{ISRO,China,2G_scam,Rating,Operation_twist,Bills,Juvenile,Pak.RTI,Tapes&RIL_Gas}

Dear all,

Welcome.

ISRO: GSAT-7 Satellite is equipped with high tech. communication equipment of frequency bands. Besides sea regions, it is capable of monitoring geographical land area as well. The ships are using communication facilities via INMARSAT Global Mobile Satellite Service Provider but this one would make India self-reliant. GSAT-7 would be operating on S, C & Q band besides Ultra high freq. It weighs 2625kgs and it's launch would cost around 470 crores INR. It would power through Lithium ion battery. Besides, solar panel arry would produce 2900 W energy. It had benn launched successfully from French Guyana's Kouru Space Station through Arian-5 VA 215 launch vehicle.

China: China's presence in South China sea had been opposed by India. During the ASEAN's meeting at Brunei, the defence minister for State had told that peaceful solutions should be found with talks. He attacked Pakistan stating that Afghanistan's peace has terrorism as biggest hurdles on it's way. The terrorists are getting shelters outside Afghan's borders. In the matter of South China sea, declaration made during 2002 should be followed. As per International law, disputes should be addressed. India appeals to all countries to maintain restraint. In UN's letter issued, it was mentioned that member countries should refrain from any steps that create chaos. The way to peace & solidarity would be found. Besides member countries, eight additional countries had participated.   

2G Scam: The Joint Parliamentary committee(JPC) formed on 2G scam case had once again rift over passing of two new members inclusion proposal in Rajya Sabha. BJP is considering demand of Chairman's decision in the matter. The Opposition leader, Jaitley, would be writing a letter to Chairman. The Opposition had objected stating that JPC members should be based upon their proportionate no. in Parliament & not on the basis of majority party. It is to note that earlier two vacancies had arisen due to DMK leader's RS membership expiry & Congress leader's inclusion in the cabinet. The Opposition leader stated that number & majority matters in JPC. CPM leader, Yetchury, had supported it who had also been involved in Parliamentary's representation letter being sent to US in regard to Gujarat CM, Modi, not being suitable for US Visa. The matter had been proposed by Parliamentary Affairs Minister. Comments are as under;

1. A wrong tradition is being made. The govt. has no right to nominate JPC members. The Opposition should be taken into confidence.  ...Jaitley, RS Opposition leader  

2. The discussion had been made and House is supreme in all matters. If the Opposition wants, voting may also be done. ... Parliamentary Affairs Minister of State

Credit rating: Moody's had stated that Food Security bill had made India's credit rating weaker for the reason of weaker govt. treasure. But the govt. is not agreeing. As per during next twelve months of implementation, it would not be affecting too much. In a statement by Moody's, food subsidy is increasing govt. expenditure annually by 1.2%, which is presently 0.8%. In such a scenario, it would make govt. situation critical. It had given rating of BAA3 which is general credit risk of medium grade. The bill would have expenditure of about 1.3 lakh crore INR. As per Moody's, it would increase in coming years. Also, subsidy would increase, which would present challenging enviroment to govt. 

"Operation twist": Outgoing RBI Governor had stated that due to supply related problems and governance, the problems had creeped resulting in sluggish economy. He had defended his policies. As per him, until govt. curbs CAD, market stability would be paramount. It is to note that various steps are taken by Central bank including lessening of liquidity. Also, Oil companies would have separate windows for dollars. New Governor, Rajan, would be replacing him on Sept. 5. 

As per him, only the govt. would curb CAD & not RBI. he had defended his policy measures. Infrastructure measures would take sometime which would also demand control of rupee fall out price. RBI's target is not exchange rate but rapid changes. He had also denied about monetary control. He  had termed it as "Operation twist".    

Bills(RTI)/Land acquisition bill: After Food security bill, land acquisition bill had been passed in Lok Sabha. The govt. had claimed that it had included provision for compensation in lieu of land. It would be four times the market value in rural area and twice the value in urban area. Besides, people would be joined in the mainstream so that socio-economic condition might be improved. It would be replacing the Land acquisition act 1894. Also, RTI amendment bill-2013 is being discussed, which seeks to keep all political parties out of purview of RTI. It had been presented in Lok Sabha.   

Also, a bill seeking abolishion of Collegium system for appointment of Judges is under discussion. It would have a Judicial appointment commission for them instead. It would include two Supreme Court Judges, law minister, two public members & Judicial(law) secretary. 

Juvenile/Delhi's Gangrape: The Juvenile Justice Board might give it's verdict today on Juvenile accused in Delhi's gang rape case wherein a paramedical girl student was gangraped in a luxury bus on Dec.16, 2012 and got succumbed in a hospital at Singapore. 

