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Don't resort to 'cheap gimmicks': Modi advises Sibal

Don't resort to 'cheap gimmicks': Modi advises Sibal

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi once again hit out at Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on the issue of Aakash tablets on Sunday.

Some content on Internet dangerous, tweets Omar

Some content on Internet dangerous, tweets Omar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said he was against media censorship but the content on some social networking sites were "dangerous and inflammatory".

Charge for data, not for making calls: Sibal

Charge for data, not for making calls: Sibal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Kapil Sibal said the operators need to change their mindset by moving away from voice services to data.

Telcos must look at data services for revenues:Sibal

Telcos must look at data services for revenues:Sibal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday said the mobile phone operators must move from voice-based revenue model and customers should gradually be charged only for data services and not for making calls.

Pendency of cases huge challenge: Outgoing CJI Ramana

Pendency of cases huge challenge: Outgoing CJI Ramana

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Terming pendency of cases a 'huge challenge', Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Friday expressed regret for not being able to pay much attention to issues of listing and posting of matters for hearing in the Supreme Court.

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.

BJP using dated ideology to kill democracy: Sibal

BJP using dated ideology to kill democracy: Sibal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Retaliating against the Bharatiya Janata Party, after more than a week of Parliament being stalled and the government put on the mat, the Congress said, "Jis soch ne Mahatma Gandhi ki hatya ki thi, Wahi soch loktantra ki hatya kar rahi hai (democracy is being killed by the same mentality which killed mahatma Gandhi)."

Spectrum auction to start in March

Spectrum auction to start in March

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

The second round of spectrum auction will begin in March after the Cabinet decides on reducing reserve price of 800 MHz band, used for offering CDMA-based mobile services.

Sena vs Sena: SC says no decision for now

Sena vs Sena: SC says no decision for now

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli took note of the submissions of senior advocates led by Kapil Sibal that the several pleas of the Uddahav faction were to be listed on Monday.

Vodafone Essar calls for fair regulatory system

Vodafone Essar calls for fair regulatory system

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Company also called for clarity on jurisdiction and role of the TRAI and TDSAT.

AIFF Elections: Bhutia, CoA favours reforms; Patel not interest in holding post

AIFF Elections: Bhutia, CoA favours reforms; Patel not interest in holding post

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Praful Patel, said that he has absolutely no interest in holding any position in the national football body

Govt mulling framing guidelines for media schools

Govt mulling framing guidelines for media schools

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Taking serious note of mushrooming media schools in the country, government is mulling framing guidelines to protect the interest of students who have to eke out exorbitant fees for these unrecognised courses.

Team Anna, group of 'weighty politicians': Sibal

Team Anna, group of 'weighty politicians': Sibal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday took a dig at Team Anna by calling them 'weighty politicians' and saying they had taken the 'anshan' (hunger strike) route to enter politics.

I&B ministry to vacate spectrum in 700-Mhz band

I&B ministry to vacate spectrum in 700-Mhz band

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

The ministry wanted to use spectrum in the 700-MHz band for mobile TV services.

Centre ready for dialogue with CMs on NCTC

Centre ready for dialogue with CMs on NCTC

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

With the chorus against the formation of the National Counter Terrorism Council turning louder, the government on Tuesday said it is ready for a dialogue to dispel any misgivings or concerns expressed by states opposing it. Union Telecom and Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said each state is already represented in the central council of NCTC and if there was any misgiving, the Centre would remove it through dialogue.

IIT council proposes common entrance test

IIT council proposes common entrance test

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Union Minister for Human Resource and Development Kapil Sibal said on Wednesday that the Indian Institute of Technology Council has proposed that students seeking admission into IITs all over the country will have to pass just one test instead of appearing in separate tests for various institutes.

New telecom policy, a dampener for 3G operators

New telecom policy, a dampener for 3G operators

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

The government has approved mergers between telecom companies with a combined market share of 35 per cent and rejected spectrum-sharing among 3G operators while restricting it for 2G operators.

SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit for Modi on Oct 26

SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit for Modi on Oct 26

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court Tuesday said it would hear on October 26 a plea filed by Zakia Jafri, the wife of slain Congress leader Ehsan Jafri, challenging the Special Investigation Team (SIT) clean chit to Narendra Modi, who was the Gujarat chief minister during the 2002 riots in the state.

'Cabinet may decide on IT, electronics policies soon'

'Cabinet may decide on IT, electronics policies soon'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

These policies aim to raise revenue of both the sectors to $700 billion over the next eight years.

Court decision vindicates our stand on Chidambaram: Govt

Court decision vindicates our stand on Chidambaram: Govt

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

Government on Saturday hailed the verdict of Delhi court dismissing a plea to make Home Minister P Chidambaram an accused in the 2G case, saying it vindicates its stand and also of the Congress party.

Bury hatchet to save sector, Sibal to telcos

Bury hatchet to save sector, Sibal to telcos

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Sibal discussed issues ranging from spectrum sharing, merger and acquisition, annual spectrum usage charge and rising disputes among the telecom firms.

