New Delhi: Talking about economic reforms, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday came out strongly in support of privatisation while addressing the first Think India Dialogue of Network18. Modi, however, opposed FDI in retail and defence, but backs foreign investment in other sectors and said government's role must be of facilitator in land acquisition. Modi said he favours privatisation but wanted to test the new model in Gujarat without...
07:49 PM, Apr 08, 2013
New Delhi: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday while citing a Congressman said most of the problems in India will be resolved if politicians learn to say 'no', and bureaucrats learn to say 'yes'. While addressing the first Think India Dialogue of Network18, Modi said, "A Congress leader suggested a very simple solution to problem of governance - Politicians should learn to say no, and bureaucrats should learn to...
06:58 PM, Apr 08, 2013
New Delhi: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid down his formula for better governance at the first Think India Dialogue organised by Network 18 in New Delhi. Modi said clearly that what hurt India the most was policy paralysis due to politics and power play. Commenting on the way in which politics affects decision making power of the governments, he said that the priority for political parties and...
06:46 PM, Apr 08, 2013
New Delhi: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for radical initiatives and strong political stand to usher high economic growth and faster development. While addressing the first Think India Dialogue of Network18, Modi said, "It is unfortunate that priority for most of us is in this country to get power." The Gujarat Chief Minister said that external pressure influence the decision making process and political parties are under...
06:20 PM, Apr 08, 2013
New Delhi: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday came out strongly in support of less government and more governance while addressing the first Think India Dialogue of Network18. Speaking about the benefits of the government coming out of ornamental activities and concentrating on providing basic services, Modi said that such steps would not only reduce red tape but also win back people's faith which has been completely eroded over...
05:17 PM, Apr 08, 2013
Panaji: An MLA of the ruling BJP today threatened to go on a hunger strike if the Goa government grants permission to US-based Playboy Club to open a branch in the state. "I am opposing this club anywhere in Goa. The department of tourism has already made up its mind to give them no-objection certificate," BJP's Michael Lobo, in whose constituency the club is proposed to be set up, told...
04:16 PM, Apr 08, 2013
Ahmedabad: Water scarcity in major regions of Gujarat is heating up the political arena in the state, with Opposition parties and NGOs up in arms against the Narendra Modi government's "inaction" and "mismanagement" of the crisis. Passing the buck, Gujarat has targeted the Centre for denying permission to raise the height of Sardar Sarovar Dam, and stalling construction of gates over it. The government claims that permits on the dam...
02:48 PM, Apr 08, 2013
Ahmedabad: Water scarcity in major regions of Gujarat is heating up the political arena in the state, with Opposition parties and NGOs up in arms against the Narendra Modi government's "inaction" and "mismanagement" of the crisis. Passing the buck, Gujarat has targeted the Centre for denying permission to raise the height of Sardar Sarovar Dam, and stalling construction of gates over it. The government claims that permits on the dam...
02:23 PM, Apr 08, 2013
Jerusalem: Israel shut a crossing with Gaza after rockets were fired from the Hamas-ruled territory at the Jewish state on the day it commemorated the Holocaust. The military said it closed the Kerem Shalom terminal on Monday. Another crossing would be open for humanitarian cases only, it said. Israel has blockaded the coastal territory since the Islamic militant Hamas took over in 2007. Israeli police said several rockets were fired...
01:00 PM, Apr 08, 2013
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Altamas Kabir on Sunday cautioned judges against interfering in the government's policy matters, unless these were in conflict with the statute, and also against making unnecessary comments on constitutional authorities. "Unnecessary comments should not be made...I agree on that," Chief Justice Kabir said replying to a question on the gag provision in the Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill which is before the Rajya...
05:32 AM, Apr 08, 2013
New Delhi: Days after a CNN-IBN and FirstPost.com investigation found that ganglord Dawood Ibrahim's cash was washing up in the offshore banking haven of Nassau in The Bahamas in a Bank of Baroda branch, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has approached the channel seeking details into the report and has sought a copy of the CD. On Saturday, Finance Minister P Chidambaram had assured that officials will look...
06:15 PM, Apr 07, 2013
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Sunday launched State Youth Policy with provisions of free laptops for students belonging to tribal, dalit and BPL categories besides scholarship provision for ST and SC girls who want to study technical subjects. "To bridge the digital divide all the meritorious students at plus two level will be provided with free laptops. Under this initiative, special focus would also be given to girls and students belonging...
03:58 PM, Apr 07, 2013
New Delhi: After 14 days and more than a million letters of resistance against high electricity and water tariffs, Arvind Kejriwal looking visibly frail - broke his fast in Sunder Nagri. The party that asked the aam aadmi to non-violently disobey the law and stop paying power bills made yet another poll pitch setting the agenda for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. Kejriwal said, "When our party comes to power,...
11:32 AM, Apr 07, 2013
Cairo: Clashes between Egyptian Muslims and Christians erupted early Saturday in a town near Cairo, leaving at least five people dead, security officials said. Investigators said they were waiting for autopsy reports to confirm how the men - four Christians and a Muslim - were killed in the small town of Khosoos, some 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of the capital. President Mohammed Morsi's office released a statement condemning the...
07:20 AM, Apr 07, 2013
New Delhi: A day after a CNN-IBN and FirstPost investigation found that ganglord Dawood Ibrahim's cash was washing up in the offshore banking haven of Nassau in The Bahamas in a Bank of Baroda branch, the government on Saturday assured stern action if any tax laws have been violated. Finance Minister P Chidambaram said officials will look at the CD of the story and take action as required. Earlier on...
05:34 PM, Apr 06, 2013
Madrid: The Spanish government has raised the minimum legal age for marriage from 14 to 16 years. Spain's Minister of Health, Social Services and Equality Ana Mato on Friday said that change was aimed at "improving the well being and quality of life of youngsters", reported Xinhua. Until now, people as young as 14 years could marry with permission from a judge or their family. ...
02:20 PM, Apr 06, 2013
New Delhi: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will break his indefinite fast against 'inflated' power and water bills on Saturday on the 15th day of his protest after launching the second phase of 'Civil Disobedience Movement'. Announcing his plans on Friday, Kejriwal invoked Anna Hazare in his speech and expressed his wish to break the fast after receiving a glass of juice from the 74-year-old activist with whom he had...
08:49 AM, Apr 06, 2013
Mumbai: The Chinese Government is ready to pump in up to USD 3 billion into the proposed metro project connecting Colaba in south Mumbai to Santacruz in the northern fringe of the megapolis, a top official said on Friday. The Chinese are also keen on participating in other infrastructure projects apart from those in the farm sector in the country, the official said. "We are keen to bring our technology...
03:30 AM, Apr 06, 2013
Washington: The Indian-American community has welcomed the Punjab government's announcement of 10 per cent housing and plots quota for NRIs in the state. "This is a good decision," said Satnam Singh Chahal of the North American Punjabi Association. Chahal's reaction came after Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday announced in Chandigarh that his "government has evolved a comprehensive plan to make NRIs equal partners in the industrial...
03:15 AM, Apr 06, 2013
New Delhi: Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal has announced that he would call off his 14-day long fast against inflated bills on Saturday. Kejriwal has been fasting since March 23 against inflated power and water bills. While addressing the press in New Delhi, Kejriwal said that he wanted to break his fast with Anna Hazare. "Will break my fast at 5 pm on Saturday. Wanted to break my fast with Anna Hazare...
02:17 PM, Apr 05, 2013
