rnm Prime Minister and Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany along with the delegation members of the 5th Inter-Governmental Consultations in New Delhi [ph]Photo Courtesy: Mukesh, Photo Division[/ph] By meacms.mea.gov.in Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rnm Group photo of Heads of State / Heads of Government at 16th India-ASEAN Summit in Bangkok [ph]Photo Courtesy: Lalit Kumar[/ph] By meacms.mea.gov.in Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rnm Group photo of Heads of State / Heads of Government at 3rd RCEP Summit in Bangkok [ph]Photo Courtesy: Lalit Kumar[/ph] By meacms.mea.gov.in Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rnm Group Photo of Heads of State/Heads of Government at 14th East Asia Summit in Bangkok[ph]Photo Courtesy: Lalit Kumar[/ph] By meacms.mea.gov.in Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rnm Family photo of Heads of State/ Heads of Government of BRICS nations in Brasilia [ph]Photo Courtesy: Lalit Kumar[/ph] By meacms.mea.gov.in Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rnm Report Card: India's Economy after two years of Modi Government By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2016 23:47:00 +0530 Tracking India's Economic vitals, as Modi Government completes two years Full Article
rnm Report Card: Modi Government's signature schemes By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 06:23:00 +0530 Tracking the Modi government's signature initiatives and status report Full Article
rnm Pro-business or aam aadmi: Modi government's tough balancing act By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 06:45:00 +0530 That's one lesson Modi ship's internalised from Vajpayee's exit, that pro-market can proceed if it can be marketed as pro-poor Full Article
rnm Modi government a failure on many fronts, says Shiv Sena on anniversary By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 13:02:00 +0530 Sena also took a dig at the Prime Minister over his frequent foreign trips Full Article
rnm Two years of Modi government: What kind of celebrations are on the cards? By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 13:45:00 +0530 From rallies, press conferences in over 150 cities to holding a star-studded evening, a look at what the fortnight-long celebrations will have Full Article
rnm Two years of Modi government @Facebook By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 14:54:00 +0530 The PM has had 179 million interactions in the last two years; his cabinet ministers too have taken a lot to the social media platform Full Article
rnm PM Modi-led NDA government has failed on all counts: Raj Babbar By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 28 May 2016 17:32:00 +0530 Babbar claimed that crop sowing area has shrunk to less than 120 lakh hectares from 125 lakh hectares in the last two years Full Article
rnm Government Of India Announces Sale Of Three Dated Securities For Rs 19,000 crore By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:35:00 +0530 The government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of three dated securities for Rs 19000 crore. These include 6.18% GS 2024 9,000, 7.57% GS 2033 4,000 and 7.16% GS 2050 6,000. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore each against any one or more of the above security. The sale will be subject to the terms and conditions spelt out in this notification (called 'Specific Notification'). The auction will be price based (for all securities), using multiple price method. Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities. Full Article
rnm Government Is Likely To Announce A Relief Package For MSME Sector Soon - Nitin Gadkari By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:16:00 +0530 Mr Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways and MSME, Govt of India said that government is likely to announce a relief package for the MSME sector soon. He further said that all stakeholders must adopt an integrated approach to come over the crisis while ensuring the lives and livelihood of the people. Mr Gadkari also urged the industry to have a positive attitude during this time to tide over this crisis. "We will win the fight against corona along with the economic crisis and make India the superpower nation. Hum honge kamyab," said Mr Gadkari. Full Article
rnm Government of India announces the sale of three dated securities for Rs 19,000 crore By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 09:15:00 +0530 The government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (issue /re-issue) of three dated securities for Rs 19000 crore. These include 5.09% GS 2022 3,000 May 08, 2020, New GS 2030 (maturing on May 11, 2030) 10,000 and 7.19% GS 2060 6,000. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore each against any one or more of the above security. The sale will be subject to the terms and conditions spelt out in this notification (called 'Specific Notification'). The auction will be Yield based for New GS 2030 and price based for remaining securities using multiple price method. Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities. Full Article
rnm Government Contemplating Policy On Import Substitution In The Wake Of New Economic Situation Created By COVID-19 Pandemic: Nitin Gadkari By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:08:00 +0530 Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari informed that a policy on imports substitution is being thought of in the wake of the new economic situation created by COVID-19 pandemic. He called upon various stake-holders to convert knowledge into wealth by improving quality through innovations and cutting down cost. He sited the example of a Nagpur based MSME Orange cluster taking up PPE making from scratch. These PPEs cost between Rs 550 to Rs 650 against the market price of about Rs 1200 for which country was heavily import dependent. The cluster is in a position to supply large quantity of PPEs. Full Article
rnm Karnataka government announces financial aid to over 11k cobbler families By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:24:52 +0530 The Karnataka government has announced one-time financial relief of Rs 5,000 each to over 11,000 cobbler families in the state, whose daily life was affected by the COVID-19 induced lockdown. According to Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has announced one time financial relief of Rs 5,000 for each of these families. "Due to COVID-19 lockdown about 11,722 families involved in road side leather work, like mending chappals and shoes, are in financial distress and their daily life has been affected," he said on Friday. The compensation will be distributed to beneficiaries through Babu Jagjivan Ram Leather Industries Corporation, Karjol, who is also in-charge of Social Welfare department, said. A delegation of opposition leaders led by the leader of opposition Siddaramaiah had met Chief Minister Yediyurappa yesterday and demanded that people belonging to sections like goldsmiths, carpenters, cobblers, tailors and ironsmiths be considered ... Full Article
