The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, July 13, 2004

POLITICS
UPA stands firm on FDI hike proposal
THE United Progressive Alliance (UPA) today decided to put up a show of unity in Parliament on the Budget proposals despite the Left parties coming down heavily against the move to allow higher Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance, ... More

`Left will vote against amending IRDA Act'
THE Left parties will vote against the Government if there is any move to amend the Insurance Regulation and Development Act (IRDA) seeking to increase foreign equity in the insurance sector, the Secretary of the United Trade Union Congress ... More

Uproar in Kerala Assembly over suicides by farmers
UNENDING reports of suicides by farmers in Palakkad and Wayanad districts led to an uproar in the State Assembly and triggered a walkout by the Opposition on Monday. An adjournment motion moved earlier had been disallowed, which forced members ... More

E-GOVERNANCE
Smart card tech expo in Delhi from July 15
IN a bid to focus on new applications of smart cards in the context of security and promotion of e-governance, the 4th Smart Card Tech India 2004 international conference would be held in Delhi on July 15. "The Smart Card Tech India would focus ... More

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