New Telecom Policy likely to be delayed till June 2012

New Delhi, Dec 23 The New Telecom Policy, which is likely to have no roaming charges for subscribers within the country and allow for mobile numbers to be ported to any part of the country, is expected to be approved by June 2012. “Policy...

Rajasthan steps forward to woo Japanese investors

New Delhi, Dec 23 Rajasthan is wooing Japanese firms in a big way by assuring all possible help in smooth running of their business in the state, an official said. The government-run Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO)...

Highways authority to raise Rs.10,000 crore through bonds

New Delhi, Dec 23 Road Transport and Highways Minister C.P. Joshi Friday said the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will raise up to Rs.10,000 crore by issuing tax-free bonds to finance its various projects. The new bonds will be issued in two...

Night ban on trains in Maoist areas lifted

New Delhi, Dec 23 Following assurances of tighter security for trains passing through Maoist affected areas in states like Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, Indian Railways Friday lifted the ban on night travel in two out of three sections. Sources said...

Government has not ‘shelved’ FDI in retail: Pranab

New Delhi, Dec 23 India has not shelved its plan to allow foreign equity in multi-brand retail, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Friday saying ?it is very much in the mind of the government? and efforts are on to build a consensus on foreign direct...

PNB Prerna’s celebration of Christmas

New Delhi, Dec 23: For carrying forward the CSR agenda of the Bank and strengthening social ties with the society, PNB PRERNA (an association of the wives of the senior management) takes up CSR activities to bring improvement in the lives of the  needy...

Pak Hindus’ Overstay: INDIA, SUB-CONTINENTAL REFUGE!…

Pak Hindus’ Overstay    INDIA, SUB-CONTINENTAL REFUGE! By Proloy Bagchi New Delhi, Dec 23, 2011: The recent case of a group of 140 Pakistani Hindus overstaying and expressing a desire to make Delhi their home is not just a human interest story. It...

Landmark food security bill tabled in parliament

New Delhi, Dec 22 The government Thursday tabled in the Lok Sabha the landmark food security bill which seeks to provide subsidised foodgrain to over half of India’s 1.2 billion population and ensure that people “live a life with dignity”. Food...

PM says corporate criticism of government ‘disappointing’

New Delhi, Dec 22 In the backdrop of severe criticism by corporate leaders of his government’s decision-making capabilities, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said it was “a little disappointing” to hear such negative comments. At...