1,577 listed firms yet to appoint women directors: Govt

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 16:15

Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha also informed the Lok Sabha that 24 listed public sector companies do not have a woman director.

India can double economy in a decade: MoS Finance

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 22:00

The minister also claimed that the foundations laid by the Narendra Modi government's first year in office would restore the country's economic growth to the 8 per cent mark.

Kishtwar violence: Omar Abdullah accepts state home minister`s resignation

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 17:19

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accepted the resignation of Minister of State for Home Sajad Kitchloo, who had resigned while taking the responsibility of the communal violence that has gripped Kishtwar district.

Senior J&K officer alleges `slapping` by MoS Home

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 21:27

Irate over a senior government official coming late, a Jammu and Kashmir minister on Thursday allegedly slapped him ahead of the Chief Minister`s rally in Kishtwar district.

State`s role crucial to combat terror: MoS Defence

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 00:13

There is a need to strengthen the country`s intelligence network to combat terrorism for which contribution of states is crucial, Minister of State for Defence Jitender Singh said on Sunday.

Tariq Anwar assumes charge as MoS

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 13:47

Tariq Anwar has said allied sectors like dairying and animal husbandry play an important role in the growth of agriculture and betterment of farmers.

Prez poll drama: MoS PMO meets Pranab

Last Updated: Thursday, June 14, 2012, 00:14

In the backdrop of Trinamool Congress and SP countering Congress with three names for Presidential race, Minister of State in the PMO V Narayanaswamy met Pranab Mukherjee here late on Wednesday night.

Anna a ‘simple man’: MoS PMO reiterates

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 21:12

Earlier in a caustic attack on Team Anna, Narayansamy had claimed that Anna Hazare was surrounded by "anti-national elements" and those supported by "foreign forces".