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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
TopicPrakash Javadekar

Topic: Prakash Javadekar

Cabinet allows issuing DTH service licenses for 20 years, opens up 100% FDI in sector

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said the change in guidelines would also allow 100% FDI in the DTH sector, which was earlier limited to just 49%.

India not responsible for climate change, contributes only 6.8% of global emissions — Javadekar

Union Environment Minister said India is 'walking the talk' on climate change and is the only G20 country which is complying to the Paris Agreement.

Stubble burning has stopped but Delhi’s air pollution remains serious, says Javadekar

The minister also said the Central Pollution Control Board has issued a notice to the Delhi govt to take strict & swift action on complaints to it about activities causing pollution.

Govt approves merger of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS India

The withdrawal restrictions have also been lifted. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said those responsible for deteriorating financial health of the bank would be penalised.

Avoid drama & sensation, good news is also news, I&B Minister tells budding journalists

Prakash Javadekar tells new IIMC students not to chase TRPs, highlights Modi govt’s achievements as an example of good news that should also be published.

Mumbai’s seafront Breach Candy Hospital to add 5 floors, gets Coastal Regulation Zone nod

Union Ministry of Environment and Forests has given approval to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital to demolish certain existing structures, and expand the facility to add 5 floors.

RJD hails end of Bihar’s ‘rakshas raj’ on ABP, Javadekar tackles air pollution on Times Now

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

Union Cabinet approves adoption of Jammu & Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act

The move will help establish all the three tiers of grassroots-level democracy in Jammu and Kashmir like in other parts of the country, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said.

‘Staying in denial will not help’ — Kejriwal slams Javadekar’s remark on stubble burning

Earlier in the day, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar asserted that only 4 per cent air pollution is due to stubble burning and rest are local factors.

Prakash Javadekar says only 4% pollution in Delhi-NCR due to stubble burning

The Environment Minister's statement came as he flagged off 50 teams to inspect pollution hot spots in Delhi-NCR Thursday and urged the Punjab govt to curb stubble burning.

On Camera

The Beckhams’ PR game is on track. Victoria’s 50th birthday was a pop culture moment

The Beckhams have had the sleekest, unassailable PR game in celebrity town. And much of it rests on their carefully curated social media image, especially on Instagram.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.