men Retirement Calculators, Assumptions and Statistical Methods By feeds.wsjonline.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:16:40 +0000 Retirement calculators employ different assumptions to help users predict whether their rate of savings will support their current lifestyle after they quit work. Full Article Behind The Numbers money Retirement retirement calculators retirement planning
men How Confidential Documents Get Stored at the White House By Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT The transcript of President Trump's call with Ukraine shed light on a method for classifying documents that's even more top secret than top secret. WSJ spoke to a former National Security Council official to understand the intricacies of the White House server security system. Full Article
men Women Hit Obstacles on the Way to the First Promotion By Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 03:55:00 GMT Men outnumber women nearly 2 to 1 on the first move up the management ladder. WSJ’s Vanessa Fuhrmans explains how this can hurt women right out of the gate. Full Article
men Why Women Don’t Get the Feedback They Need By Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:34:26 GMT Research shows that getting ahead requires constructive criticism. But many women don’t get those frank assessments. Full Article
men Women Are Less Likely to Delegate Than Men By Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:53:05 GMT Women are less likely to delegate than men and that might hurt their careers. WSJ's Michelle Ma explains why women have a harder time passing off work to others. Full Article
men Jharkhand attracts Rs 62k crore investment at Make in India Week By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:58:00 +0530 The state has signed MoU worth Rs 50,000 crore with Adani Group Full Article
men IRB Infra to sign concession agreement on Zozila pass by March By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:08:00 +0530 The scope of the project includes constructing approaches on NH-1 (Srinagar-Sonmarg-Gumri Road) on design, build, finance, operate and transfer (annuity) basis Full Article
men Karnataka gets Rs 9,700-cr investment commitment at Make in India Week By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:16:00 +0530 Solar cell manufacturer First Solar is looking to setup a manufacturing unit with an investment of Rs 6,000 cr Full Article
men Single-table system to clear investment proposals faster: Shivraj Singh Chouhan By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:45:00 +0530 Interview with Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh Full Article
men Make in India Week nets Rs 15.2 lakh crore investment commitments By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:32:00 +0530 Of the total commitments, 30% have come from foreign players Full Article
men Rs 15-lakh cr investment promises at Make in India By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:24:00 +0530 Maharashtra, which was the host state, alone received investment proposals of Rs 7.94 lakh cr and 3,294 MoUs Full Article
men Make In India Week: Odisha bags Rs 70,959 cr investment commitments By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 18:06:00 +0530 Around Rs 30,000 crore investments are from the mineral sector while the rest are from areas like food processing, electronics, textiles and renewable energy Full Article
men 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
men Firms Facing Hurdles In Movement Of Workers And Raw Materials In Commencing Operations: CII survey By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:24:00 +0530 The CII survey indicates that permits for enterprises, passes for workers and supply chain movement are the key hurdles for industry in exit from lockdown. For facilitating restart of economic activities, CII has suggested that in non-containment zones, businesses should be allowed to function without requirement of permits and only through intimation to local authorities. While state governments have mostly clearly communicated restart guidelines to businesses, firms are facing hurdles in movement of workers and raw materials in commencing operations. These are the findings of a nation-wide survey conducted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Full Article
men Procurement Of Wheat Progressing At Very Fast Pace In All Major States By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:39:00 +0530 Powered by Capital Market - Live News Full Article
men 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
men 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
men 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
men Food grain procurement picks up pace amid lockdown By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:50:00 +0530 The procurement of wheat and rice (second crop) during the ongoing Rabi season has picked up pace despite severe logistical constraints posed due to the countrywide lockdown. Against the target of 400 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of wheat, procurement for central pool has touched 216 LMT upto 06.05.20. It is particularly heartening since procurement in major wheat procuring states like Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh had started only after 15th April. Similarly paddy procurement is also going on smoothly with 44.9 LMT paddy procured so far by the government agencies. Full Article