The Juvenile accused had turned into an adult on June 4 but he would be sentenced as per Juvenile definition. He had been bigger of all his brother/sisters. He had started doing conductor's job in luxury bus after running away from home. Also, prime accused, who had committed suicide, was driver of another bus. On the day of committing gangrape, the juvenile's age had been around 17 years 6 months 11 days. Based upon school certificate, he had been declared juvenile on January 28. The prosecution is over on May 26 with arguments on it. A petition filed before Supreme Court regarding definition of juvenile had resulted in delay of the aforementioned case decision by four times. But now Supreme Court had permitted to give verdict on him.

RTI/Pakistan: Based upon RTI act 2005, Pakistan is also considering "Freedom of Law information" bill, which had been approved by Senate committee on Wednesday. As per "Dawn" newspaper, the committee had taken eight months time and prepared the draft bill. It had overlooked Defence ministry's condition. Based upon President's spokesman headed committee, it is prepared. He had stated that Senate could not wait too long for ministry's response. The ministry had sought inclusion of NOC for all as condition. It would give right to information to all whether it is secret or classified or general information. The govt.'s decision would be put on websites.  The govt. officials would have to provide information within a period of twenty days. A complaint would be made if it is not done & the decision in this regard would be taken by the department's head. 

Radia tapes: The Ex-Corporate lobbyist, Nira Radia's matter had been heard in a Closed room by Supreme Court yesterday for about two hours. It's purpose had been to read secret documents, which had been cause of telephone tappings of VIP, industrialists, & leaders. The matter would be heard on October 1 openly.

Two Solicitor General's including CBI, Income Tax and Home ministry Officials were permitted to be inside during hearing. Counsels and lawyers were not permitted. It is to note that it was decided to conduct close room hearing on August 27. It is second such closed hearing matter in recent times. Earlier, Hawala case had been done in same way during 1996.

After disputes regarding matter being sensitive and involving names of various people, it was decided for closed hearing so as not to affect reputation and avoid damages in public interest.  As per complaint being sent on November 16, 2007 to Finance minister, Radia's phone were taped. She had raised business worth 300 crore INR in a span nine years. 

Cauvery basin gas: Reliance India Ltd. & it's associate co. BP Plc. had got their plan approved in R-series gas region for investment project worth 318 crore dollars. it would start production sooner. DG(Hydrocarbons) Headed committee had approved RIL & it's associates BP Plc. & NECO resources for thirteen years gas exploration from D-34 block with 1.3-1.5 crore cu. m gas daily production. It's estimated production is almost equal to D1 & D3 joint production. D-34 has 220000 crore cu. ft of gas reserves.     RIL has 60% stake in KG-D6 block. It had handed over it's development plan duringJanuary 30. DG(H) had reduced the estimate by 1,19100 crore cu.ft. against 141300 crore cu.ft. RIL had estimated 149 lakh cu.m max. which is reduced to 129 lakh cu. m. D34 is Southward in KG-D6 block. It was notified during May 2007. During Nov.2011, it was declared as feasible by DG(H). 

With regards,

M.K.Pachraiya

{ISRO,Election_contesting,IAS_suspension,Asaram_Bapu, Cauvery_basin_gas, Legal_Course, IMS,&Aakash-4}

Dear all,

Welcome.

ISRO: GSAT-7 Satellite is equipped with high tech. communication equipment of frequency bands. Besides sea regions, it is capable of monitoring geographical land area as well. The ships are using communication facilities via INMARSAT Global Mobile Satellite Service Provider but this one would make India self-reliant. GSAT-7 would be operating on S, C & Q band besides Ultra high freq. It weighs 2625kgs and it's launch would cost around 470 crores INR. It would power through Lithium ion battery. Besides, solar panel arry would produce 2900 W energy. It would be launched from French Guyana's Kouru Space Station through Arian-5 VA 215 launch vehicle.

Election contesting: The govt. had brought amendment against Supreme Court's order regarding contesting of elections against those declared ineligible after being found guilty or sentenced for a period of two years. But legal persons state that whatever law is being made by govt., it is subject to judicial review and it had to be proved legally. 

The Public representative law amendment bill is passed in Rajya Sabha & is likely to be passed in Lok Sabha too. It is to note that Supreme Court had, on July 10, given two major decisions namely firsly, those found guilty would be ineligible to contest and secondly, contesting would be prohibited from prison or under Police custody. Earlier, Supreme Court had stated during May 2002 that voting is under freedom of expression & RTI also comes under it. A voter is free to note about candidates.

The Apex Court had also ordered during that time that every candidate would have to file an affidavit wherein education, assets and his criminal record would be detailed. The govt. had brought a law but Supreme Court had rejected the law on March 13, 2003. 

The Court had stated that executive could not reject the order without citing legal deficiency. The new law had to be in tandem with Constitution.  

