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DMK denies tickets to three MPs

DMK denies tickets to three MPs

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

The party has brought in three new faces, including Dayanidhi Maran, son of Murasoli Maran, and the widow of a backward Nadar community leader.

Amazon, Flipkart among 20 e-tailers get notices for selling drugs sans licence

Amazon, Flipkart among 20 e-tailers get notices for selling drugs sans licence

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The show-cause notice dated February 8 by DCGI V G Somani cited a Delhi high court order dated December 12, 2018, which prohibits online sales of medicines without a licence.

Dais collapses, Kamal Nath escapes unhurt

Dais collapses, Kamal Nath escapes unhurt

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

The wooden structure at Rehatgaon near Timarni in this district was erected for the election campaign in favour of Sukhdev Panse, Congress candidate for Lok Sabha by-election in Betul constituency.

No sops next year for exporters

No sops next year for exporters

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Citing "serious fiscal situation", Union Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar said that no new incentives and sops could be provided to exporters in the next fiscal in view of significant resource crunch faced by Centre.

How Many Letters Does The Post Office Still Deliver?

How Many Letters Does The Post Office Still Deliver?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Nearly two million postcards and eight million letters pass through India's post offices daily.

3 Goa Sezs: BoA yet to discuss denotification

3 Goa Sezs: BoA yet to discuss denotification

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Goa has scrapped 12 SEZs, including the seven, which were approved by the state government. But the government is struggling over denotification of three industrial enclaves, which has now rushed to the High Court against government's intention to scrap them.

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

While political experts claim that the Modi Magic is missing in the 2024 general election, the common people in the street -- at least those in the crowd on Thursday -- vow that they will vote for Modi and the candidate who contests the election doesn't matter much.

Centre has power to denotify SEZ: Kamat

Centre has power to denotify SEZ: Kamat

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Justifying its stand on scrapping of Special Economic Zones projects in Goa, the state government has said the Centre has the power to denotify those which are not operational within the stipulated timeframe.

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.

Truckers' stir turns violent in Rajasthan; fuel rush across many states

Truckers' stir turns violent in Rajasthan; fuel rush across many states

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Petrol pumps in many cities witnessed long queues on Tuesday as people came to fill up their vehicle tanks fearing shortage of fuel amid the protest by truck drivers against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run accident cases involving motorists.

Is an engineering degree enough?

Is an engineering degree enough?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

A recent study by Nasscom suggests that only a fourth of the 400,000 students graduating every year in the country are employable.

4 major things 47th GST Council is likely to discuss

4 major things 47th GST Council is likely to discuss

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The 47th GST Council meeting that is currently underway is slated to discuss a host of issues, including a mechanism for compensating states for revenue loss, tax rate tweaks in some items and relaxed registration norms for small online suppliers. Further, the meeting of the Council, chaired by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state counterparts, will also clear levying the highest tax of 28 per cent on online games, casinos and horse racing, besides, measures to curb tax evasion, especially devising ways to tackle high-risk taxpayers in GST. "The meeting is being chaired by Hon'ble Union Minister of Finance @nsitharaman and many important decisions are expected to be taken at the meet," PIB Chandigarh tweeted.

'BJP believes it will rule for 25-30 years'

'BJP believes it will rule for 25-30 years'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'BJP and Modi are confident they will win the 2024 election.'

3% DA hike for govt staff

3% DA hike for govt staff

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Government employees' pay packets will get fatter, with the Cabinet on Thursday approving three per cent hike in dearness allowance.

Darjeeling Tea may get GI status in Europe

Darjeeling Tea may get GI status in Europe

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

According to Darjeeling Tea Association, in 1986 the Darjeeling logo was created and registered in the UK, the US, Japan, Canada and Egypt, and under the Madrid Agreement also covering Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland and former Yugoslavia.

Goa not to compensate SEZ developers

Goa not to compensate SEZ developers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

"Out of three SEZs only one has done some work. We will give back all the developers only the money which they had invested in buying the land as we are taking the land back from them," State Chief Minister Digamber Kamat said.

Plantations can claim carbon credits: Nath

Plantations can claim carbon credits: Nath

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

According to the Kyoto protocol, one carbon credit can be earned by reducing a tonne carbon dioxide. One carbon credit is worth $10 as per the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) guidelines.

Rs 3000 cr for plantation sector in 11th Plan

Rs 3000 cr for plantation sector in 11th Plan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The plantation sector was dominated by small growers to the extent of 60 per cent. The industry directly employed 20 million people and contributed 9 per cent of agricultural exports.