men Women: Now Is The Time To Plan For Retirement By Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:26:31 GMT Some women may avoid planning for retirement or handling the family's investments but now is the time to get engaged, says Susan Hirshman, president of SHE Ltd. Full Article
men Hexaware Technologies launches KareRing, a cloud based quarantine zone management solution By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:00:00 +0530 KareRing adheres to standards like data encryption. Advanced tracking technology increases accuracy by using other sensory data. The app leverages AI-powered global identity verification to authenticate users' identity before onboarding them and uses data analytics and intelligence techniques to visualize user data. An inbuilt, WHO-compliant bot is used for user self-health assessment. The app has also an added functionality for healthcare organizations to evaluate the efficacy of the vaccine under trial. Full Article
men Zydus Cadila launches affordable prostate cancer treatment drug 'Obnyx' By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:08:00 +0530 Powered by Capital Market - Live News Full Article
men McDonald's India adds new McSpicy Fried Chicken on its menu By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:02:00 +0530 Speaking about this new fried chicken on the menu, Seema Arora Nambiar, Sr. Vice President, Menu, Marketing and People Resources, McDonald's India (West and South) said All our products are designed keeping in mind what our consumers want and like. McSpicy Fried Chicken has been specifically crafted as per the taste preference of our consumers. This product is carefully marinated with ghost chili pepper and is fried to perfection to ensure it is spicy to the last bite - just the way consumers love it. Full Article
men BASF India receives demand notice from Commercial Tax Department, Karnataka By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:06:00 +0530 The company has now received demand notice for the further period i.e. 2013-14 from the Commercial Tax Department, Karnataka aggregating to Rs. 85.19 crores (including interest & penalty) by treating the stock transfers of its Mangalore Plant as interstate sales to dealers. Full Article
men K C P resumes operations at engineering unit and cement production unit By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:49:00 +0530 Powered by Capital Market - Live News Full Article
men SBI Card & Payment Services standalone net profit declines 66.41% in the March 2020 quarter By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:00:00 +0530 For the full year, net profit rose 43.91% to Rs 1244.82 crore in the year ended March 2020 as against Rs 864.97 crore during the previous year ended March 2019 Full Article
men Shree Cement consolidated net profit rises 57.60% in the March 2020 quarter By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:07:00 +0530 Sales decline 2.13% to Rs 3415.14 crore Full Article
men Opinion: That Trump Lysol Moment By Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:47:48 GMT Wonder Land: The dispute between "proven" therapies to treat coronavirus and taking risks for people at death’s door. Images: Everett Collection/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly Full Article
men HDFC Asset Management Company standalone net profit declines 9.54% in the March 2020 quarter By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:50:00 +0530 Sales decline 2.13% to Rs 476.13 crore Full Article
men CA Harbor Investments to acquire a majority stake in SeQuent By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:51:00 +0530 Transaction expected to close in Q3 2020 Full Article
men Shree Cement Q4 PAT jumps 58% YoY to Rs 535 cr By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:55:00 +0530 On a consolidated basis, Shree Cement's net profit jumped 57.6% to Rs 535.93 crore on 2.1% decline in net sales to Rs 3,415.14 crore in Q4 March 2020 over Q4 March 2019. Full Article
men Democratic senators introduce bill to give another monthly payment to Americans hit by COVID-19 By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:30:53 +0530 Arguing that a one-time payment of USD 1,200 to most of the Americans during the coronavirus outbreak is not enough, three top Democratic senators introduced a legislation on Friday to provide a recurring USD-2,000 monthly check to those struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act, introduced by former presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders, Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Ed Markey, proposes to provide a monthly USD-2,000 check to every individual with an income below USD 120,000 throughout and for three months following the coronavirus pandemic. According to the proposal, married couples who file jointly would receive USD 4,000; USD 2,000 per child up to three children and it would be implemented retroactively from March. The coronavirus pandemic has caused millions to struggle to pay the bills or feed their families, Harris said. The previous CARES Act, she argued, gave Americans an important one-time ... Full Article
