Tag: Suresh Prabhu
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Prabhu asks Airbus to ‘Make in India’
According to the minister, who also holds the charge of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, a "roadmap" for the same will be worked out.
June 3, 2018 -
Air India air hostess alleges sexual harassment by senior official
An air hostess working with national carrier Air India has alleged that she was sexually abused by a senior official, whom he described as “predator”. She made the allegations in a letter sent to Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The letter, written by the victim, was titled as “Request for …
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May 29, 2018 -
Huge potential to boost trade, investments with Russia: Prabhu
Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu met his Russian counterpart Denis Manturov on Saturday in St Petersburg and discussed ways to further promote trade and investments between the two countries.
May 26, 2018 -
Parrikar responding well to treatment in US, says Suresh Prabhu
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is responding well to his treatment in the US, Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Thursday. Prabhu spoke to the chief minister and expressed hope that he would return soon to resume his responsibilities of “developing Goa as a leading state”. Parrikar, 62, is currently undergoing treatment for …
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May 10, 2018 -
Walmart making back-door entry into Indian retail sector: Swadeshi Jagran Manch
RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch on Wednesday alleged that US retail giant Walmart was “circumventing” rules for a “back-door entry” into India with its USD 16 billion majority stake acquisition of Flipkart and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention to safeguard “national interest”. The SJM’s letter to the prime minister, asking him to ensure that …
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May 9, 2018 -
Gandhi, Mandela inspirations for generations to come: Prabhu
Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela became legends in their lifetimes and will be inspiration for generations to come, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said at the inauguration of the first India-South Africa Business Summit.
April 30, 2018 -
Protectionism will be disaster for trade, economies: Prabhu
India, along with many other countries, is concerned about the prospects of a global trade war breaking out after recent US protectionist measures and its possible disastrous consequences for national economies, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Friday. Addressing the first annual general meeting of International Business Congress (IBC) in India, Prabhu said it is …
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April 27, 2018 -
Manufacturing of passenger aircraft in India a priority: Suresh Prabhu
Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday said that manufacturing of passenger aircraft and aviation equipment under the “Make in India” programme will be one of his top priorities. “Manufacturing of aircraft in India will be one of the priorities because we will be buying a large number of aircraft over a period of time …
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April 26, 2018 -
New industrial policy soon: Suresh Prabhu
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday said that soon a new industrial policy will be introduced and would encourage the establishment of an industry in rural areas. Addressing a gathering in Lohsingani village here on the occasion of Panchayati Raj Divas celebrated under the village Swaraj campaign, he said that on Monday, …
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April 24, 2018 -
Jai Ram demands airport at Mandi
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday called on Union Civil Aviation minister Suresh Prabhu in New Delhi and raised the issue of construction of International Airport in Mandi district to promote tourism in Himachal Pradesh. Following the demand, the Union Minister instructed officials of the department to send a high level team soon to …
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April 23, 2018 -
India working with US to resolve mutual trade issues
India is engaged with the US in “working out” issues arising from the latter’s protectionist measures last month of raising duties on steel and aluminium imports, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Tuesday. US Assistant Trade Representative (USTR) Mark Limscott was here for talks last week providing India the first opportunity to put across its …
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April 17, 2018 -
Uncouth airlines
A few brownie points may have come Suresh Prabhu’s way for ordering an inquiry into reports that the staff of a private airline roughed up and de-boarded a passenger who complained of mosquitoes in the cabin, but the minister will have to do a lot more to discipline the airlines and inspire confidence in the …
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April 16, 2018 -
IndiGo deplanes doctor, aviation minister Suresh Prabhu orders probe
Minister of Civil Aviation and Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday ordered a probe into an incident concerning deplaning of a passenger by budget carrier IndiGo after he complained about mosquitoes in the aircraft. “I have ordered an enquiry into the incident of off-loading passenger Dr Saurabh Rai by IndiGo at Lucknow Airport,” Prabhu tweeted. …
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April 10, 2018 -
56 new airports in next few years: Suresh Prabhu
Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu announced this at the two-day Global Logistics Summit being held in New Delhi
April 5, 2018 -
Logistics index being prepared for states to compete: Prabhu
As part of a plan to develop standards in various facets of the logistics sector, Union Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Thursday an index for states to compete in performance on this count is being developed. With the sector composed of multiple components like railways, ports, airports and roads, a division was created in …
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April 5, 2018 -
Government launches 3 portals for ease of agri-exports
In a digital initiative to promote ease of exports, particularly for Indian agricultural products, the Commerce Ministry on Tuesday launched three portals – for Safe Food Export Traceability, Single Laboratory for Accreditation and Approvals, and the third for Monitoring Export Alerts from importing regulators. While the Safe Food Export portal offers comprehensive linkages to primary …
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April 3, 2018 -
‘Zero tolerance’ on air safety issues: Prabhu
Asserting that there will be “zero tolerance” on air safety issues, civil aviation minister Suresh Prabhu has said aircraft with engine problems will remain grounded till they are addressed. His remarks came against the backdrop of aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) grounding 14 A320 neo planes, operated by IndiGo and GoAir, due …
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April 2, 2018