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Learn from the North Block, Mr Nath

Learn from the North Block, Mr Nath

Rediff.com1 May 2007

The commerce minister ought to seek validation for his incentives with the finance ministry.

Infrastructure most important part of economy: Kamal Nath

Infrastructure most important part of economy: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

'Roads are important as they provide domestic economic stimulus.'

What's Common Between Rajshri And Vidya Balan?

What's Common Between Rajshri And Vidya Balan?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

This is your guide to nailing sexy-sophisticated-chic. Angry Indian Goddesses, Sacred Games, Trial By Fire, Joram.

Nath wants best commercial practices from Vodafone

Nath wants best commercial practices from Vodafone

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin on Wednesday discussions with Commerce Minister Kamal Nath, who asked the UK telecom giant to follow best commercial practices in its bid to acquire Hutch-Essar.

35% investment required for 9% growth: Nath

35% investment required for 9% growth: Nath

Rediff.com29 May 2007

India needs an investment equivalent to 35.1 per cent of its GDP to maintain a growth rate of 9 per cent over the next five years starting this fiscal, commerce and industry minister Kamal Nath said on Tuesday.

No service tax on exports: Kamal Nath

No service tax on exports: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath has announced the annual supplement to the Foreign Trade Policy.

NEET's sanctity hit, says SC, in plea on paper leak

NEET's sanctity hit, says SC, in plea on paper leak

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The top court, however, refused to stay the counselling of successful candidates for admissions to Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery and other courses.

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'...the Congress tally in 2028 would further plummet under 50.' 'A fresh face as CM would further strengthen the BJP and weaken the Congress in Madhya Pradesh.'

1984 riots case: NY court rejects plea against Nath

1984 riots case: NY court rejects plea against Nath

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

A United States judge has dismissed a court complaint against Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath for his alleged role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, saying the court has no jurisdiction over the Indian leader in the case.

Biz tycoons LN Mittal, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw among electoral bond buyers

Biz tycoons LN Mittal, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw among electoral bond buyers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

While mostly corporates, including established names and little-known ones, went for the top-denomination bonds, there were also several individuals who bought multiple such bonds.

Wedding Festivities For Aamir's Daughter Ira Begin

Wedding Festivities For Aamir's Daughter Ira Begin

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare are all set to get married on January 3.

'Had he been insane, he would have shot everyone'

'Had he been insane, he would have shot everyone'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

'How was it possible for Singh to have got a government job, and that too one involving the handling of guns, had he been insane?'

Congress MLA Rumi Nath arrested for links to nationwide car theft racket

Congress MLA Rumi Nath arrested for links to nationwide car theft racket

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Congress MLA Rumi Nath was arrested on Tuesday in connection with her alleged links with a pan-India car theft racket.

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.

Why Purvanchal Is Challenging For BJP

Why Purvanchal Is Challenging For BJP

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The youth -- their dreams of government jobs unfulfilled -- are voicing their frustration.

'Congress doesn't have hunger...'

'Congress doesn't have hunger...'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'...for success like the BJP.' 'The BJP's work for the next election begins the day one election ends.'

Kamal nath on the Austerity drive

Kamal nath on the Austerity drive

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Some ministers have a different point of view from the current conventional wisdom in the Congress party and the UPA government.

11 EV makers get EMPS nod

11 EV makers get EMPS nod

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved 11 electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including Ather Energy, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Ola Electric, and Mahindra, to receive incentives under the recently introduced Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024. "A total of 11 firms have been granted approval under the EMPS, with several more under consideration," informed a senior official of the ministry to Business Standard. The scheme aims to sustain the growth in EV sales, replacing the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles - II (FAME-II) scheme.

Speaker's LoP decision could be flavoured by BJP, Modi: Nath

Speaker's LoP decision could be flavoured by BJP, Modi: Nath

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

In remarks that could fuel a fresh controversy, senior Congress leader Kamal Nath on Sunday said that Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan's decision on the issue of Leader of Opposition in Lower House could be "flavoured" by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Narendra Modi.

