Beni Prasad Verma

Master of 'dhobi paat', mercurial Mulayam remains riddle in Indian politics

The 66-year old Mulayam is still best remembered for his unprecedented crackdown on kar sewaks in Ayodhya in 1989 and 1990, during his stint as chief minister.

After Mukesh Ambani, now Naveen Jindal gets Z security

Sources privy to the development said inputs were analysed by security agencies that Jindal faces threat from Naxal groups whenever he travels to his industrial units in Maoist affected states.

Recession, business concerns behind Arcelor, Posco exit: Beni Prasad

Recession in the global steel market coupled with "business concerns" may have driven steel giants ArcelorMittal and Posco to resort to scrapping their Indian projects worth $18 billion, Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma said today.

India's steel capacity grew to 90 MT in 2012: Beni Prasad

The Union steel minister said per capita steel consumption in the country has risen to 60 kg in 2011-12.

SAIL's expansion may be over by FY'14: Verma

<br /><br /> The current phase of modernisation and expansion of its steel plants with an indicative investment of Rs 61,870 crore.

Like Chidu, Beni Prasad Verma claims inflation helps farmers

Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma has created fresh controversy for the UPA, by saying that the government is happy about high inflation as it helps farmers.

Meeting to analyse variation in steel prices next week

Data suggest the prices of long products are higher than that of flat products.

Steel Ministry roots for 30% duty on iron ore exports

The Steel industry wants to hike the export duty on iron ore to 30 percent from the current 20 percent.

No question of Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti's resignation: Venkaiah Naidu

There is no question of Sadhvi Jyoti resigning at all, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiha Naidu told reporters outside Parliament.

MHA gives Z-category security to Baba Ramdev, removes it for Congress leaders

Yoga guru and BJP supporter Baba Ramdev was on Monday given Z-category security by the Centre, according to reports.