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Dissolve Andhra Pradesh assembly: Solicitor general

Dissolve Andhra Pradesh assembly: Solicitor general

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Solicitor General of India Mohan Parasaran has asked the Centre to re-impose the President's Rule in the state, and the dissolution of the Andhra Pradesh assembly to avoid a constitutional crisis. Parasaran has said that there was no need of summoning both Houses of Parliament to endorse the President's Rule in Andhra.

Buyers misled? Realty promoters will be jailed

Buyers misled? Realty promoters will be jailed

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

The Union ministry of housing & urban poverty alleviation has refused to dilute the penalties to be imposed on non-compliant promoters in the final version of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, despite industry opposition to the concept of sending the offender to jail.

PF accounts to get lower returns this year

PF accounts to get lower returns this year

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Around 61 million subscribers of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) are likely to get lower returns on their deposits this year.

Longer highway contracts on cards to attract pension funds, FDI

Longer highway contracts on cards to attract pension funds, FDI

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Cabinet to take up proposal to extend operation & maintenance contracts from 9 to 29 years

Ministry moots corporate funding for zoos

Ministry moots corporate funding for zoos

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests has mooted corporate funding of zoos and recruitment of volunteers to give a fillip to Indian zoos, on the lines of the foreign zoos, to make them a great attraction for tourists.

Govt allows 51% FDI in retail

Govt allows 51% FDI in retail

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

In what will be a historic decision, the Union Cabinet is likely to clear a policy paper that seeks to allow 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail trading and 100 per cent FDI in single-brand retail on Thursday.

Govt to allow 51% FDI in multi-brand retail: Cabinet note

Govt to allow 51% FDI in multi-brand retail: Cabinet note

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

In what will be a historic decision, the Union Cabinet is likely to clear a policy paper that seeks to allow 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail trading and 100 per cent FDI in single-brand retail on Thursday.

New port to boost Andhra Pradesh's economy

New port to boost Andhra Pradesh's economy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The Central government plans to invest Rs 5,000 crore (Rs 50 billion) to develop Dugarajapatnam port in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore District.

FDI in retail: Food ministry wants new clause

FDI in retail: Food ministry wants new clause

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The Union ministry of food and consumer affairs proposes to insert a new clause in the fresh discussion note for the Cabinet on allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

Adrash files go missing from Environment Ministry office

Adrash files go missing from Environment Ministry office

Rediff.com14 May 2011

Some more files pertaining to the controversial Mumbai's Adarsh Housing Society have gone missing, this time from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests in New Delhi, a senior Central Bureau of Investigation official said on Saturday.

'Priority lending to RE projects should be considered'

'Priority lending to RE projects should be considered'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

This is essential to promote investment in essential infrastructure such as Power. Any additional burden will only pass on to the end consumer.

Kejriwal to go on indefinite fast from March 1 for full statehood to Delhi

Kejriwal to go on indefinite fast from March 1 for full statehood to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

He claimed the people of Delhi were facing "injustice and humiliation" since independence because the government elected by them lacked power to work for them.

Mahindra Satyam may push cloud for small firms

Mahindra Satyam may push cloud for small firms

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Earlier this year, Tata Consultancy Services, the country's largest software exporter, launched iOn, a cloud computing service for SMBs.

Bar-coding technology to monitor medicines

Bar-coding technology to monitor medicines

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

If such bar-coding covers government procurement, pinpointing the culprits will become easier.

Write off power discoms' losses: Ministry to states

Write off power discoms' losses: Ministry to states

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Proposes conversion of Rs 1 lakh crore cumulative losses into bonds or loans.

CWG: Antony-led GoM to examine Shunglu findings

CWG: Antony-led GoM to examine Shunglu findings

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has constituted a ministerial panel, headed by Defence Minister A K Antony, to examine the findings of the Shunglu Committee that probed alleged irregularities in conduct of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi last year.

Kerala minister says Centre denied permission to visit China

Kerala minister says Centre denied permission to visit China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran was to attend the United Nations World Tourism Organisation meet in Chengdu between September 11-16.

What Jairam did and didn't do as green minister

What Jairam did and didn't do as green minister

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Jairam Ramesh's tenure as Minister of Environment and Forests cannot be assessed in a hurry; there are lots of positives there, but also many question marks, says Himanshu Thakkar

HC rejects Vedanta expansion bid plea

HC rejects Vedanta expansion bid plea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The high court, however, allowed the company to make a fresh bid to obtain environmental clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest for any further expansion of its existing units.

Government to relax FDI rules for degraded land

Government to relax FDI rules for degraded land

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

The Union ministry of agriculture and the department of land resources under the ministry of rural development have given "in principle approval" to a proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to invite FDI for developing non-arable land through better technology into fertile and cultivable land.

