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Sibal takes Raha to Sebi on gas find

Sibal takes Raha to Sebi on gas find

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

Sibal bids farewell to DGH, returns to OIL

Sibal bids farewell to DGH, returns to OIL

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

With CVC finding a 'deficit of trust' in him on the allegations, Sibal was denied an extension as head of India's upstream nodal agency till his superannuation age of 60 years in January 2012.

Bihar opposes Sibal move to raise IIT cutoffs

Bihar opposes Sibal move to raise IIT cutoffs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Union Human Resource Development minister Kapil Sibal's move to increase the class XII cut offs for the IIT entrance has been slammed by all parties in Bihar.

Sibal's 2G scam defence: Is the PM his target?

Sibal's 2G scam defence: Is the PM his target?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Whether Sibal has effectively defended Raja or not as a counsel is unclear, but his target seems to be the prime minister, feels M R Venkatesh.

Why Kapil Sibal gave Rs 5-lakh cheque to Tehelka

Why Kapil Sibal gave Rs 5-lakh cheque to Tehelka

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Rejecting Bharatiya Janata Party's charge that he was shielding Tarun Tejpal, Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Thursday said law must take its course in the sexual assault case against the Tehelka editor and if he is guilty, he should be punished.

Govt to auction 4G spectrum this year: Sibal

Govt to auction 4G spectrum this year: Sibal

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Sibal said the government will have enough radio waves for all operators after it is released from the defence services as well as the cancellation of 122 2G new licences by the Supreme Court in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

BJP dismisses Sibal's criticism of Modi's elevation

BJP dismisses Sibal's criticism of Modi's elevation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar rubbished Union Minister Kapil Sibal's comments that Modi's induction in the parliamentary board poses a challenge to the main opposition.

There will be no discrimination in education sector: Sibal

There will be no discrimination in education sector: Sibal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

No "fly-by-night operators" will be allowed to set up shop in India when the country opens up its higher education institutions for foreign tie-ups, Minister for Human Resources Development Kapil Sibal has said.

Will Rajeev Chandrasekhar Upset Shashi Tharoor?

Will Rajeev Chandrasekhar Upset Shashi Tharoor?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

I hope those who underestimate Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be proved wrong in this fight for Thiruvananthapuram's future, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

I want to deal with Modi on facts: Kapil Sibal

I want to deal with Modi on facts: Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Aditi Phadnis in a free-wheeling chat with Telecom and Law Minister Kapil Sibal

No US-style salaries for IIT faculty: Sibal

No US-style salaries for IIT faculty: Sibal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

As professors of Indian Institutes of Technology resorted to the unprecedented step of day-long hunger strike on Thursday over the salary issue, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said he is open to having any kind of dialogue with them to discuss their demands, but ruled out world-class salaries due to lack of resources.

SC to hear appeal against Kerala HC order on 'The Kerala Story'

SC to hear appeal against Kerala HC order on 'The Kerala Story'

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Tuesday mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha.

Denied LS ticket, BJP MP Harsh Vardhan quits politics

Denied LS ticket, BJP MP Harsh Vardhan quits politics

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

In 2014, Vardhan had defeated Kapil Sibal, then with the Congress, to win the Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha seat while in the 2019 polls, he trounced Congress' Jai Prakash Agarwal.

Ex-guv Koshyari shouldn't have sworn in Shinde as CM: Uddhav faction tells SC

Ex-guv Koshyari shouldn't have sworn in Shinde as CM: Uddhav faction tells SC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal told a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud that Koshyari had sworn in Shinde without even asking him which party he and the other legislators supporting him belonged to.

Lalu out on medical bail but playing badminton, CBI tells SC

Lalu out on medical bail but playing badminton, CBI tells SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The CBI on Friday told the Supreme Court that RJD supremo Lalu Prasad was playing badminton after being enlarged on bail in a fodder scam case on medical grounds, as it sought cancellation of the relief granted to the former Bihar chief minister.

Pesky calls, SMSes, etc: Sibal to meet mobile users

Pesky calls, SMSes, etc: Sibal to meet mobile users

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Amid growing consumer dissatisfaction, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal will hold the first round table with consumer user groups to look into their grievances in issues like pesky calls, hidden costs in tariffs and ineffective redressal system, among others.

Can't break off dialogue with Pak on Sarabjit: Sibal

Can't break off dialogue with Pak on Sarabjit: Sibal

Rediff.com3 May 2013

India cannot break off its dialogue process with Pakistan on the Sarabjit issue alone as it would serve no purpose, Union Minister Kapil Sibal said Friday.

Thackeray group asks SC to overturn Koshyari's floor test order

Thackeray group asks SC to overturn Koshyari's floor test order

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of cross-petitions of Uddhav Thackeray and CM Eknath Shinde factions pertaining to the Maharashtra political crisis.

