FOOD SECURITY
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Moody's raises concerns on food security bill ET NOW
At a meeting to review India's sovereign ratings, the global ratings agency Moody's raised concerns about the food security bill, derailing the government's subsidy math. However, the finance ministry asserts that the red lines will not be crossed.1:45
BJP stalls Parl over UPA ministers' resignation ET NOW
The UPA tried to get its food security bill passed in the Lok Sabha, but the BJP is in no mood to relent. According to the BJP, it will not allow any bill to be passed, unless Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and Law Minister Ashwani Kumar resign over the b...2:59
Sharad Pawar to meet PM over food bill Times Now
It is not just the BJP that opposes the Food Security Bill. The NCP too seems to be against it as the party chief Sharad Pawar has said that the bill should not be passed without discussion. Pawar is set to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the matter.3:31
Pawar checkmates govt over Food Security Bill Headlines Today
Although the UPA government has managed to bring on board TMC and Left over the Food Security Bill, its key ally, NCP, appears to be not in favour of the bill as the party chief Sharad Pawar has met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, demanding discussion over the...6:12
Fireworks at BJP top brass meet Headlines Today
BJP leader Ram Jethmalani gatecrashed the parliamentary party meet in Delhi and attacked the party's top leadership for not putting up a proper fight against the government. This incident has left the top leaders of the party red-faced and they are now contemp...3:27
Cong seeks Mayawati & Mulayam support India TV
Congress party is keen on getting the food security bill passed in Lok Sabha at the earliest, but BJP has made it clear that it will not allow the houses of the Parliament to function unless Congress makes Pawan Kumar Bansal and Ashwani Kumar resign from their...1:55
Trinamool backs food security bill Headlines Today
The Trinamool Congress has decided to support the UPA in passing of the food security bill. This comes after the Left parties said that they would be supporting the bill.3:46
Cong hits back at BJP over Parl deadlock Headlines Today
Information and broadcasting minister Manish Tewari says that the UPA believes that hunger should be removed and food security should be ensured, but certain sections of the Opposition believe that it is not the hunger but the hungry who should be removed. Tri...2:17
Congress getting ready for 2014 elections Aaj Tak
With just four days left for the session to get over, Congress is working steadily towards bringing in the food security bill ahead of the upcoming 2014 general elections. BJP has said that until the Railway Minister and Law Minister do not resign they will no...1:34
Lok Sabha adjourned once again India TV
As BJP continues to protest and demand the resignation of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and Law Minister Ashwani Kumar, the Lok Sabha had to be adjourned till 1 PM.5:37
Oppn stalls proceedings of Parliament Media One TV
The Budget Session of Parliament may be running out of time to pass crucial bills, such as the one on food security, but that has not stopped the Opposition from continuing its attack on the government, disrupting House proceedings.0:52
Rekha finally makes time to attend Rajya Sabha Aaj Tak
Bollywood actress Rekha finally made an appearance at the Rajya Sabha for the first time since she was instated as a member. But with the protests by the BJP demanding the resignation of Pawan Kumar Bansal and Ashwani Kumar in connection with corruption scanda...1:59
Choose bill or Ashwani & Bansal: BJP Headlines Today
The BJP has laid down an ultimatum before the government and has said that it will cooperate in passing the Food Security Bill, only if the law and railway ministers are sacked. The government is still confident of passing the Bill, with the support of BSP and...1:56
'Congress is trying to sweep matters away' Aaj Tak
While Congress gets ready to get the food security bill to be passed in the Lok Sabha, BJP has said that it will not allow the Houses to function unless Pawan Kumar Bansal and Ashwani Kumar resign from their posts. BJP leader Yashwant Sinha in an interview sai...12:22
Desh Superfast | May 7, 2013 Aaj Tak
A morning wrap of all political, crime, entertainment and sports news stories that are making headlines in India.2:57
Congress looks to pass food security bill today Aaj Tak
Despite all the protests in Lok Sabha, the Congress-led UPA government is determined to get the food security bill passed. The government tabled the report yesterday, but due to the disruption caused by the Opposition, the bill couldn't be taken up for conside...0:41
Amartya Sen backs food security bill Headlines Today
Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen has backed the food security bill, which is Congress president Sonia Gandhi's pet project. Sen says that the current version of the Bill is moderate and it will lead to a substantial enhancement of entitlement for the poor. He hit ou...3:45
