The Hindu Business Line : Friday, January 10, 2003

Dual citizenship for people of Indian origin
THE Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, today announced a provision for dual citizenship for People of Indian Origin (PIO) living in certain countries. According to news agencies, dual citizenship, which would be voluntary, would be ... More

PM opens door for dual citizenship — Legislation in Budget session
THE Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, today announced a provision for dual citizenship for people of Indian origin (PIO) living in certain countries. According to news agencies, dual citizenship, which would be voluntary, would be ... More

Cabinet okays serious frauds office proposal
THE Cabinet on Thursday approved the setting up of a Serious Frauds Investigation Office (SFIO), an agency for investigating corporate frauds including cheating of shareholders, depositors and investors. The SFIO may also cover institutions like ... More

STATES

RBI holds talks with Finance Secretaries
THE Reserve Bank of India today met the Finance Secretaries of all States to discuss critical issues concerning State finances. A central bank spokesperson described the meeting as routine. Discussions were held and views exchanged on the ... More

Jaswant to discuss VAT with States
THE Union Cabinet has authorised the Union Finance Minister, Mr Jaswant Singh, to negotiate with the States, the rate of compensation for any possible revenue loss due to the introduction of value-added tax (VAT) from April 1, 2003. "The final ... More

E-GOVERNANCE

Bengal launches e-governance portal
THE West Bengal Government today unveiled a comprehensive e-governance portal that is aimed at facilitating increased Government to citizen (G2C) interface. Developed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the portal was inaugurated here by the ... More

117 municipalities in AP to have e-Seva centres soon
IT is not just the citizens of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad who can be privy to the e-governance services being offered by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, very soon citizens across the State, at least those residing in 117 ... More

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