men Emergency coffin shipments arriving in Brazil By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:52:52 +0530 A funeral home business leader for Brazil's state that covers much of the Amazon region says emergency coffin shipments have started to arrive for people who have died of COVID-19. Manuel Viana is president of the Amazonas Union of Funeral Companies and said Friday that more than 500 coffins were delivered by ship to Manaus, the largest city in Amazonas state. He says hundreds more are on the way and will be distributed in Manaus and other cities in the region. Manaus is one of the hardest hit Brazilian cities for coronavirus deaths and Viana says there are predictions that the city of more than 2 million could have more than 4,300 deaths in May. A Johns Hopkins University count says there have been more than 10,000 COVID-19 deaths so far in Latin America's largest and most populous country. A Brazil funeral home association last week requested an airlift of coffins to Manaus. Full Article
men Australian captain Lanning delivers virtual batting class for Ireland women's team By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:44:52 +0530 World Cup winning-Australia captain Meg Lanning has used the extra time in hand amid the COIVD-19 pandemic to provide a virtual batting class to Ireland women's cricket squad. Lanning was joined by former Ireland skipper Isobel Joyce in the initiative that took place this week to help the players keep their skills sharp during the forced break from cricket. The duo touched upon a number of topics, including the mental preparation going into a big game, shot selection and an analysis of the Australian captain's T20I century against England last year. The session was chaired by Irish women's team head coach Ed Joyce and also featured Australia boss Matthew Mott. "Any time you can pick the brains of experienced cricketers such as Meg and Isobel is valuable, and I know that our entire squad enjoyed this unique opportunity," Ireland skipper Laura Delany said. "People often underestimate the mental aspect of the game, and both players spoke about the importance of mental preparation before . Full Article
men Growatt ranked No.8 for global PV inverter shipments in 2019 By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:54:52 +0530 / -- In 2019, global PV inverter shipments increased by 18% on a YOY basis with total shipments reaching 126,735 MW according to the report released by Wood Mackenzie. Growatt shipped a total capacity of over 5GW for the year and ranked No.8 among the inverter suppliers. The company has been pursuing a global strategy of localization in recent years and has gained strong growth momentum across the world. "Over the years, we've established 13 offices and warehouses worldwide, and we've also built strong and experienced local teams in key markets," said Lisa Zhang, Growatt Marketing Director. "Besides our extensive service network, we've developed the X generation inverters, which feature high efficiency, safety, intelligence as well as elegant design. These advanced PV solutions have brought us additional advantages over other suppliers in the market." Growatt has been present in Europe for 10 years and its products are well received in the region for its high efficiency, superior ... Full Article
men US women's nationakl team files appeal after legal setbac By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:18:58 +0530 The US women's national team has filed an appeal against a legal setback in their equal pay lawsuit, saying they are being paid less than the men even though they win twice as much. In dismissing their equal pay claim last Friday, Judge Gary Klausner said the case was unwarranted because they had previously turned down an offer in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations to be paid along the lines of the US men's team. "The argument that women gave up a right to equal pay by accepting the best collective bargaining agreement possible in response to the Federation's refusal to put equal pay on the table is not a legitimate reason for continuing to discriminate against them," said USWNT spokesperson Molly Levinson on Friday night. She listed a series of grievances in the motion to appeal which was filed in a federal district court in California and is part of a larger lawsuit for equal pay. Levinson said the women are being discriminated against because they are not getting as .. Full Article
men 'Younger' spinoff with Hilary Duff in development at ViacomCBS By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:58:53 +0530 A new series based on actor Hilary Duff's character from "Younger" is in works at ViacomCBS. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the company is working with "Younger" creator Darren Star on the spin-off show that will see Duff returning as Kelsey Peters. The new show could be headed to Paramount Network, where the original series was slated to move for its sixth season. But the plans were shelved and the show remained in its original home on TV Land, which is owned ViacomCBS. "Younger", which started in 2015, features Sutton Foster as Liza Miller, a 40-year-old divorcee who has to manage her career in a publishing company having faked her identity as a younger woman to get her job, while her romantic and professional lives are measured against ups and comings. Duff's Kelsey Peters is a book editor at Empirical Press who befriends Liza after they start working together. The show also stars Nico Tortorella, Peter Hermann, Miriam Shor, Debi Mazar, Molly Bernard and Charles Michael Full Article