Govt gears up to get food security bill passed Headlines Today
After tabling the ambitious Food Security Bill in Parliament yesterday, the government is getting ready to get it passed in the Lok Sabha today. The Opposition has hit back at the Centre, saying that they will not allow the Bill to be passed without a proper d...1:51
BJP to disrupt LS over ministers' resignation India TV
BJP continues to demand the resignation of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal as well as Law Minister Ashwani Kumar. The BJP has threatened to disrupt the proceedings of Parliament if their demands are not met. The Congress government, in order to shift the f...1:56
Opposition has no appetite for food security Bill Times Now
While the troubled UPA government is trying to push the food security Bill, the Opposition has been relentless, cornering the government on multiple scams and demanding the resignations of the PM and his ministers.2:52
Opposition corners government on scams Times Now
The UPA government is in the dock dealing with multiple scams, latest being the railway bribery case. On Monday, the government tried to push the food security Bill, but the adamant Opposition demanded the PM's resignation.1:40
Govt tables Food Security Bill amidst scam taints ET NOW
Even as the government battles with the taints of coal scam and Opposition's attack, the UPA tabled its very ambitious food security bill in the Lok Sabha for consideration and passage. However, the bill will be taken up for voting only on Tuesday.42:09
Govt uses Food Bill to counter Opposition? Times Now
Newshour | The Opposition condemns the government's attempt to take advantage of the situation in the House and says that the Food Security Bill was brought to deflect attention from various scams. Will the government be able to counter the Opposition charge o...8:44
Coalgate coverup | Arun Jaitley takes on Govt Times Now
Newshour | Can the CBI justify allowing the government to alter a report on the massive Coalgate scam? Is the blame to be equally shared between the CBI and the government on the Coalgate cover-up? Arun Jaitley, the leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha,...14:02
BJP stages protest outside Bansal's residence Headlines Today
BJP continues the protest, which it began inside the Parliament demanding the resignation of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal, outside Bansal's residence. Police have resorted to the use of force to disperse the riotous crowd. Meanwhile the party intend to ...4:30
Parl adjournent Sine Die? Times Now
Sources reveal that the House could be adjourned Sine Die tomorrow or day after. They further reveal that the government will be bringing in ordinance on the Food Security Bill. The Opposition claims that it wants a proper debate on the Bill in the Parliament ...2:36
Cong aggressively counters Oppn with Food Bill Times Now
Parliamentary affairs minister Kamal Nath says that the Food Security Bill is extremely important for about 65% of the population of this country and it is an historic Bill. He further says that the BJP wants to obstruct this because they feel that the Congres...7:12
'Take resignations, let House run' Times Now
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj leads the BJP's charge against the UPA over Food Security Bill. She says that the BJP wants a detailed discussion on the Bill in the Parliament and condemns the government's attempt to take advantage of the s...5:30
'Corrupt Govt indulging in cover up' Times Now
After the CBI filed an affidavit in the Supreme court alleging that the coal block allocation scam report was edited by the law minister, the attorney general and the Prime Ministers Office, the Opposition has been demanding the resignation of the law minister...11:52
No Bill without debate: BJP Headlines Today
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj leads the BJP's charge against the UPA over Food Security Bill. She says that the BJP wants a detailed discussion on the Bill in the Parliament and condemns the government's attempt to take advantage of the s...10:05
Govt tries to push through Food Security Bill Headlines Today
On a day when the CBI filed a damned affidavit to the Supreme Court, admitting that its coalgate report was changed by law minister Ashwani Kumar and the attorney general, the government has launched a counter attack after BJP criticised it. The government amb...14:34
Uproar in Parl over Food Security Bill Headlines Today
It looks as if the Opposition is ready to take on every move of the government. The Parliament has witnessed huge uproar after the government decided to move the Food Security Bill despite raging protests. The government appears to be keen to pass the bill as ...1:09
Traders Collective protest against Walmart Captain News
Traders Collective head Vikaramaraja stresses on the importance of withdrawing the Food Security and FDI in Retail bills. He also said that there will be more protests if the government does not do anything immediately to stop the passing of these bills.2:01
