Expedite private participation in urban infrastructure -- CII
The Confederation of Indian Industry has urged the government to facilitate involvement of the private sector in urban infrastructure. CII is of the view that infrastructure and housing sectors have the capacity for significant growth and efforts must be made to realise this potential.

Govt firm on Rs 325-cr equity infusion in IA
Union minister for civil aviation Ananth Kumar has clarified that there is no change in the government's decision to infuse Rs 325 crore of fresh equity in Indian Airlines (IA).

Centre seeks nominees on Petronet boards
The ministry of petroleum and natural gas has proposed Government nominees on the boards of Petronet LNG and Petronet India. It has done the same for the oil PSUs keeping in line with the directives issued by the department of public enterprises.

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