Cabinet nod to delink Sidbi
The Union cabinet has approved the proposal to delink the Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) from the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI). An bill to this effect amending the SIDBI Act 1989 would be introduced in the forthcoming Winter Session of Parliament.

D'Souza lobbying for President's rule
With every likelihood of Goa Chief Minister Wilfred D'Souza facing defeat in the special session called by Governor J F R Jacob for a vote of confidence on Thursday, the ruling coalition in the state is pressing for President's rule.

Industry happy over insurance policy
While the industry expressed its happiness over the Union cabinet's decision to allow 40% foreign equity participation in the insurance sector, insurance employees in the public sector today staged protest demonstrations in front of their offices to condemn the government decision.

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