IAS suspension: The suspended IAS official of UP cadre, who got clean chit from other official, he is also put in waiting list & is being considered to be having got his transfer as punishment. It is to note that upon his directions only, the suspended IAS official had taken action on Mining Mafia. It had got criticism to the UP govt. The State govt. had later cited demolition of a masjid wall as reason for suspension along with Show cause notice given to her. Also, the report in this regard didn't had her name and then the Urban development Minister of State had termed the report as wrong. It is learnt that his transfer had been considered then itself and when time was ripe, he got transferred. He is said to be very strict official who had been removed by Unnao District collector. 

Asaram Bapu: He had alleged that allegations are put upon him by Mother&Son i.e. UPA chairperson & Rahul behalf. The conspiracy is done as per them. Speaking at Bhopal airport, he stated that he does not need any one and got enraged over Rajasthan govt. support. Earlier Jodhpur Police had stated that he had to surrender latest by Aug.30 following which he had denied it. The dead line would not be extended and his arrest would be made. On the other hand, Asaram Bapu had gone to Surat where he had told that if he is proved guilty by any one, he would award five lakhs INR to him. 

Earlier, Gujarat CM, Modi, had stated that none should support him. Modi had told other leaders to be impartial. 

Economy: Due to increased imports and less value of rupee, Finance minister's hands are tied for providing incentive packages. Also, govt. expenditure is to be reduced. He had asked for 10-20% reduction in all ministries earlier. The interest rates were also lowered due to which fiscal deficit became about 4.9% of GDP during past year. This year, Current account deficit has to  be reduced from 4.2%. The govt. believes gold imports to be reason for it. The imports are to be reduced. Due to lesser exports, imports are increased this year. CAD had resulted in falling of rupee value. Therefore, entire exercise would to control it.

It is the second year in continuum for controlling govt. expenditures. The CAD is supposed to be limited to 7000 crore dollars from 8800 crore dollars. All products being imported are observed. Besides, gold and silver, food oil is also included along with metals. During Q1, the trade deficit had reaced 5018 crore dollars. 

The reduction policy had resulted in incoming of less dollars. Neither exports are increased nor foreign investment had increased. Due to improvements in US economy, FDI came. FII had also been disinterested. Due to it, foreign currency reserves had been under pressure. 

Cauvery basin gas: Reliance India Ltd. & it's associate co. BP Plc. had got their plan approved in R-series gas region for investment project worth 318 crore dollars. it would start production sooner. Director General (Hydrocarbons) Headed committee had approved RIL & it's associates BP Plc. & NECO resources for thirteen years gas exploration from D-34 block with 1.3-1.5 crore cu. m gas daily production. It's estimated production is almost equal to D1 & D3 joint production. D-34 has 220000 crore cu. ft of gas reserves.     RIL has 60% stake in KG-D6 block. It had handed over it's development plan during January 30. DG(H) had reduced the estimate by 1,19100 crore cu.ft. against 141300 crore cu.ft. RIL had estimated 149 lakh cu.m max. which is reduced to 129 lakh cu. m. D34 is Southward in KG-D6 block. It was notified during May 2007. During Nov.2011, it was declared as feasible by DG(H). 

Legal Course: Supreme Court had accepted that it is costly to take legal course as of now due to heavy costs. It had been beyond the reach of common man. Supreme Court had expressed concern about commercialisation of judiciary business. It had been commented by Justice Bench about the unsatisfactory & slow progress of legal course. The Apex Court had stated that people have opined that it is difficult to get justice during their lifetime. Earlier, it had been pure but now it is commercialised. The Advocates have duty to not exploit the trapped personnel. Law is not trade and it is not interpreting any commercial items. 

IMS: Indian Maritime services would be formed and linked with Civil services for maintaining sea ports and sea services. The National Shipping Board's member stated that under Ex-Secretary's head, a committee had been formed which would be handing over the report to Central Shipping ministry. Later amendment would be presented before the Parliament. The IMT could come into existence by next year. The examination for it would be under UPSC Civil services exam only.

Aakash-4: The cheaper tablet PC, Aakash-4 would be launched by next year January which would have regional languages reading and editing facilities. It would have Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Oriya, Assamese, Urdu, Manipuri, Sanskrit, Devanagari, etc It would also have audio-video chatting facility. The features would be 1 GB memory, 4 GB internal storage, 2G,3G, 4G data connectivity dongle facility. The seven inch touch screen would have Wifi, blue tooth etc. It's battery would have shelf life of two years. It would have .pdf file reader along with e-book reader. It would be linked with "Clicker" facility for student-teacher interface.

With regards,

M.K.Pachraiya

{Modi_brand,EC,FDI(Print),Japan,IEEE,IAS_suspension,Women_bank,NPA,2G,&Sahara}

Dear all,

Welcome.

Modi brand: The Gujarat CM, Modi, had greeted Muslim community brethern on the eve of festival. He had greeted the community for including them in Gujarat's development and peace. He had stated that every festival brings peace and unity and increases it.

