News for 'Union Agriculture'

Karnataka: 'JD-S won't hand over power to BJP'

Karnataka: 'JD-S won't hand over power to BJP'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

"JD-S will not transfer power to BJP. See what all will happen on October 3," Singh, a former chief minister, told reporters in Bangalore on Thursday.

Naidu asks TDP ministers to quit Union cabinet

Naidu asks TDP ministers to quit Union cabinet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The TDP chief said he tried to speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'courtesy' to inform him about the decision to quit but he did not come on line.

TRS leader ends hunger strike

TRS leader ends hunger strike

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

Rao has called off his strike after a request from the Lok Sabha Speaker.

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Shivakumar has got the all-important Major and Medium Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Development Authority, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

Pawar's daughter joins NCP

Pawar's daughter joins NCP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Supriya Sule, daughter of Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, on Monday plunged into active politics by joining Nationalist Congress Party founded by her father.

Rajnath Singh takes charge as Union home minister

Rajnath Singh takes charge as Union home minister

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Rajnath Singh, under whose stewardship the Bharatiya Janata Party has stormed to power with its highest-ever tally, took charge as the Union home minister.

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'What should surprise BJP supporters is Modi's call for 'stability' at the manifesto launch, a theme that he and his team members had not touched ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and 2019.' 'The last time the party called for 'stability at the Centre' was in 1998 and 1999,' recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.

Trade unions up in arms against Pay Panel report

Trade unions up in arms against Pay Panel report

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Employees and workers will meet on November 27 to protest against the recommendations

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Subsidised tomatoes to now cost Rs 70 per kg: Govt

Subsidised tomatoes to now cost Rs 70 per kg: Govt

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The Union government has reduced prices of subsidised tomatoes to Rs 70 per kilogramme from Thursday from Rs 80 per kg now to provide relief to common man from high retail prices. The Centre is selling tomatoes to people at a subsidised rate of Rs 80 a kg in Delhi-NCR and some other key cities through the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED). The all-India average retail prices of tomatoes is ruling at nearly 120 per kg, although the key kitchen item is selling as high as Rs 245 per kg at some places.

Does India need a single financial regulator?

Does India need a single financial regulator?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

A single market regulator clearly has its own advantages over multiple regulators. But it is more suitable for well-developed and mature markets which are smaller in size, like the UK.

Bhujbal wants Maratha quota panel scrapped, issuing Kunbi certificates stayed

Bhujbal wants Maratha quota panel scrapped, issuing Kunbi certificates stayed

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Maharashtra cabinet minister Chhagan Bhujbal has demanded a stay on the Kunbi caste certificates issued to Marathas following their latest agitation for reservation and scrapping of the Justice (retired) Sandeep Shinde committee formed over the quota issue.

Govt keen on common mkt regulator

Govt keen on common mkt regulator

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

The government is looking into all aspects of proposed convergence of commodity and securities market and installing a common regulator, and "It would take some time before a conclusion is arrived at," union agriculture and consumer affairs minister

Pawar is new BCCI president

Pawar is new BCCI president

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

The Union Agriculture Minister pipped incumbent Ranbir Singh Mahendra by a 20-11 margin.

Dalmiya masterminded Ganguly's exit: Bindra

Dalmiya masterminded Ganguly's exit: Bindra

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

According to former BCCI president I S Bindra, Dalmiya did this for his political survival.

'How are we causing pollution 300 km away in Delhi?'

'How are we causing pollution 300 km away in Delhi?'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Punjab farmers were unnecessarily being targeted and defamed for air pollution in Delhi'

Pawar elected unopposed for two-year term

Pawar elected unopposed for two-year term

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

The 77th Annual General Meeting of the BCCI is set to be a tame affair after reigning president and three of his confidantes were declared elected unopposed for a two-year term.

Supriya Sule doesn't own a vehicle

Supriya Sule doesn't own a vehicle

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

Sule filed her nomination on Tuesday for the Rajya Sabha bypoll.

Mumbai to host BCCI AGM

Mumbai to host BCCI AGM

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

The September 27-28 meeting will, for the first time, elect office-bearers and selectors for a two-year term.

Pawar refutes allegations against Pratibha

Pawar refutes allegations against Pratibha

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

Refuting the allegations against Pratibha, Nationalist Congress Party chief and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said no inquiry was ordered against her under the Maharasthra Cooperative Societies Act.

Man of the moment: A N Roy

Man of the moment: A N Roy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

23 tableaux in this year's R-Day parade with 'nari shakti' as main theme

23 tableaux in this year's R-Day parade with 'nari shakti' as main theme

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

A preview of many of the tableaux, some of which are still being constructed or given finishing touches, was held at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in the city.

India's wheat import costs to rise

India's wheat import costs to rise

Rediff.com19 May 2007

India, the world's second-biggest wheat consumer, may import up to 5 million tonnes of wheat this year, said Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar a few days ago.

Centre to buy Dabhol project: Pawar

Centre to buy Dabhol project: Pawar

Rediff.com16 May 2005

The Maharashtra government will submit its proposal for purchasing electricity from Dabhol project, said Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, adding that the Centre will supply power at Rs 2.20 per unit.

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The longest-serving Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister and popularly known as mama (maternal uncle) and 'paon-paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier), Shivraj Singh Chouhan has emerged as the hero of his party's stunning victory in the state assembly elections.

Modi's minister mediating with farmers

Modi's minister mediating with farmers

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Heckling, confrontation and strong-arm tactics don't come to him easily, reveals Aditi Phadnis.

Rs 15-cr aid for Satara temple: Pawar

Rs 15-cr aid for Satara temple: Pawar

Rediff.com26 Jan 2005

"I have talked to the prime minister and he has agreed to provide funds for making the temple safe for devotees," Pawar said.

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The ruling Congress is seeking to retain power in Chhattisgarh by banking on the welfare schemes of the Bhupesh Baghel government, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is hoping to corner it on the issues of alleged corruption, religious conversions and unfulfilled poll promises.

51% FDI likely in food retailing

51% FDI likely in food retailing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

SC reserves verdict in BCCI case

SC reserves verdict in BCCI case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

SC reserves verdict in BCCI case

SC reserves verdict in BCCI case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

No farmer died in police action during stir: Govt

No farmer died in police action during stir: Govt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Centre on Friday said that no farmer died due to police action during the year-long protests by farmers.

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Several states declared a holiday for schools, while government offices, other establishments and public sector banks remained closed for half a day.

Axing Ganguly grossly unfair: Left

Axing Ganguly grossly unfair: Left

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

West-Russia rift over Ukraine derails G20 FM meet's joint communique

West-Russia rift over Ukraine derails G20 FM meet's joint communique

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The G20 foreign ministers' meeting on Thursday was unable to come out with a joint communique due to sharp differences over the Ukraine conflict despite persistent efforts by host India to build consensus.