DGFT slaps Rs 100 crore fine on Riddhi Siddhi Bullion

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 19:06

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has imposed a penalty of Rs 100 crore on Riddhi Siddhi Bullion and also cancelled its nominated agency certificate (NAC) for violation of RBI norms.

No role in declassification of Netaji files: NAC

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 14:58

The NAC has clarified that its chairperson plays no role in the declassification of secret documents relating to the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

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.

Aruna Roy opts out of NAC

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 12:45

Social activist Aruna Roy has decided not to continue in the UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi-led NAC after her term expires on Friday.

NAC member says Survey `wanting` in social securit

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 00:00

Finding the Economic Survey "wanting" in its social security commitment for unorganised workers, NAC member Aruna Roy on Wednesday said it did not specify how the government intends to attend the issue.

NAC approves monitoring mechanism for RTE

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 21:13

The NAC has given in principle approval for a monitoring and grievance redress architecture from local to national level for effective implementation of RTE.

NAC suggests measures to tackle discrimination in schools

Last Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 16:20

The Council has suggested to have a discussion with state governments on the issue and requested for suggestions from experts and teachers in this regard by January 28.

Dutch international Narsingh out for season

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 14:00

Luciano Narsingh received bad news on his knee injury as the Dutch international footballer might be out for probably for the rest of the season.

PSV to end year as Dutch winter champions

Last Updated: Monday, December 24, 2012, 13:57

PSV Eindhoven will end the year as Dutch Eredivisie "winter" champions for the 19th time in its history, with FC Twente finishing the year on goal difference as the second placed team.

NAC pitches for development of Northeast region

Last Updated: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 16:23

The National Advisory Council has favoured internet connectivity to the region through Bangladesh, daily direct flights from each of the seven state capitals to Delhi and a separate plan to implement healthcare initiatives.

NAC for tax benefits to private employers of disabled persons

Last Updated: Sunday, June 10, 2012, 15:32

Giving its suggestions on the draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill (RPDB), the NAC has also suggested extending subsidies and financial incentives for starting small scale income generation activities by household of persons with disabilities (PWD).

Give disabled children a choice, amend RTE: NAC

Last Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012, 13:24

The Sonia Gandhi-led NAC wants the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry to amend the right to education (RTE) law to ensure that disabled children have the choice to study.