New Delhi: Under the Lokpal Bill in its current form, the Lokpal cannot investigate the Prime Minister on issues of defence and external affairs, nor does it have any jurisdiction over Parliamentarians. Apart from activists, putting pressure on the Government is National Advisory Council, which is taking a keen interest in the Bill. Veteran Gandhian Anna Hazare has made his intent clear. "I will go on a fast and will...
11:11 AM, Apr 05, 2011
In a disarming and seemingly innocuous tone, the prime minister of the world’s largest democracy tried to achieve the impossible in his chat with editors on February 16, in the middle of the worst crisis of confidence that his government has faced in its second term. He both accepted and denied responsibility for corruption in his government in that one sentence, adding fuel to an already raging fire. In less...
05:41 PM, Mar 01, 2011
New Delhi: After much ado the drug controller has finally recommended a ban on the pediatric formulation of Nimesulide, a popular drug for common fever and pain. Nimesulide has been known for its adverse effects on the liver for the last ten years. The Drug Technical Advisory Board has recommended a ban on a total of five controversial drugs already banned in the west. Cisapride, used to treat heartburn has...
10:25 AM, Feb 22, 2011
New Delhi: Highlights of the latest review by the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council headed by former Reserve Bank governor C. Rangarajan, barely a week ahead of the presentation of the federal budget: -Economy expected to grow at 8.6 per cent in 2010-11 and 9 percent next fiscal -Agriculture expected to grow at 5.4 per cent in 2010-11 and 3 per cent next fiscal -Industry expected to grow at 8.1...
04:17 PM, Feb 21, 2011
Davos: S Ramadorai, former chief of IT giant firm TCS, has been appointed as an advisor to Prime Minister on Skill Development, a move seen as part of the government's efforts to rope in private sector professionals to assist on policy matters. Ramadorai retired as CEO of the country's largest software firm TCS in late 2009 and is currently on board of many private sector firms, including some Tata group...
01:37 PM, Jan 29, 2011
The unique identity (UID) numbers being issued with much fanfare have no legal sanctity. This may surprise many who casually know about the UID scheme and believe it represents a progressive and transparent new India. The problem is, the Bill which proposes setting up an Authority mandated to issue such numbers was introduced in Parliament only in December 2010. This is yet to even face the routine Standing Committee scrutiny....
05:34 PM, Jan 13, 2011
New Delhi: It is the latest face off between Sonia Gandhi led National Advisory Council and Manmohan Singh led UPA government. The Council and the Rural Development Ministry have come to blows over what should be the minimum wage under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. The NAC's resolution that endorses the urgent need for increasing wages is in direct conflict with the position taken by the Rural Developemnt Ministry....
08:16 AM, Nov 01, 2010
Washington: In another White House shake up, President Barack Obama on Friday announced that his national security adviser, General James Jones, was stepping down after helping to shape the foreign policy for nearly two years. Tom Donilon, Jones' deputy, will take over as the top security adviser. Obama hailed Jones, a lifelong military man before his White House post, as a "dedicated public servant and a friend to me." The...
08:36 AM, Oct 09, 2010
New Delhi: Malaysia and Australia have issued advisory against travel to Delhi for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) due to the dengue scare. Indian embassies report that athletes' families are unwilling to travel to India for the CWG because of the outbreak. The National Capital has seen a major dengue outbreak and it is expected to rise in the month of October. The Government has been under-reporting the number of dengue...
03:09 PM, Aug 31, 2010
Cashless hospitalisation at super specialty hospitals across the country may still not be possible. Another round of meetings between insurance providers and hospitals is slated for the end of month. Experts say high premiums for treatment at corporate hospitals may the order of the future. iTrust Financial Advisors co-founder Kartik Varma explains the nuances of cashless hospitalisation and mediclaim. ...
10:22 PM, Aug 19, 2010
![Draft of food security law gets NAC's nod]( "Draft of food security law gets NAC's nod")
The NAC has also recommended that 35 kg of foodgrain be supplied per month at Rs 3 a kg to disadvantaged people. ...
11:18 PM, Jul 14, 2010
The cafe promises you to offer advice on shares, mutual funds, tax saving plans and investment plans. ...
03:07 PM, Jun 23, 2010
The Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel says the panel will be effective. ...
02:19 AM, Jun 04, 2010
![PM nominates 14 members to NAC]( "PM nominates 14 members to NAC")
The members include eminent scientists, academics, intellectuals and civil society activists. ...
03:11 PM, Jun 01, 2010
The advisory says terrorists have targeted in the past places visited by US citizens or Westerners. ...
07:34 AM, Apr 22, 2010
US issued its latest advisory and asked its nationals to exercise caution during their stay in India. ...
11:32 AM, Apr 17, 2010
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Face The Nation asked: Does Sonia Gandhi practise NGO-style politics? ...
08:34 AM, Mar 31, 2010
Gul was selected producer by Doordarshan for allotting money to it. ...
12:17 PM, Mar 04, 2010
Says despite fiscal deficit, funds for infrastructure shouldn't be curtailed. ...
05:40 PM, Feb 19, 2010
State Department advisory asks citizens to maintain 'low profile'. ...
02:46 PM, Jan 30, 2010
