Ajay Maken resigns as Union Minister, rejig likely on Tuesday

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 21:33

Ajay Maken suddenly resigned on Saturday night as Minister for Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, setting the ball rolling for an organisational rejig in the Congress party and a reshuffle in the Union Cabinet which is likely to take place next Tuesday.

BCCI should agree to come under RTI: Maken

Last Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 18:21

Against the backdrop of allegations of spot-fixing during IPL matches, Union Minister Ajay Maken today said the BCCI - the national governing body for cricket in India - should come under the ambit of the RTI Act.

Will move street vendors` bill: Ajay Maken

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 21:26

Street vendors associations from across the country hailed the government for assurance that it will during the current budget session move the bill to protect the livelihood, dignity and human rights of millions of vendors.

Girisha still waiting for `promised` SAI job

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 17:45

He gave India its first medal at the Paralympic Games after finishing second in the Men`s High Jump event yet his silver-winning effort could not land him a job with the Sports Authority of India as promised by the former Sports Minister, Ajay Maken.

Seven additional lenders join credit guarantee scheme

Last Updated: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 20:24

With this, the total number of institutions which have subscribed to the Credit Risk Guarantee Scheme has gone up to 29.

Disparity, lack of skills biggest challenges: Maken

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 20:57

Increasing divide between the rich and the poor and lack of skill training among the poor youth remain the biggest challenges before the government, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Ajay Maken said Monday.

Govt mulling tough real estate regulator: Maken

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 18:38

Government plans to set up a tough regulator for the real estate sector with provisions for even jail term for the developer for putting out misleading advertisements about projects.

Over 68 million Indians living in slums

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 19:21

Approximately 68 million Indians are living in slums, according to a government census.

5.3 lakh families in the country are homeless: Maken

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 19:09

As many as 5.3 lakh families in the country are homeless, Minister for Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Ajay Maken has told Rajya Sabha.

Ajay Maken, Sam Pitroda to address Harvard India conference

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 11:22

Top Indian politicians, economists and corporate executives will deliver keynote addresses at the two-day Harvard India conference on country`s growth story and the way ahead.