Food security bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha today India TV
The UPA government will table the food security bill in the Lok Sabha today. The Congress is looking to pass the bill as soon as possible keeping in mind the upcoming elections in 2014. The bill promises to solve hunger problems for all families below the pove...0:41
Food Security Bill likely to be tabled in LS Media One TV
The Food Security Bill, which was approved by the union cabinet, is likely to be considered in Lok Sabha today. The Bill makes a uniform coverage to 67% of the total population and does away with the below and above poverty line distinction.3:02
Anti-rape bill tabled in Lok Sabha India TV
Home Minister, Sushil Kumar Shinde presents the anti-rape bill in front of the Lok Sabha. The government is keen to pass the bill in the Budget session itself and not delay it any further.2:45
Anti-rape bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha today India TV
After the meeting on the anti-rape bill yesterday, the government is all set to present the bill in front of Lok Sabha today. After the meeting with other parties, certain changes have been incorporated into the bill, one of the main one being, keeping the age...3:00
Cabinet to discuss food security bill India TV
The food security bill will be tabled in front of the Cabinet for further discussion. The bill promises to provide families below the poverty line with rice priced at Rs 3, wheat at Rs 2 and dal at Rs 1 per kg. This bill has been termed as Sonia Gandhi's dream...16:49
President's address to the Parliament Media One TV
President Pranab Mukherjee, makes his first address to a joint gathering of MPs from both Houses of Parliament on the first day of the Budget session today. The President said that the government is trying to tackle the domestic and international factors that ...1:38
Budget session begins today JAIHIND TV
The Budget session of Parliament is set to begin today with the customary address by President Pranab Mukherjee. Railway Budget will be presented on February 26 and the General Budget on February 28. Among the key legislative measures, the government wants to ...0:50
Discussion on Food Security Bill JAIHIND TV
The meeting of state food ministers, called by the Centre, to discuss the Food Security Bill begins in Delhi. Anoop Jacob, Kerala's Minister for Food and Civil supplies, said his government will demand that the Centre stick to 7 kg food grain per head instead ...0:23
State ministers meet on Food Security Bill JAIHIND TV
The Center will discuss the Food Security Bill with state food ministers in a meeting headed by the Union Minister for Food, KV Thomas. Anoop Jacob, Minister for Food and Civil supplies will attend the meeting representing Kerala. The meeting is aimed at gathe...0:43
Meeting on Food Security Bill on Feb 13 JAIHIND TV
The Union Minister for Food, KV Thomas, informs that the Center will discuss the Food Security Bill with State food ministers on February 13. The meeting is expected to gather opinions from different States on the bill. Food Security bill, is one of the major ...1:50
Parl panel discusses Food Security Bill Headlines Today
The standing committee on Food and Consumer Affairs will discuss Congress party's flagship programme, Food Security Bill. As per the bill, the centre intends to spend Rs 1.30 lakh crore annually in subsidies. About 75 per cent of rural and 50 per cent of urban...2:37
PM's last-ditch attempt to woo Oppn with dinner Times Now
Congress is leaving no stone unturned to have a smooth running session of Parliament, including dinner diplomacy. The Prime Minister has invited the BJP to a dinner to ensure support and cooperation on the floor of the house. The last Parliament session was th...0:47
Food Security Act to become reality soon: PC Captain News
Finance Minister P Chidambaram reiterated that the UPA government was committed in bringing about policies that benefit the people in the country. He said that the government would ensure that the Food Security Act would soon become a reality.1:55
CWC meet to decide UPA's action plan JAIHIND TV
The Congress Working Commiittee (CWC) chaired by Congress President Sonia Gandhi will meet today to take stock of the present political scenario, especially the recent decision on FDI and the exit of Trinamool Congress (TMC) from UPA. The meet is also likely t...4:23
CWC to meet today to decide UPA's action plan Headlines Today
With Mamata Banerjee walking out of UPA and the government facing opposition heat on economic reforms, the Congress Working Commiittee (CWC) chaired by Congress President Sonia Gandhi will meet today to take stock of the present political scenario, especially ...0:41
PM's speech is laughable: Thackeray Aaj Tak
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has virtually extinguished the hearth at homes of India's poor, says Bal Thackeray in his mouthpiece Saamna. Thackeray also came down heavily on the PM saying he has been unable to explain the rationale behind FDI to his alliance ...24:19
Market Makers: Ashit Kampani ET NOW