Bhakra Dam on Lashkar's hit list, warns IB

Bhakra Dam on Lashkar's hit list, warns IB

Rediff.com17 Jul 2011

The Bhakra Dam is on the hit list of Pakistan-based militant outfits Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Jamaat-ud Dawa, an Intelligence Bureau report has warned, prompting the Punjab and Himachal Pradesh governments to step up vigil.

Power supply to 18,500 villages in 3 years

Power supply to 18,500 villages in 3 years

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

About 3,500 will get it through off-grid or renewable energy solutions

Mamata backs Missionaries of Charity on stopping adoption

Mamata backs Missionaries of Charity on stopping adoption

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday supported the Missionaries of Charity on stopping adoption at their orphanages following a recent change in rule by the Centre.

No forest dwellers in Posco's plant site: Orissa

No forest dwellers in Posco's plant site: Orissa

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

The Orissa government on Wednesday assured the Centre that there was no tribal inhabitant or any other traditional forest dwellers (OTFDs) living at the proposed plant site villages near Paradip.

UDAN tweaked to rope in more airlines

UDAN tweaked to rope in more airlines

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Green light likely for services on underserved routes between regular airports

Monsoon session of Parliament likely from July 20

Monsoon session of Parliament likely from July 20

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

On the agenda during the session will be getting the Land Acquisition Bill, GST and other important bills passed.

Can't regularise Adarsh: Environment Ministry

Can't regularise Adarsh: Environment Ministry

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Stating that Adarsh Housing Society had brazenly violated the law, the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests on Monday ruled out the possibility of regularizing the 31-storey building, at a hearing before the Bombay High Court.

EC seeks details of Namo TV from I&B ministry

EC seeks details of Namo TV from I&B ministry

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

According to government sources, the ministry is likely to take a line that it is an advertisement channel which does not require a prior permission and it is run on certain DTH channels on payment made by the BJP.

Ahead of Cabinet rejig, Modi reviews performance of ministries

Ahead of Cabinet rejig, Modi reviews performance of ministries

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Amid talks of a Cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the performance of various ministries.

Govt stepping up efforts to release Indian sailors

Govt stepping up efforts to release Indian sailors

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

The Union ministry of shipping along with other government agencies is stepping up efforts for the release of 39 Indian sailors who have been held captive by Somali pirates, Union Minister G K Vasan said on Tuesday.

Foreign funds to NGOs: Why better scrutiny is needed

Foreign funds to NGOs: Why better scrutiny is needed

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha in 2010, whilst moving certain amendments to the FCRA, Home Minister P Chidambaram said that the government would like to ensure "that the foreign money does not dominate social and political discourse in India. There is enough money within India."

Expert team to assess swine flu situation in Kashmir

Expert team to assess swine flu situation in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The centre has rushed a team of medical experts to take stock of the situation thrown up by the spread of H1N1 influenza situation in Kashmir

PMO's instructions to departments: NO non-veg menu at Modi's banquets please

PMO's instructions to departments: NO non-veg menu at Modi's banquets please

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

A confidential note from the Prime Minister's Office has instructed foreign office heads of missions and union ministries to not serve no non-vegetarian food at banquet-dinner or lunches at 7 Race Course Road in the prime minister's presence. The instructions are extended to banquets hosted in the PM's honour on foreign soil as well.

New hallmark ruling to take shine off online jewellery sale

New hallmark ruling to take shine off online jewellery sale

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

BIS proposes compulsory registration for selling hallmarked jewellery. This will kill business of online sales as BIS registration is given only to physical premises.

Preparatory work begins for Navi Mumbai airport

Preparatory work begins for Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The state-run City & Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco), nodal agency for the proposed Navi Mumbai international airport, has asked the New Delhi-based National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) to prepare a risk assessment and disaster management plan for the project.

Controversy brews over who will head UTI AMC

Controversy brews over who will head UTI AMC

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

T Row Price, the largest stakeholder in the UTI AMC, has threatened to pull out alleging that the ministry of finance is thrusting its own candidate as the CMD of the company.

CVC to scrutinise all high-value projects

CVC to scrutinise all high-value projects

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The ministries have been asked to give details of any contracts that are valued at more than Rs 2 crore.

Railways to set up 522 hospitals

Railways to set up 522 hospitals

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Presenting the Railway Budget for 2010-11 in Parliament, the minister said outpatient departments and diagnostic centres will be set up in several stations across India.

Centre to launch mobile tech to save mothers

Centre to launch mobile tech to save mothers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

The Union ministry of health and family welfare is planning to adopt a mobile-based technology on the lines of the 108 ambulance services. This would be available in states, which do not have the 108 service.

RIL sale of 30% stake in oil blocks to BP cleared

RIL sale of 30% stake in oil blocks to BP cleared

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Clearing the last hurdle, the Union home ministry has given unconditional approval for United Kingdom's BP to buy a 30 per cent stake in Reliance Industries' oil and gas blocks, including the showcase KG-D6 gas fields, for $7.2 billion.