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Union Heavy Industries Minister Praful Patel today batted in favour of making CSR (corporate social responsibility) spends mandatory for private companies , saying it is necessary for the upliftment of people. "I think the corporate sector cannot avoid the responsibility of bringing about change in our country and should support initiatives not only of the government but also outside the government," Patel told reporters here. Full Article

With airlines deep in red and reports of dues to employees and vendors becoming common, the government may soon subject them to a detailed financial audit. Aviation minister Praful Patel on Thursday told Parliament that the DGCA had recommended such an exercise for airlines "in deep financial distress". Full Article