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Rahul Gandhi leaves for US; will meet thinkers, political leaders,Gandhi, 47, will begin his nearly two-week trip to the US with an address at the University of California, Berkeley, tomorrow.
Rahul Gandhi to meet business leaders, overseas Indians in USPitroda worked with Gandhi's father and former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi for nearly a decade to transform India's telecom sector.
Secretaries group looking into I&B Ministry issues: Venkaiah NaiduHe was responding to a query on whether a panel of secretaries has suggested to the government to make public broadcasters corporate entiti...
I&B Ministry can amend Prasar Bharati Act to ensure functional autonomy: PanelI&B Ministry may suitably amend provisions of Prasar Bharati Act but ensure that functional autonomy of the public broadcaster envisaged in...
Rail Budget 2014 focuses on completing priority projectsThe budget has also laid emphasis on using PPP mode for implementation of projects such as high speed rail and redevelopment of stations.
Proud moment: Two Indians selected for Global Commission on Internet Governance among 25 internationally recognised expertsTwo Indians are among 25 internationally recognised experts named to assist a global body in identifying and prioritising web governance.
Government panel suggests manpower audit, re-deployment plan for Prasar BharatiA government-appointed panel has recommended a comprehensive manpower audit to map Prasar Bharati's staff requirements for the future.
Adopt DTH as DD's primary mode of telecasting content: PanelThe Prasar Bharati Expert Committee, headed by technocrat Sam Pitroda, submitted its report to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting...
Government panel recommends effective freedom for Prasar BharatiThe committee, headed by Sam Pitroda, suggested developing a funding mechanism for Prasar Bharati to address the need for autonomy with fin...
Kerala to use expertise of retired government officials for developmentIn order to ensure services of retired Government officials for the development of the state, CRED will be formed.
Prasar Bharati may get digital wingTo keep up with the changing times, Prasar Bharati may get a digital wing to reach out to the increasing number of Internet and smartphone ...
Rs 5.6 lakh crore needed for modernisation of RailwaysRailways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said the recommendations are presently under examination by the ministry.
Government drawing up plans to make Indian Railways financially viableThe government is readying a blueprint to rescue the railways from long years of rampant populism by successive ministers, lining up measur...
- Entrepreneurship Development Institute plans to seek feedback for National Entrepreneurship Policy
The EDI of India plans to hold consultative meets in 14 major cities to deliberate on the draft Draft National Entrepreneurship Policy.
- Sam Pitroda pushes for policy for entrepreneurs
Advisor to the Prime Minister Sam Pitroda is keen for the government to come up with policy for entrepreneurs.
Railway Budget 2012: Panel proposes surcharge on rail passenger fareWe are looking at a fivepronged strategy including modernising core assets, reviewing existing projects and exploring newer revenue generat...
Railway Budget 2012: Why there is a need to modernise and invest in safetyPitroda's team is spot on when it says that Railways could become a burden on the national economy if it is not operationally and financial...
- Indian railways need radical change to make it a vital logistics component
The railway ministry’s move is welcome, but hardly surprising: the government has been prompt to set up committees when in a bind.
- Israel asks India to help in reducing poverty in Middle East
Israel's President Shimon Peres has asked New Delhi to use its strength in solving the problem of poverty in the Middle East.
- 'Consider affirmative action beyond quota'
Even as central education institutions implement the new reservation-regime, the government is being asked to consider affirmative action b...