Maharashtra governor gives Sena-BJP the first chance
Maharashtra governor PC Alexander on Friday decided to first invite the Shiv Sena-BJP combine to prove its strength for government formation.

Kumaramangalam targets 1,444 mw capacity addition within 100 days
Capacity addition of 1,444 mw of power, securitisation of outstandings with state electricity boards for Rs 12,000 crore, legislation for energy conservation, assistance to the transmission sector and creation of special purpose vehicles for Dehang and Subansiri in Arunachal Pradesh and a relook at the liquid policy form the top agenda for power minister, PR Kumaramangalam's first 100-days programme.

Amendments to Cos Act likely in winter session
The government is planning to bring amendments to the Companies Act, 1956 in the winter session of Parliament, Union minister for law justice and company affairs Ram Jethmalani said.


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