The Hindu Business Line : Friday, February 25, 2005

Govt allows 100% FDI in construction sector
BIG time foreign investment flowing into the real estate sector could soon be reality with the Government today substantially easing the foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in the construction and real estate development sector. Instead of ... More

AP High Court terms Excise Policy `unconstitutional'
THE Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday struck down important aspects of the new Excise Policy declared by the State Government this month. Official sources said that the Government would go in for appeal over the verdict. Delivering a ... More

POLITICS

Left parties want more Plan outlay to meet CMP needs
THE Left parties on Thursday again pressed the Union Government to consider their proposals for the coming Budget, including an increase of Rs 50,000 crore in the Central Plan outlay to meet the commitments made in the Common Minimum Programme. ... More

TDP stages walkout
MEMBERS of the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) staged a walkout from the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Thursday in protest against the failure of the State Government to renew the contract of 6,906 Multi-Purpose Extension Officers ... More

SECURITY

Fighting for the Great Rann
It's a desolate, barren tract of land, but the armed forces guard it with a fierceness that inspires nothing short of awe. More

E-GOVERNANCE

Microsoft in pact for Bengali interface pack
MICROSOFT Corporation India Private Ltd on Thursday signed an MoU with the West Bengal Government for roll-out of a Bengali language interface pack for Microsoft Windows and Office in State Government offices and establishments. Nicknamed ... More

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