Sibal to discuss spectrum, M&A with telcos

Sibal to discuss spectrum, M&A with telcos

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

he meeting is part of Sibal's efforts to achieve the 100-day plan for reforms in the telecoms sector in consultation with the industry.

Mumbai ROARS in support of Anna's battle-cry

Mumbai ROARS in support of Anna's battle-cry

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

What Delhi does, Mumbai can do better, a mammoth gathering of activist Anna Hazare's supporters proved. Sanchari Bhattacharya reports.

Mumbai ROARS in support of Anna's battle-cry

Mumbai ROARS in support of Anna's battle-cry

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

What Delhi does, Mumbai can do better, a mammoth gathering of activist Anna Hazare's supporters proved recently

Sibal's intent may be good, but 2013 is too early

Sibal's intent may be good, but 2013 is too early

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Having a single entrance exam will not put an end to the coaching-class culture, nor help reduce stress, but will only aggravate it further, say academicians. While Sibal's plan may not be foolproof, having independent exams is not the solution too. So, then, is there a middle way out? We deliberate the situation.

Will carry forward Sibal's good work: HRD minister Raju

Will carry forward Sibal's good work: HRD minister Raju

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

M M Pallam Raju, who has been allocated the human resources and development portfolio, on Sunday said he will carry forward the "good work" initiated by his predecessor Kapil Sibal, who set in motion several reforms during his tenure.

Hazare versus Sibal: The plot thickens

Hazare versus Sibal: The plot thickens

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Activist Anna Hazare claims that 85 per cent people in Telecom and Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal's constituency in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, support the draft Lokpal Bill drawn up by 'civil society' activists.

'No record of alleged 2G meeting with Chidambaram'

'No record of alleged 2G meeting with Chidambaram'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Thursday contested the claims of former Telecom Secretary Siddhartha Behura over a December, 2007, meeting held regarding entry fees for 2G licences, in which he had said the then Finance Minister P Chidambaram and former Finance Secretary D Subbarao were present.

Team Anna begins Lokpal referendum on Sibal's turf

Team Anna begins Lokpal referendum on Sibal's turf

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Seeking to galvanise public opinion in favour of its version of Lokpal Bill, the Anna Hazare team on Thursday initiated a "referendum" on the law in Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency represented by Human Resources and Development Minister Kapil Sibal.

Pranab does what he does best: troubleshoots over Lokpal bill

Pranab does what he does best: troubleshoots over Lokpal bill

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Mukherjee, along with Parliamentary Affairs Minister PK Bansal and Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal, held meetings with BSP leader Satish C Mishra and RJD chief Lalu Prasad as the debate was underway in the Rajya Sabha in effort to woo them

Prof Yogendra Yadav: 'Read what you're criticising'

Prof Yogendra Yadav: 'Read what you're criticising'

Rediff.com18 May 2012

New Delhi-based NGO organised a cartoon demonstration and hosted a public forum against Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal's intention to eliminate all political cartoons from NCERT textbooks. Abhishek Mande listens in.

Prof Yogendra Yadav: 'Read what you're criticising'

Prof Yogendra Yadav: 'Read what you're criticising'

Rediff.com18 May 2012

New Delhi-based NGO organised a cartoon demonstration and hosted a public forum against Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal's intention to eliminate all political cartoons from NCERT textbooks. Abhishek Mande listens in.

SC rejects CPM's plea against Shaheen Bagh razing, says can't be done at party's instance

SC rejects CPM's plea against Shaheen Bagh razing, says can't be done at party's instance

Rediff.com9 May 2022

"Why is CPI-M filing a petition? What is the fundamental right that is being violated? Not at the behest of political parties. This is not the platform. You go to the high court," the bench said.

Telecom body welcomes Sibal's 100 days' agenda

Telecom body welcomes Sibal's 100 days' agenda

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Last week, while releasing the 100-day agenda for telecom sector, Sibal had announced formulation of a new and comprehensive National Telecom Policy, 2011 that he said will be 'clear and transparent'.

1,000 ATMs to be set up at post offices: Sibal

1,000 ATMs to be set up at post offices: Sibal

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal said there are 154,688 post offices in the country, the largest postal network in the world.

India to start cellphone security testing facility

India to start cellphone security testing facility

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Taking security concerns into account, India has decided to set up facilities to test and certify mobile phone hardware and software supplied by foreign telecom companies. These tests, at present, are conducted abroad.

Government defends Chidambaram in 2G case

Government defends Chidambaram in 2G case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

The text of Telecom and Communications Minister Kapil Sibal's statement defending Home Minister P Chidambaram on his alleged involvement in the 2G spectrum scam, on behalf of the United Progressive Alliance government

Govt has no intention of interfering with social media: Sibal

Govt has no intention of interfering with social media: Sibal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

After the furore over his statement on content monitoring on Internet, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday said the government has no intention of 'interfering' with the social media, nor does its plan to evolve guidelines amounting to restriction or regulation.