men Lawyers: Investigators recommend whistleblower is reinstated By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:22:57 +0530 Federal investigators have found reasonable grounds that a government whistleblower was punished for speaking out against widespread use of an unproven drug that President Donald Trump touted as a remedy for COVID-19, his lawyers said. Dr Rick Bright headed the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, a unit of Department of Health and Human Services that focuses on countermeasures to infectious diseases and bioterrorism. He had received a job performance review of outstanding before he was summarily transferred last month, with his agency email cut off without warning. Investigators with the Office of Special Counsel made a threshold determination that HHS violated the Whistleblower Protection Act by removing Dr Bright from his position because he made protected disclosures in the best interest of the American public," his lawyers Debra Katz and Lisa Banks said in a statement Friday. The OSC is an agency that investigates allegations of egregious personnel practices in Full Article
men Armed men vandalise church over land dispute in Pakistan By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:38:53 +0530 A church in Pakistan's Punjab province was allegedly vandalised by a group of armed men over a land dispute on Saturday, police said. The incident came at a time when the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) in its latest report has pointed out that religious minorities in Pakistan, including the Hindu and Christian communities, continued to suffer in 2019, facing forced conversions and persecution under blasphemy laws. The minorities remained unable to enjoy the freedom of religion or belief guaranteed to them under the country's Constitution, the HRCP had said in its annual report -- State of Human Rights 2019 -- released recently in Islamabad. Local Christian leader Aslam Parvez Sahotra told PTI that a group of armed men led by a person named Malik Aun Abbas demolished the gate and boundary wall of the church in Kalashah Kaku, some 40 km from Lahore, over a land dispute. Following the incident, community leaders lodged a police complaint. Ferozwala Station House Office (SHO) . Full Article
men Teenager raped by two men who recorded act, blackmailed her By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:18:54 +0530 A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two men here who made a video of the act and then blackmailed her for about an year, police said on Saturday. A case was registered against the two men, Circle Officer Aalok Mishra said. "On a complaint lodged by the girl that she has been raped by two youths, who also made a video clip and blackmailed her for almost an year. Police on Friday registered a case," he said. The girl has been sent for medical examination at a government hospital, he said. The CO also said that the two accused are absconding and efforts are on to nab them. Full Article
men 'Disciplined' northeast emerges as model of COVID-19 management: Jitendra Singh By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:46:52 +0530 The northeastern region, which has traditionally been disciplined, has emerged as the model of coronavirus management and the rest of the country should emulate it, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday. He said people in the eight northeastern states - Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and Assam - have been following the lockdown-related guidelines in letter and spirit. "By tradition and by lifestyle, people of northeastern region are civilised and disciplined. That is why they could very easily follow the lockdown guidelines. There has been no problem in ensuring implementation of the lockdown-related guidelines there," Singh told PTI. He said within six years of the Modi government, the northeastern region has emerged as the model for development for the entire country. "Similarly, during the lockdown due to COVID-19, entire northeast has become model for the whole country to emulate it," he said, adding that the way people are ... Full Article
men Keep proposed amendments to Electricity Act in abeyance, CM tells PM By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:18:53 +0530 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to put the proposed amendments to the Electricity Act on hold till these were thoroughly discussed with state governments after the Coronavirus pandemic subsides. Recalling his earlier objections to the amendments, the Chief Minister said the proposed amendment bill sought to take away the power of the state government in deciding the constitution of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission, which is against the federal principles of the Constitution. In a letter to Modi, a copy of which was made available to the media, Palaniswami said the proposed amendments for which the Ministry of Power has invited comments from state governments, require detailed consultations with them and otherstakeholders. "You are aware that all states are currently pre-occupied with fighting the Coronavirus pandemic and will, therefore, require some time to give their detailed response to the proposed ... Full Article
men 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