rnm 'Confusion' within central government in fight against COVID-19: Cong By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:28:56 +0530 The Congress on Saturday said there was "confusion" within the central government in its fight against the novel coronavirus and wondered how would India tackle the pandemic if officials continued to speak in different voices. Referring to "differing" comments made by some officials on the COVID-19 situation in the country, Congress senior spokesperson Ajay Maken said the government should tell the people clearly about the exact state of the pandemic to enable them to prepare accordingly. He also came down heavily on the Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi and asked it to be more transparent in reporting cases of the novel coronavirus. His comments came as confusion prevailed over the number of deaths due to the coronavirus in the national capital, with data from four hospitals showing that 92 people succumbed to the infection as against 68 fatalities reported by the Delhi government. He said it was a "matter of shame" that the national capital was witnessing "a sorry state of ... Full Article
rnm Government responsible for tragedy in Aurangabad: Shiv Sena By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:36:58 +0530 The "government" was responsible for the death of 16 migrant labourers who were mown down by a goods train in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said in its editorial on Saturday. The newspaper, however, did not make it clear whether it blamed the BJP-led Centre or the Sena-led Maharashtra government for the tragedy. "The government did not think of allowing them to go back to their native place, nor did it make arrangements for their food," the editorial said, adding that the authorities should have taken into consideration the problems of the poor before enforcing lockdown on account of coronavirus. The sight of 'rotis' strewn on the railway track where the migrants -- who had fallen asleep due to exhaustion while on their way to Madhya Pradesh -- were crushed to death showed a heart-wrenching and harsh reality, Samanaa said. "The labourers were in fine health and had no symptoms of coronavirus and still they died. The responsibility of ... Full Article
rnm Easing building regulations | What is really driving India’s Pakistan strategy? | One year of the Modi government By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 10:22:40 +0000 In this edition we look at the implications of the recent amendent to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), the performance of the present government which completed one year in the office, the poor menstrual hygiene effecting our older school-going girls, the sad state of sanitary conditions in the slums of Assam, how Muslim women are stepping out to set up businesses in Kashmir while in Uttar Pradesh they suffer as their husbands are being branded a terrorist, the review of Harsh Mander's latest book, and much more. Full Article
rnm Government ignores adverse TEC report By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 The Ministry of Agriculture moves to introduce adoption of genetically modified crops in India, in the name of food security. Scientists, however, are critical of this move. Neha Saigal reports. Full Article
rnm Government : simpler and cost-effective By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Creative use of technology will help our governing institutions improve their infrastructure. That in turn may bring both transparency and inclusive, efficient markets says Krishna Rupanagunta. Full Article
rnm 5-month old Kerala government : wavering By indiatogether.org Published On :: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +0000 Kerala's lottery regulation is in a mess. Liquor contractors are getting away without paying license fees that are precious revenue to a debt trapped government. The High Court passes a stricture on a minister over sandalwood smuggling. P N Venugopal finds much wrong with the Chandy administration. Full Article
rnm How things change in government By indiatogether.org Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000 There are many ideas about how change occurs. Each has some strengths and is able to influence government to some degree, for good as well as bad. I prefer advocacy of decency and an autonomy that benefits people directly over other methods, says Ashwin Mahesh. Full Article
rnm State governments unwilling to relinquish control By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000 The Supreme Court issued six directives in 2006 on bringing about police reforms in the states to make the police free from political interference and accountable to the citizens. Kathyayini Chamaraj analyses the state governments' responses and finds much amiss. Full Article
rnm Government itself to blame for backlog of cases By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The state is by far the biggest litigant, and contributes a large part to the staggering backlog clogging the courts. The Centre, States and public sector companies determinedly appeal every adverse verdict, despite winning only a small minority of them eventually. Kannan Kasturi reports. Full Article
rnm For the people, by the government? By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 These are unusual times - when even the most capitalist and free market proponents of the world see an important role for governments. But it is not a time to to look at government challenges through ideological prisms alone, writes C V Madhukar. Full Article
rnm Coal-based power plants: What is the government missing? By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:20:08 +0000 The draft notification specifying emission standards for coal-based thermal power plants is a welcome first step towards regulation, but needs much greater attention to detail and further calibration, writes Debadityo Sinha. Full Article
rnm One year of the Modi government: Between the cup and the lip By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sun, 13 Sep 2015 07:54:47 +0000 The present government completed one year in the office in May this year. It came to power by promising to bring achhe din for the Indians, who were frustrated with high inflation, corruption and policy paralysis during the last government. Pradeep Baisakh objectively analyses the performance of the Modi government in its first year. Full Article
