Thursday, October 28, 1999
NCP demands cut in Cabinet size
Trouble came earlier than expected for Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh when alliance partner, the Nationalist Congress Party, took strong objection to the size of the council of ministers which shot up to 61 with the induction of 33 ministers on Wednesday.
TDP forces Govt to reassure House on Pope's visit
With the VHP blowing hot and cold on its proposed agitation during the Pope's visit, the Government was forced on the back foot in Parliament yesterday as its biggest ally, the TDP, joined hands with the Opposition to demand a proper welcome for the VIP visitor.
Insurance Bill proposes 9-member statutory body
The long-awaited Bill to open up insurance to private and foreign investors allowing 26 per cent foreign equity will have a nine-member statutory body to regulate the sector.
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