alleged links with a pan-India car theft racket, was on Wednesday sent to judicial custody.

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

Nath reiterates India's stand in WTO talks

Nath reiterates India's stand in WTO talks

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

The meeting has been convened to conclude modalities in the Doha Development Agenda for Agriculture and Market Access for Industrial Goods. Lamy had called on Nath to inform him about the meeting and press the commerce minister to attend the meeting at any cost.

Why Rahul Gandhi opted for Rae Bareli instead of Amethi

Why Rahul Gandhi opted for Rae Bareli instead of Amethi

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Amid criticism that the Congress had given a walkover to Irani in Amethi, sources said, the party in its wisdom believed that Rae Bareli's historical, emotional and electoral importance for the Gandhi family was higher than that of Amethi.

Patent regime to benefit pharma cos: Nath

Patent regime to benefit pharma cos: Nath

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

Indian pharmaceutical companies are ready to take advantage of the new product patent regime, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath has said.

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Some have been cherry-picked to assert the BJP's supremacy over its allies or, significantly, its leaders who charted an independent course in the recent past.

Scindia loyalist returns to Cong ahead of polls in MP

Scindia loyalist returns to Cong ahead of polls in MP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Samandar Patel, 52, an Other Backward Classes leader from Jawad area of Neemuch, had joined the BJP when Scindia and MLAs loyal to him rebelled against the Congress in March 2020, leading to the collapse of the Kamal Nath government.

'If the Pak team can come to India, why can't we travel to Pakistan?'

'If the Pak team can come to India, why can't we travel to Pakistan?'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

HI Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh suggested that if the Pakistan hockey team can come to India, then the Men in Blue should also tour their neighbouring country.

Anand Sharma or Kamal Nath? United Nations not sure!

Anand Sharma or Kamal Nath? United Nations not sure!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The United Nations Media Department on Thursday made a faux pas when it identified Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma as his Cabinet colleague Kamal Nath.

Patel, Kamal Nath discuss aviation policy

Patel, Kamal Nath discuss aviation policy

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

In an effort to give a final shape to the much-awaited aviation policy, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Tuesday held discussions with Commerce Minister Kamal Nath

Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The trial court shall, as far as practicable, conduct trial from day to day, and complete the same on or before July 31, 2024, the judge added.

MoS Teni figures in BJP's list of candidates from UP

MoS Teni figures in BJP's list of candidates from UP

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Aiming to retain power at the Centre for the third time in a row, the Bharatiya Janata Party while banking heavily on its sitting MPs on Saturday released the first list of 51 candidates from Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha elections.

All options open on Food Security Bill: Kamal Nath

All options open on Food Security Bill: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Amid talk of a special session of Parliament on the Food Security Bill, government said all options are open on the issue.

I made 4 crore houses for poor, none for myself: Modi

I made 4 crore houses for poor, none for myself: Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said every vote of the electorate in Madhya Pradesh has the power of 'Trishakti', to help the Bharatiya Janata Party form government again in MP, strengthen the PM at the Centre and to keep the 'corrupt' Congress away from power in the state.

Despite BJP sweep, 12 Shivraj ministers lose, including Narottam Mishra

Despite BJP sweep, 12 Shivraj ministers lose, including Narottam Mishra

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Mishra lost from Datia seat by a margin of 7,742 votes to Congress candidate Rajendra Bharti.

Govt considers more import duty cuts: Nath

Govt considers more import duty cuts: Nath

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Ahead of the crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Prices for considering options to tame rising inflation, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath said on Monday the government is looking at further cuts in duties on import of essential commodities. "Yes, we are looking at further cuts. There is increase in international oil prices and it has to be met with import duty caliberation which we are considering," Nath told reporters in New Delhi.