rnm Government Investment in the Electric Car By Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:42:23 GMT Renault-Nissan Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn talks with WSJ Deputy Managing Editor Alan Murray about the role of government support and subsidies in the future of the electric car. Full Article
rnm '272 is not a magical number for government formation' By election.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2009 15:55:19 +0530 'A majority in Parliament is not necessary to run the government,' says Constitutional expert Subhash Kashyap, explaining the legal options before the President once the election results are declared. Full Article
rnm Does this look like a government with a 100-day deadline? By election.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2009 13:27:10 +0530 This does not sound like a ministry that is all set to revive the ailing Indian economy in a hundred days flat, as Dr Manmohan Singh vowed, does it? Full Article
rnm Gas clouds over the government By indiatogether.org Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 But for the dispute between the Ambani brothers, the many errors and inactions of the government would not have come to the public's notice, writes Ashok Sreenivas. Full Article
rnm Environment and the new Government By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0000 June 5 is the UN World Environment Day. Ashish Kothari reflects on the challenges and opportunities for the new government and civil society. Full Article
rnm Inward lens for incoming government By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 The buzz on the global front should not distract us from pressing matters at home. This would also make our security agenda more human and less state-centric, writes Firdaus Ahmed. Full Article
rnm Has the Modi government kept its promises on inflation? By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sat, 04 Oct 2014 09:28:44 +0000 S Venkatraman presents an interesting set of charts to capture the movement of the consumer price index and finds that the answer to this question may not be an easy one to arrive at. Full Article
rnm The government versus the military By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 The armed services have given a long wishlist of material to be procured, but the Defence Minister is in no hurry to accommodate them. In the process, he's ruffling some feathers, writes Firdaus Ahmed. Full Article
rnm Will the government heed calls to save rural jobs? By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 04:45:15 +0000 The Prime Minister has received at least two letters in the past week from eminent economists, activists and citizen groups, raising their voices against dilution of the Rural Employment Guarantee Act, which seems imminent from recent announcements by the government. Full Article
rnm Does the government really want to protect whistleblowers? By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 04:40:28 +0000 Around 40 RTI activists in the country have been killed in recent years, several of them after the Whistleblowers Protection Act was passed. Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya explores why the said law has been unable to achieve its stated end. Full Article
rnm The Anna dilemma exposes an insincere government By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 If you want to beat up Hazare for his stubbornness, go right ahead. But before that, start with the Union Cabinet, notes Subramaniam Vincent. Full Article
rnm Jharkhand's "government by fiction" By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 "The main hurdle to the development of Jharkhand is political: the states resources are under the control of this criminal nexus, and people have no say." Jivesh Singh interviews Jean Dreze on Jharkhand's 10th anniversary. Full Article
rnm Starvation stalks Balangir, government in denial By indiatogether.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Even as the state government refuses to accept the cause behind the recent 50 starvation deaths reported by the media, hunger stalks the people of Balangir and other KBK districts in Orissa portending more such tragedies, writes Pradeep Baisakh. Full Article
rnm PROOF : The Citizen-Government bridge By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 +0000 Bangalore Municipality's fourth quarter results round up and other updates from the city' Public Records of Operations and Finance (PROOF) campaign. Full Article
rnm Poison reaches them, government does not By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Suicides by consuming poison contribute to over two-thirds of the total autopsies performed at a sub-district hospital in interior Vidarbha, Maharashtra. "Pesticide could be bought from any Krishi Kendra. But for medicine, they've to walk miles before they could get it," says one health official. Jaideep Hardikar reports. Full Article
rnm In Maharashtra, the government loves calamities By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 A audit of the Maharashtra government's post-flood disaster relief expenditure of the last two years has thrown up plenty of instances of misuse of funds. The audit has also gone into the causes of floods turning out to be disasters. Himanshu Upadhyaya has more. Full Article
rnm He did not wait for the government’s new sop By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Shattered by a complete failure of crop this year, and looming debt, the three-acre farmer in Yavatmal, Mahrashtra, followed what tens of other farmers have done in Vidarbha in the past. Jaideep Hardikar reports. Full Article
rnm Cost-effective technology stalled by Pune government By indiatogether.org Published On :: Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 In Pune, bureaucratic meddling and lack of vision are threatening a simple, cost-effective eco-technology which treats heavily polluted water and turns messed-up water bodies into clean ones, reports Surekha Sule. Full Article
rnm Kosi breaches repeatedly, governments merely fiddle By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Since 1963, there have been repeated breaches in the Kosi's embankments, causing tremendous loss and tragedy. Yet, Bihar's governments have made little headway and argue each year as if the problems were new, says Dinesh Kumar Mishra. Full Article
rnm Punjab government to organise online training for job interview preparation By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:26:47 IST Full Article
rnm Odisha government to take roadshow route to tourism revival By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:54:00 IST Full Article