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.

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

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.

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.

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 crore in UP in 4 years: Ambani

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 crore in UP in 4 years: Ambani

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd will invest Rs 75,000 crore in rolling out 5G mobile telephony services, expanding retail network and setting up renewable energy capacity in Uttar Pradesh in the next four years, its chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday. Ambani also announced foray of the oil-to-telecom conglomerate into bio-energy business, converting agriculture waste into gas which can be used as fuel in industries, run automobiles or light kitchen stoves. Speaking at the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 here, Ambani said his group will set up 10 GigaWatts of renewable energy capacity and roll out 5G services across the state in the next 10 months.

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.

Farmers' mahapanchayat in Delhi on Monday; security beefed up

Farmers' mahapanchayat in Delhi on Monday; security beefed up

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The 'kisan mahapanchayat' will be held to press for a legal guarantee on the minimum support price, the SKM, an umbrella body of farmers' union, had said last month.

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be next Assam CM, swearing in likely on Monday

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be next Assam CM, swearing in likely on Monday

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Sarma's name was proposed by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and seconded by BJP state party president Ranjeet Kumar Dass and newly elected Haflong MLA Nandita Garlosa.

Dalit woman dies after being raped, set afire in Rajasthan

Dalit woman dies after being raped, set afire in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

According to a complaint lodged by the woman's husband, Shakoor Khan broke into their home on Thursday and raped his wife when she was alone.

Oppn parties lend support to farmers' 'Bharat bandh'

Oppn parties lend support to farmers' 'Bharat bandh'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The Congress expressed its 'whole-hearted' support to the 'Bharat bandh' called by farmer unions against the new agri-marketing laws and announced that it will hold protests that day at all district and state headquarters in solidarity with the demands of the farmers. TRS president and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said the party rank and file would actively participate in the bandh to ensure it was a success.

Parkash Singh Badal cremated at ancestral village

Parkash Singh Badal cremated at ancestral village

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Badal's mortal remains were taken to the family's farmland, around a kilometer from his residence, on a flower-decked tractor-trolley with his son Sukhbir Singh Badal and other family members standing with folded hands as the vehicle moved past the mourners on the route.

Amrit kaal's 1st budget fulfils dreams of...: Modi

Amrit kaal's 1st budget fulfils dreams of...: Modi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The middle class is a big force to fulfil dreams of a prosperous and developed India and our government has taken many decisions to empower it, the prime minister said.

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.

Sitharaman walks the tech talk with AI, data governance, digilocker in Budget

Sitharaman walks the tech talk with AI, data governance, digilocker in Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Union Budget on Wednesday outlined several initiatives to drive India's technology agenda and boost digital infrastructure, including new centres of excellence for artificial intelligence, National Data Governance Policy, and Entity DigiLocker.

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

Rajasthan BJP to move no-trust motion on Friday

Rajasthan BJP to move no-trust motion on Friday

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The decision was taken in a BJP legislature party meeting held here on Thursday. After the meeting, Kataria told reporters that the motion of no confidence will be moved in the assembly session beginning Friday. He said the proposal was being finalised.

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.

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.

Maha assembly's winter session likely to be stormy over guv remarks, border row

Maha assembly's winter session likely to be stormy over guv remarks, border row

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

The Opposition is also expected to target the Eknath Shinde-led government on shifting of mega projects like Foxconn to Gujarat, according to political observers.

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

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.

'Do 81 crore Indians deserve highly subsidised food grains?'

'Do 81 crore Indians deserve highly subsidised food grains?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'The decision to supply free food grains is not an economically sound decision because the government will find it very difficult in future to charge anything for food grains.'

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.

With 7.2% GDP growth in FY23, India's economy now stands at $3.3 trillion

With 7.2% GDP growth in FY23, India's economy now stands at $3.3 trillion

Rediff.com31 May 2023

India's economy grew 6.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022-23, pushing up the annual growth rate to 7.2 per cent, official data showed on Wednesday.

Why implementing PM-KISAN may not be easy

Why implementing PM-KISAN may not be easy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Experts say improper records could lead to large-scale leakages and pilferage and benefits going to ineligible people.

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.

13 prominent assembly seats in Chhattisgarh to watch out for

13 prominent assembly seats in Chhattisgarh to watch out for

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Contests in 13 seats would attract most attention during the Chhattisgarh assembly elections as they feature prominent leaders of the Congress and BJP.

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

Farmers reject govt proposals, nationwide protests on Dec 14

Farmers reject govt proposals, nationwide protests on Dec 14

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The sixth round of talks between the government and farm union leaders, which was scheduled for Wednesday morning, has been cancelled. According to the union leaders, a new 'Delhi chalo' (march to Delhi)' call is being given to all farmers in the north India for December 14, while those in the South will be asked to protest at district headquarters.

Axing Ganguly grossly unfair: Left

Axing Ganguly grossly unfair: Left

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005