Ashit Kampani of CosmicMandala 15 Securities has floated a new venture -- an automated trading platform to increase efficiency. He comments on the impact of interest rates and inflation rates. He says easing interest rates is key. Sectors he is keen on include...12:26
NCP Chief gives Sonia Gandhi 24-hour ultimatum Headlines Today
Maratha strongman Sharad Pawar sets a 24-hour deadline for Sonia Gandhi to resolve issues between the NCP and the Congress. The NCP Chief has decided to withdraw support from the UPA if his party's demands are not met. Sharad Pawar has asked for a greater say ...14:03
Pawar sets 24-hour ultimatum to resolve issues Headlines Today
Emphasizing the rift within the UPA, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar has given Sonia Gandhi a 24-hour deadline to resolve all issues. The NCP is still waiting on the Congress to react to the demands made. Sharad Pawar has asked for a greater say in the functioning of t...6:41
NCP to take decision on UPA alliance tomorrow Headlines Today
The rift between the UPA and the NCP is widening out into a chasm as Sharad Pawar postpones the final decision to tomorrow. The party demands more say in the functioning of the Maharashtra government and in the Centre. Latest reports however indicate that Shar...6:24
Pawar opposes MNREGA, Food Security Bill Headlines Today
In the backdrop of the Congress-NCP standoff, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has lashed out against Sonia Gandhi's pet project, saying that the MNREGA has hit agriculture production. The NCP Chief has also criticised the Food Security Bill. The Agriculture ...5:54
Pawar angry at NREGA, food security bill Aaj Tak
The real reasons for Sharad Pawar's anger are coming to light. His anger is directed at NREGA scheme due to which he says farmers are unable to get labour. Pawar is also miffed that his suggestion that a part of the amount set aside for the Food Security Bill ...2:35
G8 summit likely to focus on global economy International
The G8 summit, which is set to begin soon, is likely to focus on important issues like Euro crisis, international terrorism, and food security.12:02
Budget 2012 | Impetus to textile sector Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee outlines the changed custom duty structure, applicable to the textile sector.9:48
Budget 2012 | Encouraging rural finance Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee provides exemptions for financial service providers in rural areas.12:27
Budget 2012 | Income tax limit up to Rs 2 lakh Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee raises income tax limit marginally to Rs 2 Lakh from Rs 1.8 lakh.2:56
Budget 2012 | Increase in non-plan expenditure Headlines Today
The Budget has an increased allocation for non-plan expenditure.7:50
Budget 2012 | Encouraging research & development Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee spells out the plan outlay for research and development programmes.4:08
Budget 2012 | Women empowerment Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee outlines Budget allocations for women empowerment programmes.1:44
Budget 2012 | Allocations for healthcare Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee outlines Budget allocations for the healthcare sector.0:57
Budget 2012 | Focus on education Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee provides details of the plan outlay for the education sector.1:16
Budget 2012 | Development of backward regions. Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee spells out plans for developing backward regions.3:01
Budget 2012 | Impetus to inclusive growth Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee increases allocations for the welfare of SC, ST and tribal people.3:58
Budget 2012 | Food Security Act fully funded Headlines Today
While food subsidies and funds for the Food Security Act will be fully provided for, other subsidies could be cut down if they compromise the macro-economic fundamentals.17:55
Budget 2012 amid UPA's troubles from allies Headlines Today
Analysts discuss whether Pranab Mukherjee can present a reformist budget, when the UPA government is troubled by its allies, TMA and DMK.13:31
The Railway Report Card India TV
What ails Indian Railways, and what can we expect from the Railway Budget?20:26
Chennai mob beats up Andhra youth, and other news Headlines Today
Xenophobic Chennai mob beats up Andhra youth having mistook him for a North Indian. Workers across the country go on strike in demand of improved rights.12:01
Lokpal Bill in Parl, Raj vs Uddhav and more news Headlines Today
Lokpal Bill likely to be tabled in Parliament on Dec 22, Uddhav accuses Raj of betraying Marathis, and more.16:14
Cabinet to clear Lokpal Bill, Cong MLA arrested, and more Headlines Today
Cabinet likely to clear Lokpal Bill, CBI's prosecution wing to be brought under Lokpal and more.9:59
Crucial cabinet meet, Team Anna in Chennai, and more Times Now
While Union Cabinet is to meet to discuss crucial bills and a possibility of extending Winter Session of Parliament, Team Anna has reached Chennai to drum up support for its anti-corruption crusade.2:09
Cabinet meet to discuss Lokpal, Food Security Bills