NATIONAL I'm dismayed at tardy response of Indian firms: FM Finance Minister P Chidambaram today (Jan 22, 2005) pulled up India Inc for flouting corporate governance norms, saying many companies have yet to appoint independent directors and audit committees.
Anil demands family's involvement in settlements Spurning overtures from Mukesh Ambani for a one-on-one meeting to resolve the feud that has rocked the Reliance Empire, younger brother Anil Ambani today (Jan 22, 2005) made it clear that their mother and sisters would have to be involved in any process for a settlement.
Budget to focus on agri, job, social schemes: FM Finance Minister P Chidambaram today (Jan 22, 2005) outlined the broad contours of the Budget for the year 2005-06, saying that agriculture and employment will occupy the centre stage among the 6-7 priority areas.
Govt finalise guidelines for airlines flying abroad In a bid to prevent non-serious airlines from operating abroad, the Government has decided to ban Indian carriers from flying on a particular route for two years if they fail to fully utilise the rights granted for that route.
Cong leaders ask FM to focus on agri, job, health Congress leaders today (Jan 22, 2005) asked Finance Minister P Chidambaram to focus on five key areas of agriculture, employment, rural infrastructure, health and education in his forthcoming budget.