It is to note that he had conducted Sadbhavana fast program during September 2011 after which Muslim community had come forward in his support. 

Election Commission: Election Commission had stated that to all Chief Secretaries of the State that as per Supreme Court order dated July 10, any MP or MLA being declared guilty would have his election rejected thereof and the seat would remain vacant. It is directed that govt. prosecutors should be stated that any such decision coming from Court should be duly informed to the Legislative assembly or LokSabha Speaker. The Chief Secretary of Election Commission had stated that the said Court order had come into effect. If any member is found guilty, his membership would be rejected. It is to note that Court had rejected Public representative act, 1951 subclause (4) of Clause (8).  

FDI(Print): The Home ministry is against FDI increase in print and electronic media. In a reply, the Minister of Commerce had stated that media is a sensitive area. It should be within stated limits. The govt. had liberalised FDI in other areas and Home ministry had discussed upon it. The FDI in telecon. sector is 100% whereas in Foreign airlines, it had been allowed upto 49%. 

Japan: Japan had stated that it had summoned Chinese envoy in regard to  Chinese ships moving in disputed islands region on Wednesday. As per Foreign ministry spokesman, opposition had been registered before Executive envoy. China terms it as Diou whereas it is Senkaku in Japanese. It is widely believed that there are lot of natural resources beneath sea bed in that region.

IEEE: International organisation for Standards, IEEE had presented standards for Smart grid and other areas for Indian Companies. The program manager had stated that renewable energy companies would be benefiting from it. They would be able to compete globally too with the adoption of the standards. The standards are almost same through out the world except temperature variations. He stated that standards increase competition thereby resulting in lesser price. The Solar market is on the rise. IEEE Engineer stated that around 900 standards are prepared whereas 200 are being worked out.

IAS Suspension: After young IAS Officer's suspension, IPS Officers had also come in her support. The Central IPS association had asked for cancellation of her suspension terming it as one sided only.

There are around 4,000 IPS Officers as its members. Also, the Supreme Court had agreed to conduct early hearing of a PIL seeking her suspension's cancellation. The Bench headed by Chief Justice of India would be hearing the petition(PIL). It is to note that the PIL had been filed by counsel seeking immediate hearing on Thursday. It was argued that her suspension had been due to implementation of the Court's order. The PIL had basis of earlier Court orders wherein District Collectors and other officials are ordered for stopping of illegal construction of religious worshiping at govt. and public places.

The said IAS official had been suspended as Gautam Budh Nagar SDM on July 27 under alleged pressure of mining mafia. However, the UP State govt. claims that she had demolished a masjid wall making communal harmony put in danger. Also, a charge sheet had been given to her on August 4 seeking reply thereof.

Earlier, 4700 membered IAS association had also come in her favour/support seeking change in resignation rules.

 

Women Bank: The first branch of Women's Bank would be opened in New Delhi during November. The Parliament approval would be needed for it. The initial capital would be around 1,000 crore INR. Earlier, the Minister of Finance for State had stated that money would not pose hindrance to such bank. Initially, six branches would be opened in six different cities. The women's bank opening was declared during presentation of budget 2013-14. 

It would cater to the services of Women folks. It would provide financial services to the women entrepreneurs. Also, a savings program would be run by Bank. 

NPAs: As the gas production in Cauvery D6 block reduces, the banks are concerned as 40,000 crores INR worth loan had been granted to electricity generating companies. These plants were to be supplied gas provided through D6 blocks. The Petroleum ministry accepted the fact stating that this amount could turn into NPA. The Central govt. had given loans to various power plants seeing probable gas storage in D6 block of Cauvery basin. It had resulted in lesser production of electricity amounting 4,905 MW. It is to note that the gas supply to electricity plants had been stopped since March 2013.

After ONGC and GSPL's gas supply production had started but chances are less.

2G tapes: Supreme Court had asked CBI for delay in 2G matter tapes. As per Court, the talks are serious. It includes deals and touts are spread in all departments. CPIL had demanded that tape conversation is not linked with private matters. The next hearing is scheduled on August 12. The noted Industrialist, Tata, had filed petition stating that it should not be leaked to media. The NGO had asked that a person is talking on other serious matters. The tapes also reveal that touts are present in all govt. sectors. 

The Court had further asked that when it had been clear in 2009 about tapes matter, why no action had been taken till now? The Committee had submitted its report on analysis of talks contained in it. CBI had stated before the Court on July 31, 2013 that it included criminal talks for which Court had ordered that action should not be done upon Court's order. 

Sahara: Sahara group Chief had pleaded that it had no loan recovery amounting to 24,000 crore INR. The fund had been collected by two companies of the Sahara Group. SEBI had stated that his passport should be seized until any decision comes in this regard. The group had issued a statement before the media that company had already paid the amount. The Bench had asked whether the affidavit filed prior to it had been contrary? The counsel, Jethmalani, had asked to take a lenient view of the matter. Subrata Ray had been chief but the payment due is not only his responsibility. As per SEBI counsel, he is asking appointment from SEBI chief. Now, he cannot shed his hands off. He demanded stern punishment for Directors and Promoters of the Group companies. 

