Modi's plans to make ministers redundant

The prime minister's office will play the principal role in decision-making. Rediff.com contributor Renu Mittal reports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is consolidating power and decision-making in......

Worrying times for the Congress

The Congress, notwithstanding its depleted bench strength, failed to corner the government on a range of crucial issues during the just-concluded Parliament session, says Kavita ChowdhuryIt's like......

Babus denied access to Cabinet meetings

Without much ado, Prime Minister Manmohan Singhhas barred senior officers from the Union Cabinet. From the days of Jawaharlal Nehru, senior officers belonging to various ministries whose matters......

Reshuffle caught the media napping!

'Till the time the MSM and Modi don't trust one another, expect more Nirmala Sitharamans springing out from nowhere,' says Sudhir Bisht. IMAGE: Nirmala Sitharaman signs the register after taking......

India may use FDI as lever for labour exports

The Cabinet committee on World Trade Organisation matters will consider a proposal to further liberalise the country's foreign investment norms in exchange for greater mobility for Indian......

To market or not to market the Kumbh

In the wake of mounting pressure from Sangh outfits, the Madhya Pradesh government is likely to take a fresh decision on Wednesday on the fate of the marketing contract with Linterland, a Lintas......

Basmati may not get status of champagne

As world trade talks gather steam, we look at the issues that are on the table and India's position on them.Geographical indicationsAs part of his strategy to resolve some of the implementation......

Left divided over FDI in retail sector

The government has started discussions with the Left on allowing foreign direct investment in retail trading.Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath met Communist Party of India (Marxist) General......