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There is no prescribed dress code for Aadhaar enrolment

Some reports have appeared in the media about residents being asked to adhere to a dress code when enrolling for Aadhaar. UIDAI would like to clarify that it has not prescribed any dress code for residents who wish to enroll for an Aadhaar number. The only criterion is that the face of the resident should… Read More

Kapil Sibal Launches e-Gov Appstore

Shri Kapil Sibal, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India, today launched the pilot e-Gov application store. This e-Gov Appstore has been designed, developed and hosted by DeitY through NIC. The Appstore will being functional efficiencies in the government and enable citizen to receive services in more streamlined manner. Inclusion of IT is… Read More

The Law Commission of India Invites Suggestions on Electoral Reforms

The issue of ˜Electoral Reforms™ has been referred by the Central Government to the Law Commission of India for consideration and for suggesting comprehensive measures for changes in laws relating to elections. Acknowledging the importance of the subject, the Commission has prepared a Consultation Paper eliciting feedback from various stakeholders. The election system comprises a… Read More

Indo-Zanzibar collaboration on Labour Programmes

Zanzibar Labour Minister Mr. Haroun Ali Suleiman Calls on Mallikarjuna Kharge Emphasizes need to Strengthen Bilateral Ties A Delegation led by Mr. Harun Ali Suleman, Minister for Labour from the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar today called on Union Labour & Employment Minister Shri Mallikajuna Kharge here in New Delhi today. Welcoming the delegation Shri Kharge referred… Read More

PM in Thailand – Joint Statement

1. At the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, H.E. Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, H.E. Dr. Manmohan Singh, paid an Official Visit to Thailand from 30-31 May 2013. He was accompanied by the Minister of External Affairs, a high level official and media delegation. 2.… Read More

MoC Speak :: Food Security for Poor cannot be Compromised

The Union Minister of Commerce, Industry & Textiles Shri Anand Sharma today met outgoing Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO) Mr. Pascal Lamy and Director-General, WTO- Designate Mr. Roberto Carvalho de AzevÃªdo in Paris. During the meeting, Shri Sharma told them that India will play a constructive role in ensuring successful outcome in the Bali Ministerial.… Read More

Andhra Pradesh Plan for 2013-14 Finalized

The Annual Plan for the year 2013-14 for the state of Andhra Pradesh was finalised here today at a meeting between Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N.Kiran Kumar Reddy. The plan size has been agreed at Rs.53,000 crore. Mr Ahluwalia complemented the State Government for efforts… Read More

Indo-Japan Statement – Relations to extend beyond the 60 years of Diplomatic Relations

1. The Prime Minister of India, H.E. Dr. Manmohan Singh, is currently on an Official Working Visit to Japan on 27-30 May 2013 for the Annual Summit of the Prime Ministers at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe. The two Prime Ministers held extensive talks on bilateral, regional and global issues… Read More

PM Speak :: Strengthen ties with Japan

Following is the text of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh™s speech at the banquet hosted by the Prime Minister of Japan in Tokyo today: I am deeply thankful to Prime Minister Abe for his warm and kind sentiments. My wife and I are delighted to be back in Tokyo. Over the last two days, we have been… Read More

No recommendations to regularise betting

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has observed with considerable disquiet, the reports about match & spot fixing in cricket. BCCI is inquiring into allegations of match and spot fixing. As there is a conflict of interest in this inquiry, therefore BCCI President should tender his resignation on moral grounds, pending the outcome of the… Read More

Tripura Plan for 2013-14 Finalized

The Annual Plan for the year 2013-14 for the state of Tripura was finalised here today at a meeting between Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Chief Minister of Tripura, Mr. Manik Sarkar. The plan size has been agreed at Rs. 2500 crore. In his opening remarks on the performance of the State,… Read More

Constitution Of The Bombay High Court™s Tax Bench w.e.f. 10.06.2013

The Constitution of the Tax Bench in the Bombay High Court w.e.f. 10.06.2013 has been announced. The following is the Constitution: 1. THE HON™BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON™BLE SHRI JUSTICE M.S. SANKLECHA (COURT ROOM NO. 52) MONDAY TO FRIDAY EXCEPT THURSDAY For admission, final hearing and Interlocutory applications therein:- Original Side Civil Writ Petitions… Read More

Public Debt Management Quarterly Report – Jan to Mar 2013

Since April-June (Q1) 2010-11, Middle Office (MO) is bringing out a Quarterly Report on Debt Management. The current report pertains to the quarter January-March 2013 (Q4 of 2012-13). For Fiscal Year 2012-13 (FY13), Gross and Net Market Borrowings were higher than previous year by 9.4 per cent and 7.1 per cent respectively. Auctions during Q4 of… Read More