With regards,

M.K.Pachraiya

{e-filing_returns,Midday_meals,Juvenile,Joint_Exercise,National_Green_Tribunal,Malnutrition/Gujarat,Monsoon_session,Whistle_blower_bill,RTI_Act2005,NCP,FDI,Gangster,&Mining_Mafia}

Dear all,

Welcome.

e-filing of returns: Yesterday was the last date of e-filing of returns. Due to large no. of returns, there is danger of overloading of website. But Income tax department had relaxed the norms for filing of tax returns uptil next two years. But it is with file.

If there is no tax to be filed, it would not be fined. But if there is any claim, then it would be fined at 1% of the balance tax amount.

Midday meals: The National Accreditation Board of Laboratories (NABL) would be taking the sample for checking the quality of meals. It would be evaluating the calories present along with protein availability. It is claimed that it would help in correcting mid day meal programme. The Central govt. had asked for checking quality of Midday meal programme being run with assistance of fourty one agencies. Seven joint review mission would be send in various States.

Juvenile: The petition made by Janata Party chief, S.Swamy, made for changing the definition of juvenile had resulted in the verdict by Juvenile Justice Board on Delhi's Gangrape accused to be heard on August 19. The petition is to be heard on August 14 after which the juvenile accused in the Delhi's gangrape case would be penalised. Earlier, the petition was to be heard on July 25 but got delayed further. In it, it is sought to change the definition of juvenile. 

Joint Exercise: US Army chief had proposed for joint training of Armies after being impressed by India's successful anti-terrorism campaigns. The Army chief had called for joint training so that India's experience could be shared. He had stated about such training in hilly areas. Also, whatever is learnt by them would be shared. It would be checked as to how it could be used in the future. US would like to learn from India about it's operations in complex situation and difficulty prone areas.

National Green Tribunal: It had put ban upon mining without permission from any riverside. Also, it would be implemented strictly in all States. However, it is already there in most States where Sand is taken but now it is made compulsory. 

The Bench of National Green Tribunal had stated it during hearing of the petition on Sand mafia in Uttar Pradesh. In it's order, it had asked for implementation across the country. Terming it as serious, such mining would require permission from Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF) and/or State's Environmental Assessent Tribunal. Presently, it is not required for less than five hectares of area but it would also require it from now. Also, the UP State govt. had been told to issue strict directions in this regard. It is to note that a young IAS Officer had been suspended after taking action against Sand mafia.

MoEF minister had stated that any such activity would be dealt strictly. Based upon the investigation report, ministry would take action against such Mafia.

Malnutrition/Gujarat: The Gujarat's midday meal could be including Candy made from banana as it is nourishing. It provides vitamins and iron. The Navasari Agriculture University scientist had stated that an official had shown interest in it. It costs less than a rupee. It has medicinal value. It provides fibre, iron and vitamin B. As per CFTRI, it is safe for humans. 

Monsoon session: The session was adjourned due to strong opposition. It is to note that PM had appealed for smooth running of the session. The govt. had to pass 44 bills after discussions. But the SP party had come against it stating that it would not be supporting on some issues. BJP had been in principle supporter of few issues. But other issues are not agreeable.

Also, issue regarding corruption and suspension of UP IAS cadre had come forward. UPA chairperson had wrote to PM to take tough stand on the issue. SP had opposed it. Some of the issues regarding bills are food security, land acquisition, company related bill, IRDA, Pension bill etc. 

Also, Rail bribery (Rail gate), CBI/IB, Diesel/Petrol price would make it difficult for the govt. During next few months, four States would undergo assembly elections. 

On Sunday, NDA's meeting had concluded for strategy formation. NDA would be stressing upon amendments. Public distribution system, financial management, implementatin etc are it's concern. It might bring Food security in line with Chattisgarh State. Some key issues would be made like shared by both BJP & Congress. Also, Ex-Rail minister's involvement is not found by CBI, which would be claimed as tainting him by BJP.

Many other issues would be on agenda like rupee decline, Chinese infiltration, Disaster and relief etc. 

Whistle blower protection 2012 bill: The amendment for the said bill is approved by the Cabinet on Thursday. The Central govt. would be appointing a nodal Officer in each department for fighting against corruption. He would be primarily responsible for checking into Whistle blowers complaints. Earlier, CVC was the competent official in this regard. Now, CVO would be authorised for it. It is due to increased complaints regarding corruption.

RTI Act 2005: The Retired Justice, Hegde, had criticized efforts to keep political parties out of purview of RTI Act. Various political parties are against it. As per CIC's order dated June 3, Information Officer had to be appointed by six political parties which have been declared as Public institutes. 

