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Sachin Pilot
Sachin Pilot is an Indian politician and a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress (INC). Known for his youth appeal, articulate communication, and administrative capabilities, he served as
...Read more- Clearer laws on tackling fraud schemes soon: Pilot
Pilot's comments come against the backdrop of global direct selling firm Amway's India Chairman William S Pinckney and two company Directors being arrested by the Kerala police over allegations of fraud.
- Govt to set up committee to probe Walmart issue: Pilot
The government today said it will set up a committee to look into the allegations that US retail giant Walmart indulged in lobbying activities in India to gain entry in the country's market.
- CCI to meet CEOs of top 100 cos on Jan 24
The Competition Commission will meet top executives of India's 100 most valued companies tomorrow to sensitise them about fair trade practices and compliance with various competition rules.
- Don't treat CSR as an additional tax: Govt to companies
Government wants the companies to have enough elbow room in deciding their CSR activities without the fear of it being seen as a "big brother" watching over them, but these spendings should not treated as an additional tax, Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot has said.
- 87 cos disappear after raising capital through IPO
The government today said as many as 87 "vanishing" companies remained untraced at the end of last fiscal after having raised funds through initial public offerings (IPOs).
- Govt plans to give powers to CCI chief for search, seizure
The government today said it plans to grant direct powers to the Competition Commission chairperson to authorise search and seizure related to investigations.
- Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, SM Krishna may be eased out
It is now confirmed that the much delayed Union Cabinet reshuffle will finally take place on Sunday morning, that is October 28. Sources have told CNN-IBN that discussions between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi are almost complete.
- Kejriwal practising politics of 'hit and run': Sachin Pilot
Union minister Sachin Pilot on Thursday hit out at social activist Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of practising politics of "hit and run" by carrying out campaigns against "anyone and everyone" in politics through the media.
- Jairam Ramesh likely to replace Roy as Railway Minister
A Cabinet reshuffle is on the cards as a result of the Trinamool Congress's exit from the UPA. Sources say the Congress is keen on keeping the Railway portfolio after Trinamool Minister Mukul Roy walks out.
- IT & ITeS sector set to grow beyond $300bn by 2020: Pilot
Union Minister of state for IT and Communications Sachin Pilot today said that the demand for Indian IT and IT-enabled Services sector will cross the USD 300 billion mark by 2020.
- 'Domestic IT Market Grew To Rs.918 Billion In 2011-12'
The domestic IT market has grown 16.7 percent during 2011-2012, Minister of State for Communications and IT Sachin Pilot said.
- 112 Govt Websites Hacked In Three Months: Pilot
However, the minister also said that the number of internet frauds involving Rs.1 lakh and above have declined over the last three years.
- Elections 2012: SP single largest, but short of majority
As the counting of the votes continue, Uttar Pradesh appears to be heading towards a hung assembly with the Samajwadi Party (SP) emerging as the single largest party in the state, falling short of a clear majority.
- Rahul's beggar remark in UP sparks war of words
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Monday kicked off the party's campaign for the 2012 Uttar Pradesh assembly election in Phulpur by saying that UPites have been forced by failed governments to beg in Maharashtra.
- Broadband can be the next revolution: DoT Secy
The next revolution in the IT and communications sector should be in broadband, Telecom Secretary R Chandrashekhar said today.
- Deora to look at Telecom, Pilot to head IT & Postal Dept
Newly appointed Minister of State for IT and Communications Milind Deora has been given the charge of the Telecom Department and his peer, Sachin Pilot, will take care of IT and Postal issues.
- With fresh ideas, Deora takes charge in telecom ministry
Milind Deora, who took charge as Minister of State for IT and Communication today, said he looked forward to doing "something new...with fresh ideas" in coordination with his young colleague Sachin Pilot in the ministry.
- Cong revives Bhatta-Parsaul issue, Sachin Pilot arrested
Reviving the Bhatta-Parsaul farmers' issue, Congress leader Sachin Pilot today visited protestors lodged in Dasna Jail and was arrested on way to the violence-hit areas to meet families of those injured during the agitation over land acquisition.
