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Vijay Mallya's twin hats draw criticism

Vijay Mallya's twin hats draw criticism

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Vijay Mallya was made a Member of Parliament's standing committee on chemicals and fertilisers earlier this year.

Ponzi schemes: Lawmakers quiz regulators, ministry officials

Ponzi schemes: Lawmakers quiz regulators, ministry officials

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance's meeting comes against the backdrop of CBI probing the Saradha scam in which thousands of crores or rupees of gullible investors were allegedly swindled.

Par panel hears home secy on anti-rape measures

Par panel hears home secy on anti-rape measures

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

In the wake of shocking Delhi gang-rape incident, a Parliamentary Committee is mulling recommending a slew of corrective measures, including mandatory filing of First Information Reports in cases of sexual assault and fast tracking of such cases.

Govt to consider FDI in pension: FM

Govt to consider FDI in pension: FM

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

The government on Tuesday said it would carefully consider proposals of a parliamentary standing committee to allow FDI in pension sector on the pattern of the insurance sector.

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'India need to look beyond the economic prism.' 'China had no qualms in taking the Kashmir issue to the UN Security Council last year -- not once, but thrice -- thus violating Indian sensitivities,' observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Bribery by foreign officials? Govt to move fresh bill soon

Bribery by foreign officials? Govt to move fresh bill soon

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Bill's 2011 version has provision to punish both taker and giver.

'Admit girls in Sainik schools, groom them for combat'

'Admit girls in Sainik schools, groom them for combat'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Recommending creation of necessary infrastructure for inducting female officers in defence forces and allowing their entry in National Defence Academy courses, a Parliamentary Panel has suggested formulating a new policy for admitting girls in Sainik Schools as a complementary process.

Exile over, Singhvi is back to defend Congress on TV

Exile over, Singhvi is back to defend Congress on TV

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The Congress on Friday brought back Abhishek Manu Singhvi, its former spokesman mired in a controversial CD row, as one of the leaders to put forward the party view in the electronic media

How DTC may bring relief on I-T rates

How DTC may bring relief on I-T rates

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

At a press conference on Monday, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said when the final version of the Bill was tabled in Parliament, the government would abide by the recommendations of the parliamentary standing committee on DTC.

Delhi rape: Police chief quizzed again by Parl panel

Delhi rape: Police chief quizzed again by Parl panel

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The Delhi police chief was on Friday quizzed for the third time by a Parliamentary panel in the student gang-rape case where he blamed shortage of personnel and patrolling vehicles for impeding policing.

Parliamentary panel to summon Delhi police commissioner

Parliamentary panel to summon Delhi police commissioner

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

A parliamentary committee, which examined the prevailing bus licencing system in Delhi in wake of the gangrape cum murder incident, has decided to summon Commissioner of Police Neeraj Kumar and transport ministry officials of the Centre and the state soon.

Parliament panel summons Delhi Police top brass

Parliament panel summons Delhi Police top brass

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Parliament's standing committee on home on Wednesday summoned senior Delhi Police officers, including Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar and Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Dharmendra Kumar, to appear before it.

All you want to know about the new Motor Vehicles Bill

All you want to know about the new Motor Vehicles Bill

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Regarding road safety, stricter provisions have been proposed for offences like juvenile driving, driving without licence, dangerous driving, drunken driving, over-speeding and overloading.

Par panel quizzes Delhi top cop, points to deficiencies

Par panel quizzes Delhi top cop, points to deficiencies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

A parliamentary panel on Thursday questioned the Delhi police chief over the gang-rape incident in the capital and pointed out deficiencies like vacancies at officer level and lack of vehicles to patrol the streets.

Xi Jinping elected as member of China's legislature

Xi Jinping elected as member of China's legislature

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

China's new leader Xi Jinping was on Wednesday elected as the member of the nation's legislature, the National People's Congress, which was all set to choose him as the president early next month.

Defiant BCCI to elect secretary, new selection panel at Wednesday's AGM

Defiant BCCI to elect secretary, new selection panel at Wednesday's AGM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

With the shadow of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha panel recommendations hanging over its head, the BCCI will be conducting its 87th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday, with election of its honorary secretary being one of the priorities on the agenda.

Defence ministry warns House panel of 'asymmetric threats'

Defence ministry warns House panel of 'asymmetric threats'

Rediff.com2 May 2012

According to the latest report of the standing committee tabled in Parliament on Monday, the defence ministry says it is alive to the threats and is taking whatever steps that are required to secure the nation

Close watch on high spending individuals

Close watch on high spending individuals

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Concerned over rising incidents of tax evasion, a Parliamentary Committee on Thursday asked the government to keep a close watch on high spending individuals and also take steps to reduce tax arrears.

Tough law against illegal deposits

Tough law against illegal deposits

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

'People who have unaccounted money often park it in unregulated deposit schemes.' 'Curbing illegal deposit-raising activity will also carry forward the government's drive against black money.'

