The storm over FDI in retail rocked Parliament for the third day in a row with a determined Opposition adamant on a discussion on the issue under a rule that entails voting. While Lok Sabha could not transact any official business because of uproar over FDI issue, the Upper House was stalled by UPA ally Samajwadi Party over the issue of reservation for SCs/STs in government job promotions. ...
01:39 PM, Nov 26, 2012
New Delhi: The government on Thursday said farmer groups have come out in support of FDI in multi-brand retail and have demanded its early implementation. The statement comes following the meeting of Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma with the representatives of Consortium of Indian Farmers' Associations (CIFA) as a part of consultation process on allowing 51 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail. "CIFA Secretary General Chengal...
04:47 AM, Dec 23, 2011
New Delhi: The government on Thursday said farmer groups have come out in support of FDI in multi-brand retail and have demanded its early implementation. The statement comes following the meeting of Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma with the representatives of Consortium of Indian Farmers' Associations (CIFA) as a part of consultation process on allowing 51 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail. "CIFA Secretary General Chengal...
09:57 PM, Dec 22, 2011
