Decision on FDI taken by consensus, says Anand Sharma
With several states strongly opposed to FDI in multi-brand retail sector, the Centre on Sunday made it clear the decision was taken by consensus and no state could decide for another or deprive the
Jaya slams UPA second wave of reforms; terms it 'diversionary'
Tearing into the Centre's big ticket reforms, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday described it as 'diversionary' to 'anaesthetise the mammoth corruption charges' against the UPA gover
SC seeks law officers assistance on plea against FDI in retail
The Supreme Court on Friday sought the assistance of top law officers, that of the Attorney General or the Solicitor General, in hearing a petition against the opening of the multi brand retail sector to foreign direct investment (FDI).
Hike in insurance FDI limit may attract Rs 30k cr: IRDA
The increase in FDI limit in the insurance sector may attract Rs 30,000 crore that the industry requires over the next five years, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority has said.
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Cabinet clears pension, insurance reform for parliament
The cabinet approved bills for foreign investment in insurance and pensions on Thursday in the latest move by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to restore confidence in the flagging economy, but the refor
Cabinet set to approve pension, insurance bills
Unfazed by the uproar over decision on FDI in retail, the government is determined to give a push to reforms, with the Union Cabinet set to consider on Thursday big-ticket measures like opening pensio
FDI in retail: Traders in Kerala down shutters
Trading activities came to a virtual halt across Kerala on Wednesday as shop owners downed shutters to protest against the policies of the Central and state governments, including the decision to allo
Sonia takes on Opposition on economic reforms
Launching a strong defence of recent economic reforms by the Centre, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday accused the Opposition of misleading the people on FDI in retail and stressed that the measu
Mamata to lead TMC demonstration at Jantar Mantar over UPA's reforms
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee will lead a party demonstration at the Jantar Mantar here on Monday to urge the Congress-led UPA Government to withdraw it
PM, Sonia to jointly address rally for FDI in retail
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi will address a rally at the Ramlila Ground on October 28 as part of campaign to explain the benefits of FDI in retail and other reform