Govt working to prevent technology misuse: Sibal

Govt working to prevent technology misuse: Sibal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Admitting to difficulties in identifying people using websites to spread communal hatred, the government on Wednesday said it was working with social networking sites to create an institutional mechanism to prevent misuse of technology.

Shashank to succeed Sibal as foreign secretary

Shashank to succeed Sibal as foreign secretary

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

Kanwal Sibal retires on November 30 this year.

Yale, Harvard, MIT buy Sibal's plan

Yale, Harvard, MIT buy Sibal's plan

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

These universities are a part of the ministry's 'brain gain' policy to attract talent from all over the world. Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal had last August announced that 14 Innovation Universities will be set up in the country under the 11th Five-year Plan (2007-12).

Sibal woos US to invest in infrastructure

Sibal woos US to invest in infrastructure

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Inviting American businesses to invest in India, Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal has said the country now has the right incentives and the appropriate intellectual laws in place for technology to come.

Will appoint judge in snoopgate before May 16: Sibal

Will appoint judge in snoopgate before May 16: Sibal

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Rubbishing Arun Jaitley's claims that no judge will lend himself to the 'political and malafide' exercise targeting Narendra Modi in the snoopgate row, Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday said that a judge would be named before May 16 to investigate the case.

Sibal's remarks show PAC, CAG in poor light: Joshi

Sibal's remarks show PAC, CAG in poor light: Joshi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Parliament's Public Accounts Committee Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi hit out at Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal for questioning the Comptroller and Auditor General report on the 2G Spectrum scam. He said that Sibal's comments showed both the PAC and the CAG in poor light and said that the telecom minister's conduct was unbecoming.

SC refuses govt plea, refers sedition law plea to Constitution bench

SC refuses govt plea, refers sedition law plea to Constitution bench

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday referred to a Constitution bench of at least five judges a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the colonial-era provision of sedition under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Speed Post service to be overhauled: Sibal

Speed Post service to be overhauled: Sibal

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

In reply to a query, Sibal denied that the service had deteriorated and said Indian Speed Post service occupied number two market slot in the country which itself was an indication that more people were relying on it.

India has enough safeguards to keep away sham US colleges: Sibal

India has enough safeguards to keep away sham US colleges: Sibal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Kapil Sibal, minister of human resources and development, said that US institutions that wish to come to India should be accredited institutions and should have been in the business for 20 years. Aziz Haniffa reports.

CBI independent legal entity, no Union govt control on it, Centre tells SC

CBI independent legal entity, no Union govt control on it, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The solicitor general said the suit is also liable to be dismissed due to the absence of cause of action against the respondent -- department of personnel and training.

8-9% growth achievable by 12th Plan end: Sibal

8-9% growth achievable by 12th Plan end: Sibal

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Speaking at a national workshop organised by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Sibal said that major thrust to achieve such a growth rate has to come from the secondary and tertiary sectors.

How does AMU's minority status matter to people, asks SC bench

How does AMU's minority status matter to people, asks SC bench

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

How does it matter for people whether the Aligarh Muslim University is a minority institution or not when it has continued to be an institute of national importance without the minority tag, the Supreme Court said on Thursday as it underlined that the intent of Article 30 of the Constitution is not to "ghettoise the minority".

Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' for all disciplines

Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' for all disciplines

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Union HRD minsiter Kapil Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' format for admissions to all disciplines.

100 per cent FDI has nothing to do with security: Sibal

100 per cent FDI has nothing to do with security: Sibal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The Ministry of Home Affairs in the past has raised concerns on increasing FDI in telecom sector.

If FIR is lodged against me, I'll quit: Sibal

If FIR is lodged against me, I'll quit: Sibal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Thursday downplayed the registration of a CBI case against Maharashtra minister Rajendra Darda in coal block allocation case but said he himself would have resigned if any FIR was filed against him.

Aakash 4 to be available for Rs 3,999 soon: Sibal

Aakash 4 to be available for Rs 3,999 soon: Sibal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The Aakash project was Sibal's brainchild when he was the HRD minister.

Modi is a Nirantar Virodhi, only gives speeches and goes: Sibal

Modi is a Nirantar Virodhi, only gives speeches and goes: Sibal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Accusing Narendra Modi of engaging in "politics of lies", Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday challenged BJP's prime ministerial candidate to a debate as he stated that political discourse should move from individuals to issues affecting the country.

IIT-govt stand off resolved: Sibal

IIT-govt stand off resolved: Sibal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

The IIT faculty had been demanding withdrawal of 40 per cent cap on promotion of professors to senior grade. The teachers were also opposing the provision of contractual appointment at entry level.

Commmittee not bound to accept Left concerns:Sibal

Commmittee not bound to accept Left concerns:Sibal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Minister of Science and Technology Kapil Sibal also made it clear that the 123 Agreement to operationalise the deal cannot be renegotiated.

Sibal: India will be world's most educated by 2030

Sibal: India will be world's most educated by 2030

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

The Union HRD minister stresses the use of technology to spread education to dispossessed areas of the country.