men Why men rape? Book seeks to find out answers By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:22:57 +0530 Why men rape? A new book seeks to find out answers by examining a slew of factors that shape male behaviour. In her book "Why Men Rape: An Indian Undercover Investigation", Tara Kaushal sets out to understand the reasons why women feel unsafe through a detailed investigation which includes interviews and meetings with nine men who have an inclination to commit acts of sexual violence. The core of Kaushal's research methodology for the book, scheduled for release next month, entailed spending up to a week each with nine men who have raped, across different parts of the country. The author spent time in their home environments; interviewing and observing them, and their families and friends. Kaushal says through a study of these "mostly 'undetected' (the experts' term for rapists outside the criminal justice system), some unconvicted rapists, I sought to determine how history, economics, environment, upbringing, education (or lack thereof), psychological state, and attitudes towards ... Full Article
men COVID-19 casts shadow on stem cell treatment across country By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:46:56 +0530 The COVID-19 pandemic has brought life to a screeching halt for many, but those with serious ailments such as blood disorders have been pushed to the edge with their lives now hanging by a thread in the absence of necessary medical interventions. Sonia Ghakkar, a Gurgaon resident, had been desperately looking for help, as her husband, a leukemia patient, waits for bone marrow transplant (BMT). "About two months ago, my husband was diagnosed with leukemia. Bone marrow transplant is his only chance of survival. We have sought permission from the health ministry for transport of blood stem cells, but to no avail. The match cannot reach the hospital under the present circumstances," she said. Stem cell transplant is the only cure for many patients suffering from blood disorders. According to a hematologist, it takes months, sometimes years, to find a donor, and many "high-risk" patients have limited time left. Transplants have come down to a meager 20 per cent nationwide, as most ... Full Article
men Rs 1 L cr Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project offers huge investment opportunities: Gadkari By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:10:52 +0530 The upcoming Rs 1 lakh crore Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project offers huge investment opportunities for investors, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said urging players to invest in proposed townships, smart villages and wayside amenities. The minister also exhorted industry players to look into the possibilities of setting up clusters of leather, plastic, chemical and other products along the greenfield highway that is expected to cut down the travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to just 12 hours. "The new alignment of the highway passes through most backward and tribal areas of Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh...There are no industries there. It is time to decongest already developed areas. It offers industry players huge investment opportunities like setting up leather, plastic, chemical, etc clusters," the road transport and highways minister said. These clusters will help in all-round development of the backward areas of these states, the senior minister said .. Full Article
men '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
men Realtors body Credai reports 40-50 pc hike in cement, steel prices; alleges cartelisation By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:32:53 +0530 Realtors' apex body Credai on Saturday said cement and steel rates have increased by 40-50 per cent in last few weeks despite the lockdown and alleged price cartelisation and unfair trade practices by the manufacturers. The association has written a letter to Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri seeking his intervention in the matter. "We would like to bring your attention to the cartelization by the cement and the steel manufacturers by imposing a sudden increase in their selling price," Credai said in the letter. Across various states, there has been an increase of Rs 100-250 per bag cement and about Rs 2,000-2,500 per tonne of steel, it added. During the past few weeks, there has been a sudden, steep increase in prices of essential raw materials such as cement and steel by 40-50 per cent despite the nationwide lockdown. The Centre has allowed construction work on sites where labourers are already available. Given the current crisis faced by the real estate ... Full Article
men 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
men 'Inhuman' comments about Shah's health 'extremely condemnable': Nadda By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:45:01 +0530 BJP president J P Nadda said on Saturday that making "inhuman" comments about the health of Home Minister Amit Shah is "extremely condemnable". "Making inhuman comments about the health of Home Minister Amit Shah is extremely condemnable. Spreading such misleading remarks about anyone's health shows the mindset of people doing so. I strongly condemn it and pray to God to grant them good sense," Nadda said in a tweet. His tweet came after Shah, also Nadda's predecessor as the BJP president, asserted in a statement that he is "totally healthy" and rejected rumours being spread about his ill health on social media. Full Article