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Setting up of a Commission of Enquiry to look into the incident of rape and assault on a young woman on 16th December, 2012 in Delhi and to suggest measures to improve the safety and security of women

The Cabinet today approved setting up of a Commission of Enquiry to look into the incident of rape and assault on a young woman on 16th December, 2012 in Delhi and to suggest measures to improve the safety and security of women. The Commission of Enquiry will be set up under the Chairmanship of Ms. Justice Usha Mehra, retired …

Disinvestment of 12.5 percent paid up equity capital of Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today approved the disinvestment of 12.5 percent paid up equity capital of the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd., that is 6,89,61,012 shares each of face value of Rs. 10/- each, out of Government of India’s shareholding of 92.5 percent, in the domestic market, as per SEBI Rules and Regulations. …

Nippon Steel – Study on the Possible Establishment of a Joint Venture to Manufacture and Sell Automotive Flat Steel Products in Indonesia

Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (hereinafter “NSSMC”) (Chairman & CEO: Mr. Shoji Muneoka) and PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk (hereinafter “PTKS”) (president director: Mr. Irvan Kamal Hakim) have agreed to conduct a detailed study to jointly launch a business for the manufacture and sales of automotive flat steel products in Indonesia (hereinafter, referred to …

Tatas perceived as the best Indian brand in the world, says ASSOCHAM survey

The USD 100 billion house of the Tatas is perceived as India’s best known global brands not only within the country but also overseas, according to an ASSOCHAM Perception Survey of top CEOs. A broad view emerging from the survey conducted among 78 top CEOs and heads of companies spread over major cities, including Delhi, …

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ТМК Establishes Service JV in UAE

TMK, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipes for the oil and gas industry, has established a service joint venture with EMDAD in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. The service and support center, Threading and Mechanical Key Premium LLC, will focus on repair of pipes and underground equipment, as well as threading …

McAfee’s Threat Predictions for 2013

India, Dec. 24, 2012 – In the wake of rising threats, it is important for everyone to be geared with new cyber challenges that would arise in the New Year. Kindly refer below for 2013 predictions for the enterprise sector by Mr. Jagdish Mahapatra, Managing Director, McAfee India & SAARC Top 10 Enterprise Security Predictions …

Prime Minister’s statement to the media at the 13th India-Russia Annual Summit

Following is the text of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s statement to the media at the 13th India-Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi today: “It is my great pleasure to welcome His Excellency President Vladimir Putin to India for the 2012 India – Russia Annual Summit. President Putin is a valued friend of India …

Achievements and initiatives of the Ministry of Mines for the Year 2012 – Mineral Concession System and Transparency

The Ministry of Mines has vide order dated 4.3.2009 constituted a Central Coordination-cum-Empowered Committee (CEC) under the chairpersonship of Secretary (Mines) to monitor and minimize delays at various levels in grant of approvals for mineral concession applications. The CEC meets quarterly, and has so far held ten meetings wherein important decisions aimed at minimizing delays in …

Achievements of the Ministry of Water Resources During 2012

Following are the salient features of the initiatives taken by the Union Ministry of Water Resources during the year 2012: Draft National Water Policy (2012) Released for Comments In pursuance of the strategies identified in National Water Mission Document as well as deliberations in National Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources had initiated the process …