Economy to grow up by 6% in 2013-14: Rangarajan

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 23:05

Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) Chairman C Rangarajan Monday said Indian economy will grow up by 6 percent this fiscal on account of a good monsoon.

Data handling a challenge for policy-makers: Rangarajan

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 17:36

Handling and analysis of huge volume of data have become a challenge for policy-makers both in public and private sectors, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council Chairman C Rangarajan said today.

Sebi rejigs its advisory committee on mutual fund

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 15:27

Sebi has revamped its committee that advices the market regulator on matters related to regulation and development of mutual fund industry.

Food bill needs proper selection of beneficiaries: NAC member

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 15:09

Food security is necessary but not sufficient for reducing hunger, National Advisory Council (NAC) member NC Saxena says, cautioning disenchantment and anger once distribution of food grain begins.

Make disclosure or face shut down: Odisha govt to ultrasound units

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 19:11

Odisha government has decided to shut down ultrasound centres which have failed to disclose requisite information under the PCPNDT Act.

Scientists must give viable solutions to food, water security problems: PM

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 21:12

Asking scientists to find viable solutions to problem like food, environment and water security, PM Manmohan Singh warned country will lack human development unless "internal asymmetries are bridged".

Uttarakhand govt issues advisory after prediction of heavy rains

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 17:50

Uttarakhand government has issued an advisory asking civil and police administration to shift people to safe places and ensure no more loss of life.

Growth rate expected to be 6% this fiscal: Rangarajan

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 21:17

India's economic growth rate is expected to be at least 6 percent in the 2013-14 fiscal, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) Chairman C Rangarajan said Monday.

NAC for increase in state spending on health

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 21:21

The NAC on Friday recommended sustained increase in state spending on health and setting up of an over arching regulator to ensure that quality healthcare is provided by public and private entities.

Australia updates travel advisory for India after Uttarakhand floods

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 09:44

Australia has updated its travel advisory for India following recent severe weather conditions in Uttarakhand.

Jordan`s Prince Hassan to head UN advisory board

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 08:57

Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has appointed Prince Hassan of Jordan as Chairman of his advisory board on water and sanitation.

Govt re-constitutes NAC, Xaxa replaces Aruna Roy

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 16:20

After the exit of Aruna Roy, government has reconstituted the National Advisory Council by inducting renowned sociologist Virginius Xaxa into the 12-member panel chaired by Sonia Gandhi.