No headway on Land Bill, parties to meet on April 18

No headway on Land Bill, parties to meet on April 18

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh was hopeful that the bill will be passed in the Budget session.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Govt seeks Cong support for Insurance Bill

Govt seeks Cong support for Insurance Bill

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The proposed bill seeks to raise FDI cap in the sector to 49% from the present 26.5%

China's ruling CPC remains an all-men club

China's ruling CPC remains an all-men club

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Notwithstanding all its revolutionary rhetoric, China's ruling Communist Party remained an all-men club and also devoid of representation from the country's troubled ethnic minorities in the top governing body in its once-in-a-decade reshuffle.

Direct Taxes Code review on, says FM

Direct Taxes Code review on, says FM

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said he is reviewing the Direct Taxes Code (DTC) Bill and it will be introduced in Parliament after taking into account the recommendations of the Parliamentary panel.

'Seeking ban on mobiles to avoid rape is a no-brainer'

'Seeking ban on mobiles to avoid rape is a no-brainer'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Karnataka legislative standing committee's recommendation seeking a ban on mobile phones to prevent rapes finds few takers, including state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Coronavirus: Xi says situation grave as toll rises to 41

Coronavirus: Xi says situation grave as toll rises to 41

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

It has triggered a cause of concern for India too as many of the 700 odd Indian students studying in universities of Wuhan and Hubei provinces are still stuck up there.

BSNL, MTNL failed to use most of the govt funds

BSNL, MTNL failed to use most of the govt funds

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

During financial year 2011-12, MTNL was able to use only 14.66 per cent of the Budget estimate, while BSNL reported a better performance, according to a report by the standing committee on information technology.

GM crops: All-party par panel for ban on trials

GM crops: All-party par panel for ban on trials

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

The panel also wanted a thorough probe into the case of GM brinjal (also termed Bt brinjal) from the outset up to the imposing of a moratorium on its commercialisation by the then minister of environment and forests on February 9, 2010.

Delhi gangrape: Parl panel to meet on Dec 27

Delhi gangrape: Parl panel to meet on Dec 27

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Taking serious note of the gruesome gang-rape of a para-medic in a moving bus at Delhi, the parliamentary standing committee on home affairs has convened a meeting on December 27 to discuss the issue.

No action against RIL: Par panel pulls up OilMin

No action against RIL: Par panel pulls up OilMin

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas in its report tabled in Parliament today asked the ministry to strictly monitor implementation of directions issued to RIL for reversing the trend of falling gas output from the Bay of Bengal field.

LIC investment touches Rs 14.8 lakh crore in Dec

LIC investment touches Rs 14.8 lakh crore in Dec

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

According to a presentation by LIC to Parliament standing committee on finance, total investment at the end of March 31, 2012 was Rs 13.49 lakh crore or Rs 13.49 trillion.

Retail FDI victory fuels govt's reforms push

Retail FDI victory fuels govt's reforms push

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

The government wants to use the FDI victory impetus to clear the Companies Bill and those amending the banking and pension Acts.

Bo Xilai expelled from China's Communist Party

Bo Xilai expelled from China's Communist Party

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Chinese Communist Party leader, Bo Xilai who was expelled from the party on Friday to face trial on a host of charges including sex, sleaze and corruption has also been removed from the membership of China's legislature, National People's Congress.

RSS arm says divestment of Air India, BPCL was 'uncalled for'

RSS arm says divestment of Air India, BPCL was 'uncalled for'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

In a resolution passed at its national assembly in Haridwar, the SJM said the Modi government's proposed strategic divestment of PSEs was an "imprudent business decision" and "against national interest".

'No policy to oppose India's permanent membership in UNSC'

'No policy to oppose India's permanent membership in UNSC'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

China on Wednesday said it doesn't have a policy to oppose India's claim for permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council.

Wuhan revokes order to ease lockdown within hrs; toll nears 3,000

Wuhan revokes order to ease lockdown within hrs; toll nears 3,000

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The Wuhan local administration earlier announced that people who are not quarantined and seeking special treatment or stranded in the city can leave in batches.

BJP, Cong to table Select Committee report on Lokpal

BJP, Cong to table Select Committee report on Lokpal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

In an apparent show of unanimity, the report of the Select Committee on Lokpal Bill, which has recommended delinking creation of Lokayuktas in states from the central bill, is scheduled to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Friday by Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party.

Savita's case was not about abortion: Ireland's bishops

Savita's case was not about abortion: Ireland's bishops

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Amid a raging debate on the country's strict abortion laws, Ireland's Catholic bishops have said that the church 'has never taught that the life of a child in the womb should be preferred to that of a mother'.

Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang to lead China's Communist Party

Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang to lead China's Communist Party

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

China's ruling Communist Party on Monday unveiled a new generation of leadership, including Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang, as members of the key Central Committee of CPC to lead the party and country for the next five years.