Left stand on N-deal inappropriate: Kamal Nath

Left stand on N-deal inappropriate: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

"The protest by the Left is a reflection of their ideology. It is inappropriate," Nath said in Chhindwara, his Lok Sabha constituency.

Should Harvard, MIT be allowed to come to India?

Should Harvard, MIT be allowed to come to India?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Do you think foreign funds should be allowed in India's higher education sector? Will it be a boon or curse for the Indian economy? Or does it sound silly to run foreign playschools, colleges and universities in India?

Our universities are in a mess

Our universities are in a mess

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Amazon not doing India a favour by investing $1 billion: Goyal

Amazon not doing India a favour by investing $1 billion: Goyal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Goyal wondered why an e-commerce market place model, where a firm provides an IT platform for buyers and sellers, was incurring such huge losses adding that it needs to be looked into.

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The proposed India-Israel trade pact should be beneficial to both nations and until New Delhi gets a good deal, it would not do an agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India and Israel are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) since May 2010. "With Israel, until we get a good deal, we will not do an FTA. It has to be reciprocally beneficial," the minister said in San Francisco on Tuesday while interacting with the Indian community.

B Muthuraman's 48-year stint with Tata Steel ends

B Muthuraman's 48-year stint with Tata Steel ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

He is acknowledged as the person behind transforming Tata Steel into the world's 11th largest steel-maker.

Instability scaring away investors from MP: Nath

Instability scaring away investors from MP: Nath

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Political instability in Madhya Pradesh, which saw three chief ministers in last two years, has discouraged investors

When People Cried Seeing Modi

When People Cried Seeing Modi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

There was not a dry eye in sight as 3,024 beneficiaries of a slum rehabilitation project were overwhelmed by emotion as Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi handed them the keys to their new homes at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

Suzlon chief is E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year

Suzlon chief is E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Consultancy Services CEO S Ramadorai was named Manager Entrepreneur of the Year.

Min criticises RBI for SEZ notification

Min criticises RBI for SEZ notification

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

After reproaching the International Monetary Fund for its attack on India's SEZ policy, Union Commerce Minister Kamal Nath has criticised the Reserve Bank for its 'inconsistent approach' towards special economic zones. \n

Corporates to help promote Indian tea abroad

Corporates to help promote Indian tea abroad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

For the purpose the ministry will rope in the private sector companies to give a boost to Indian tea abroad.

Govt will curb cement prices from Monday: Kamal Na

Govt will curb cement prices from Monday: Kamal Na

Rediff.com12 May 2006

The government is looking concerned over the rising cement prices. On Friday, Union Commerce Minister Kamal Nath met the members of the Cement Association, where he asked them to address the issue by taking effective steps.

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ram Vilas Paswan was no fool. He knew very well about the ownership tussle going on beneath this veneer of congeniality. At all costs, he wanted to keep the lid on the family drama. He did not want it to come in the way of his son's coronation.

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Modi and Chouhan have visited Mahakoshal multiple times and reached out to tribals to shore up support for the BJP.

Kamal Nath firm on more SEZs

Kamal Nath firm on more SEZs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

With a comprehensive SEZ Act in place, the Union Commerce and Industry minister Kamal Nath said his ministry would go ahead with the plans to develop SEZs across the country, despite oppositions from the finance ministry.

Final WTO agreement possible: Lamy

Final WTO agreement possible: Lamy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

World Trade Organisation chief Pascal Lamy has said that a final agreement in global trade talks is possible.

India cuts tariffs for African LDCs

India cuts tariffs for African LDCs

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

India has decided to unilaterally reduce tariffs for African least developed countries in a bid to provide market access to products of their interests.

Spices board to take part in 13 global fairs

Spices board to take part in 13 global fairs

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

The Spices Board will take part in 13 global fairs during the current financial year.

FBT hurting industry: Kamal Nath

FBT hurting industry: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Union Commerce and Industries Minister Kamal Nath on Friday said he disagreed with the finance ministry on the controversial fringe benefit tax, saying the tax laws should be made simpler.

India to host G20 summit in 2023; Goyal appointed Sherpa

India to host G20 summit in 2023; Goyal appointed Sherpa

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Making the announcement, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday that India will hold the G20 presidency from December 1, 2022, and will convene the G20 leaders' summit in 2023 for the first time.

Phase I of Hitex opens on Tuesday

Phase I of Hitex opens on Tuesday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

Free trade: Ready for takeoff

Free trade: Ready for takeoff

Rediff.com20 Mar 2004