CIL to seek revised MDO contract interest next week

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 19:17

"Based on discussions with participants we have modified and refined the terms of RFQ for inviting Mine Developer and Operator(MDO). We will release the tender next week," Coal India chairman S Narsing Rao said here on Saturday.

CIL unions to meet again next week to take a call on strike

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 22:21

The development comes in the wake of the meeting of the workers union with CIL remaining inconclusive on Wednesday.

Life term is rule, death penalty exception: SC

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 20:26

Life imprisonment is the rule and death penalty an exception and courts should also consider socio-economic compulsions such as poverty while awarding the extreme sentence to a convict, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held.

For fair competition, CCI reaches out to policymakers

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 15:30

The Competition Commission of India (CCI), that keeps a tab on unfair trade practices at the market place, is also carrying out sensitisation programmes for various trade association and private sector players.

Nuclear safety bill to be taken up in next session: Minister

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 15:51

Discussion on the key Nuclear Safety Regulatory Authority Bill is likely to take place in the next Parliament session, Government on Friday said.

Whistleblowers to get protection against threat to life

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 15:07

For the first time, a central government employee, who exposes corruption in his department, will be able to get protection against any threat to his life.

CoalMin sets another deadline; asks CIL to sign FSAs by Sept 6

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 18:45

The direction to CIL for signing of the pacts was given by the Coal Ministry in a meeting held recently.

People with non-judicial background can be CIC: SC

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 12:06

In a significant ruling, Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled its own ruling and held that people with non-judicial background could be appointed to crucial posts of Central Information Commissioners across the country.

20 political scams that shamed India

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 14:44

India has been rocked by a spate of scams in the recent past. Here is an overview of some of the most infamous scams that have hit the country over the years.

Land Acquisition Bill will help farmers: Kamal Nath

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 12:34

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday said the Land Acquisition Bill will help farmers get appropriate compensation.

Daikin India to invest Rs 330 crore this fiscal

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 13:16

At present, the company has a manufacturing capacity of half million units per annum of room air conditioners at its plant in Neemrana in Rajasthan.

Markandey Katju apologises for ‘90% of Indians are fools’ remark

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 15:33

) Markandey Katju on Saturday apologised to people whose feelings he may have hurt by his "90 percent of Indians are fools" remark or other statements.