As per Justice Hegde, whether are not in power, Political parties have interference in administration. They are responsible for public and due to their relations with public issues, they are public institutes. The parties should inform the source of donations.

NCP: The making of Gujarat CM, Modi, as PM candidate is not going to benefit Bhartiya Janata party as per NCP chief, Sharad Pawar. coalition govt. had been order of the times. It would not have any affect with Modi as PM. A PM should be acceptable to all parties. BJP would not get support from other parties as per him. He had also indicated of leaving his active politics.

He stated that he is neither in race of being PM nor would contest upcoming general elections. As per him, people are favouring coalition govt rather than single party govt.

With regards,

M.K.Pachraiya

Original_app_mssg(1) FDI

Industry-- Present FDI---Changes(pattern)

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1. Petroleum/ Natural gas -  49% (FIPB)  -  49% (Auto)

2. Commodity Exchange     -  49% (FIPB)  -  49% (Auto)

3. Power Exchange         -  49% (FIPB)  -  49% (Auto)

4. Stock Exchange         -  49% (FIPB)  -  49% (Auto)

5. Assets reconstruction  -  74% (FIPB)  - 100% (49%Auto/>49FIPB)

6. Credit Info. bureau    -  49% (FIPB)  -  74% (Auto)

7. Single brand retail    - 100% (FIPB)  - 100% (Auto)

8. Basic/cellular phone   -  74% (49%auto)(>FIPB)  - 100%(>49%Auto)

9. Courier                - 100(FIPB)  - 100% (Auto)

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Original_app_mssg(2) Gangster

Noted gangster, Abu Salem, had been extradited from Portugal against which he had filed a petition in the Supreme Court. The Bench had kept the verdict safe for today on July 9. After reverting back of charges of keeping explosive and various acts of TADA by CBI, the verdict would be given today. The Attorney General had stated that the Indian govt. is committed to assurance given in the Portugal Court. It had asked for reverting back of charges framed by the Lower Court. During January 31, his petition had been rejected by TADA after which he had appealed before the Supreme Court.

Original_app_mssg(3) Mining Mafia

The suspended IAS officer's case had been sought for details regarding action taken by govt. by the Lucknow Bench of High Court. The Court had declined to interfere in the suspension matter stating that if the petitioner demands, a separate petition could be put up in this regards. The Bench had apprised of the IAS official's effort in curbing Mining mafia. As SDM, IAS official had seized 24 Dumper along with 15 people by constituting a special squad. As per Bench, illegal mining causes environmental imbalance. It poses danger to the society. It had sought details from the State govt. The State govt.'s attorney  had argued that only the affected person could file the petition against suspension which the Court had accepted. The Bench had sought details about the govt. action against illegal mining activities.

The next hearing is scheduled on August 19.

The Central govt. had written a third letter to Uttar Pradesh govt. after not receiving reply of its earlier two letters. UP govt. had sent single reply for all three letters and also framed charges against the said officer. Also, it had asked for appeal or memorial's copy in the said matter from the Centre. The State govt. had termed the suspension as correct. The matter is likely to cause uproar in the Parliamentary monsoon session.

DoPT minister had stated that after a letter by UPA chairperson to PM, DoPT had asked for immediate reply. Later, reply had come from Chief Secretary(appointment) to Central govt. Personnel dept. Secretary wherein previous two letters had also been referenced. The reply states that if any IAS officer sends an appeal, a copy of the same would be sent to Centre with comments of the State govt. But till date, it had not received any such appeal. 

M.K.Pachraiya

{Whistle_blower_protection2012, Pak,Modi_brand, Subsidized_meals,FDI,SEC&Mining_mafia}

Dear all,

Welcome.

Whistle blower protection 2012 bill: The amendment for the said bill is approved by the Cabinet on Thursday. The Central govt. would be appointing a nodal Officer in each department for fighting against corruption. He would be primarily responsible for checking into Whistle blowers complaints. Earlier, CVC was the competent official in this regard. Now, CVO would be authorised for it. It is due to increased complaints regarding corruption.

Pakistan: Foreign minister had hoped that the appointment of new President in Pakistan would strengthen bilateral relations. He is related to Agra and would have positive view on improving relations. Upon new State creation, he had stated that it is not dependent upon one person but opinion prevails. He rejected notion of division of UP. 

Modi brand: Gujarat CM, Modi, would be finalizing plans for registering of victory on 26 seats of LokSabha during upcoming general elections. Team Modi's BJP General Secretary and National Vice President of Kisan morcha would be present for making strategy in htis regard. Then Gujarat CM, Modi, would be touring on National Campaigning. The State committee had discussed about the issues.

The strategy would be under discussion today at Gandhinagar Town hall upon the strategy for the elections. Presently, there are 17 seats of BJP followed by 09 seats of Congress. During past sub elections, Porbandar & one more seat was snatched by BJP.