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.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

WTO: Nath holds talks with senior US leaders

WTO: Nath holds talks with senior US leaders

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Minister for Commerce and Industry Kamal Nath, who arrived in Washington had critical bilateral discussions with senior administration and Congressional leaders on issues related to WTO and bilateral issues.

Kovind's report moots simultaneous LS, assembly polls as first step

Kovind's report moots simultaneous LS, assembly polls as first step

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

A high-level committee on Thursday recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days.

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.

History Unfolds At Rashtrapati Bhavan

History Unfolds At Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

With the strain and anxiety of the longest Lok Sabha polls now behind the leaders, governance, with consensus, is the next step.

Employees on rolls must not be sacked: Nath

Employees on rolls must not be sacked: Nath

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

Concerned over a number of companies resorting to job cuts to curb their losses due to the global economic turmoil, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath has asked India Inc not to boost profits by resorting to firing staff.

Kamal Nath on India's road connectivity

Kamal Nath on India's road connectivity

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

"We have decided to build 20 km of roads every day and then take it to 7,000 km a year. Therefore, if we lose more days (in terms of putting foreign investment in place), it will be a great loss," Union Minister of Surface Transport Kamal Nath told a gathering of 100-odd potential investors and entrepreneurs at the Indian Consulate in New York on Tuesday.

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

There is a view that heavyweight portfolios like home, finance, defence and external affairs besides education and culture, two ministries with strong ideological hues, will be kept by the BJP, while its allies can get anywhere between five to eight cabinet berths.

Dress Right This Makar Sankranti!

Dress Right This Makar Sankranti!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

If you are looking for some fashion inspiration this Makar Sankranti, take some cues from these glamorous ladies. Namrata Thakker shows you how to nail your festive look to perfection.

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.

New system curbs software export to UK: Nath

New system curbs software export to UK: Nath

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Britain's new points-based immigration system may become a 'retrograde step' as it prevents India and other developing countries from exporting information technology systems and personnels to the country, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath has said. "The new regime can make it harder for software and other IT executives to travel back and forth between India and the UK, imperiling their ability to fulfill service contracts," Nath told the Financial Times.

PM, Kamal Nath discuss Satyam issue

PM, Kamal Nath discuss Satyam issue

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday held discussions with Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath and is believed to have reviewed the Satyam issue, a day after the minister came out in support of extending financial help to the beleaguered IT firm.

Kamal Nath meets US envoy over agri subsidies

Kamal Nath meets US envoy over agri subsidies

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Union Commerce Minister Kamal Nath met US trade representative Susan Schwab in New York on Thursday evening. He said the meeting led to 'much more convergence' between the two countries than last year on the feisty issues relating to the WTO negotiations. The minister arrived in New York to release his book 'India's Century' and to meet Schwab in yet another bid to achieve a breakthrough on the issue of agriculture subsidies that are at the core of WTO negotiations.

'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.

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.

Delhi Metro will be bigger than London Metro: Nath

Delhi Metro will be bigger than London Metro: Nath

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Kamal Nath on Thursday took over as Urban Development Minister with an ambitious plan of giving a boost to urban transportation for which he intends to expand Delhi Metro network to make it bigger than its London counterpart by 2017.

Global financial crisis not to hurt India: Nath

Global financial crisis not to hurt India: Nath

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

In the ongoing World Economic Forum, Kamal Nath asserted that US recession will not slow down India's economic growth.

Kamal Nath makes a point with 'fat cows'

Kamal Nath makes a point with 'fat cows'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Launching his book India's Century in London, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath, a seven-time MP told an audience compromising top industry honchos that he wants to provide "understanding for business people and global policy makers attempting to formulate strategies for forging a mutually beneficial engagement with India in the 21st century."

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.