Modi had inaugrated forest festival at Dwarka. He stated that during past ten years, five crore trees had been planted in forests. Four persons had been awarded too. Also, the earning stake had been distributed amongs Panchyats. 

BJP Leader, Advani, had praised Modi's govt. along with Shivraj's govt. in Gujarat & M.P. respectively on Thursday stating that both govt. had provided better governance. But he had been unavailable during BJP's & RSS's meeting. BJP had issued stated it to be due to his pre-fixed programmes. BJP would go to public with cause of good governance. All three of BJP's Chief ministers are providing better governance.  

Subsidized meals: Amidst Indian govt. Planning commission's definition of poverty line, the South Indian State CM had come up with a new plan for breakfast and lunch at 01 INR & 08 INR. Earlier, many leaders had claimed for 1, 5, & 12 INR as sufficient for full meals. In Chennai, around 1.5 lakh people are eating subsidized meals. People queue up in lanes and get subsidized food after around four hours of time. They get Idli/Sambhar during lunch and curd rice and sambhar rice as meals. Well class people are also found there. A total of 1,000 canteens are planned with review next month.

With regards,

M.K.Pachraiya

Original_app_mssg(1) FDI

Industry-- Present FDI---Changes(pattern)

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1. Petroleum/ Natural gas -  49% (FIPB)  -  49% (Auto)

2. Commodity Exchange     -  49% (FIPB)  -  49% (Auto)

3. Power Exchange         -  49% (FIPB)  -  49% (Auto)

4. Stock Exchange         -  49% (FIPB)  -  49% (Auto)

5. Assets reconstruction  -  74% (FIPB)  - 100% (49%Auto/>49FIPB)

6. Credit Info. bureau    -  49% (FIPB)  -  74% (Auto)

7. Single brand retail    - 100% (FIPB)  - 100% (Auto)

8. Basic/cellular phone   -  74% (49%auto)(>FIPB)  - 100%(>49%Auto)

9. Courier                - 100(FIPB)  - 100% (Auto)

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Original_app_mssg(2) SEC

Federal regulators have accused a former technology manager at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. of insider trading, saying he profited by using quarterly earnings data he obtained ahead of company announcements.

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the civil charges Friday against Chad McGinnis, formerly a systems administrator at Green Mountain, and his friend Sergey Pugach. They made a combined $7 million in illegal profits by using the inside information before 12 of Green Mountain's 13 quarterly earnings releases since 2010, the SEC said.

Waterbury, Vt.-based Green Mountain wasn't accused of wrongdoing. The company said in a statement that it is cooperating with the SEC's investigation and that it had terminated McGinnis for violations of its policy against insider trading.

Attorneys representing McGinnis and Pugach said they had no immediate comment.

McGinnis lives in Morrisville, Vt., while Pugach lives in Hamden, Conn., the SEC said.

Original_app_mssg(3) Mining Mafia

The suspended IAS officer's case had been asked for details regarding action taken by govt. by the Lucknow Bench of High Court. The Court had declined to interfere in the suspension matter stating that if the petitioner demands, a separate petition could be put up in this regards. The Bench had apprised of the IAS official's effort in curbing Mining mafia. As SDM, IAS official had seized 24 Dumper along with 15 people by constituting a special squad. As per Bench, illegal mining causes environmental imbalance. It poses danger to the society. It had sought details from the State govt. The State govt.'s attorney  had argued that only the affected person could file the petition against suspension which the Court had accepted. The Bench had sought details about the govt. action against illegal mining activities.

The next hearing is scheduled on August 19.

M.K.Pachraiya

Party/RTI,Modi,Court_Rulings,RBI,Sahara,ISRO&MBT

Dear all,
Welcome.

Political Outfits/ RTI: The govt. had decided to keep all political parties out of RTI law. It would suitably amend RTI Act 2005. A draft in this regard would be put up before the cabinet. It is prepared by the DoPT.
It is to note that the govt. had to take the step as earlier order issued by CIC had kept political parties under the scope of RTI. It had also directed six major political patties to appoint Information Officer within a period of six weeks. These are Congress, BJP, BSP, CPI, CPM, & NCP. CIC had also told them to made donations public, which had been opposed by all political parties except CPI.
The Act 2 of said RTI act would be amended for new definition of public servant. The CIC had issued order on June 3.

Modi brand: At Jharkhand's Ramgarh district, BJP member, Yashwant Sinha, had stated that Modi would be the next PM. He is saying it openly. He also stated that cine actor Shatrughan Sinha is his friend but his statement is objectionable with Nitish kumar as the one who betrayed. He spoke to reporters at BJP leader's house. due to govt. policies, fiscal deficit had reached heights but Congress is playing. Food Security bill is dangerous than MNREGA. It would become a source of corruption.
Nitish kumar had been made Bihar CM by BJP itself. During the upcoming elections, his stature would be lowered.

Court Rulings:
1. NEET: The Health ministry would raise legal steps for continuing NEET for medical students. Under it, Ministry would file review petition against Supreme Court's order. If it doesn't work, the law may also be amended suitably. It's stance is agreeable to law ministry.
It is to note that three member bench had decided to cancel the NEET test by 2-1. Though Justice Dave had maintained MCI decision to continue it. He had cited paucity of time for consideration by other Judges.
2. KNPP: The Executive Chief Justice Bench had rejected two petitions related to Atomic Energy Regulatory Board's NOC for implementation of 15 directions by Supreme Court. Making them as basis, a petition was filed on July 17 wherein the State govt. had told Court that the criminal cases against protesters could not be reverted tback as the City's situation is not conducive to it. The Madras High Court had asked for reverting of cases against those accused for anti-Nuclear power plant demonstration
3. PMLA: The case against Cine star, Bachhan, & SP's Amar Singh is on the verge of closure. It is to note that the administration had asked for information on thirteen points after it was registered under Prevention of Money laundering act. The resident of Chakeri Post had lodged a complaint under PMLA act against both of them. He had alleged that Amar Singh had benefited his company while he was UP State development Coucil's President. The Energy development co, Pankaja Art and credit ltd, EDCL power project let, EDL Infrastructure Ltd, Easter India Chemical lt, Sarvottam Caps ltd etc. were used for Money laundering purpose. He had earned money as public servant illegally. The govt. had asked report on 13 points from District Magistrate.

Modi & Rally: The constitution of separate State from erstwhile South Indian State had been declared by Congress to fetch victory during upcoming general elections. But BJP had after considering the issue raised doubts on it and presented it's own road map for development. Modi would be attending the rally on August 11 at the State's capital but prior to it, he had in an open letter promised development. Besides, he had asked for joint capital whereas Congress had been keeping the issue pending during past nine years.
Congress had snatched a political issue but Modi brand is also preparing for fighting back. He had addressed in a letter that BJP would be doing development which would have all areas covered.
Congress's policy had not been transparent. It is not reliable whereas BJP govt. had made three States viz. Uttarakhand, Jharkhand & Chattisgarh. He also raised few questions about consensus not having happended uptil date.

RBI: Due to rupee downfall and price hike, the RBI had declined to lessen interest rates during quarterly monetary policy review. No reduction in rates is done due to which there would be no dose provided to the economy. The industry had demanded for it.
As per Central bank, the economy is undergoing through a bad phase and efforts are being made in this regard. It is mostly due to unstable major global economies. The Current Account deficit is not improving despite steps being taken in this regard. The Central govt. is asked to take immediate steps.
Also, investment scenario is not improving for which govt. had taken various steps. The delay in implementation of projects for which govt. had taken steps is also not lessening. However, the price control steps would be showing improvement. This would provide relief during March 2014. The economic growth rate is reduced from 5.7 to 5.5%.

Sahara Group: The Company law act and SEBI act violation had resulted in a summon being issued by a local Mumbai Court to Sahara Chief and group's two companies. They had been summoned on September 30. Earlier, a summon was sent by Court on a petition made by SEBI. But it had not been received resulting in another summon. SEBI had alleged that the company had violated Sahara of collecting money from investors illegally.
Recently, Supreme Court had issued contempt of court notice to Sahara India Real estate Corp. (SIREC) and Sahara India Housing Investment Corp. (SHIC) directors. SEBI had argued that Managing director is also responsible equally like other directors. It is to note that Supreme Court had asked Sahara to return investors 24,000 crores INR but SEBI had claimed that it had not reutrned the money.
Sahara's MD claims that he cannot be held responsible personally. Neither he is director nor he is holding executive post. He is shareholder. SEBI's counsel had argued that he is equally responsible as he is promoter with 70% stakes in it. They had asked for maximum penalisation and sentence. The Court had asked as to how the recovery is to be made.

ISRO: ISRO & NASA are planning for developing a satellite jointly. ISRO chief had told that the study would be done whether it could be developed jointly, which has synthetic aperture radar. It should be able to work on two frequency bands L & S. SAR changes the sound vibrations of different radars into pictures.
with SAR technique, the ground activities could be monitored. NASA administrator had visited Space Application Centre in this regard. The joint Satellite mission would be an advantage. It is not just making an equipment but working jointly. Both organisations are coming closer for developing it.

Arjun Mark-II: India's Main Battle tank (MBT) would be undergoing final testing during August. Along with 19 big changes, around 93 corrections had been made in it. It could find land mines, has automatic target tracking, and Advanced land navigation system techniques etc. Through it, a total of 500 rounds could be fired at a single time, which is more than T-72s 250 rounds. The South region Chennai based Battle tank Research and development institute had designed it.

With regards,

M.K.Pachraiya