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Chanda Kochhar on ICICI Pru and her arm's length mantra

Chanda Kochhar on ICICI Pru and her arm's length mantra

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Our focus around technology, cost efficiency, persistency and effective distribution channel will continue, says the ICICI Bank MD and CEO.

The ministers who have Modi's ear

The ministers who have Modi's ear

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Nitin Gadkari is the rising star, Arun Jaitley commands respect while minister of state Dharmendra Pradhan seems to be the PM's new favourite.

The real reasons behind Modi's Cabinet shuffle

The real reasons behind Modi's Cabinet shuffle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Broadly speaking, the expansion of the Council of Ministers sent out three major political signals.

Swamy, Sidhu, Mary Kom, Swapan Dasgupta among six nominated to RS

Swamy, Sidhu, Mary Kom, Swapan Dasgupta among six nominated to RS

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The BJP government has recommended these names to President Pranab Mukherjee. A communique from the Rashtrapati Bhavan is expected shortly.

Is Amit Shah doing a KRA for ministers?

Is Amit Shah doing a KRA for ministers?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The Prime Minister's Office has also prepared a detailed backgrounder about each member in the Union Council of Ministers.

'K'taka may go the U'khand way' S M Krishna warns Congress leadership

'K'taka may go the U'khand way' S M Krishna warns Congress leadership

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Former external affairs minister and veteran Congressmen S M Krishna met with party president Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on Tuesday.

BJP ready to project Vijayakanth as Tamil Nadu CM, says Javadekar

BJP ready to project Vijayakanth as Tamil Nadu CM, says Javadekar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Speaking to Rediff.com in New Delhi on Wednesday, Javadekar, who had visited Chennai last week and met Vijayakanth at the latter's home, said the negotiations between the two parties were on and there was no break-up as reported by some sections of the media.

Madras HC judge Karnan to meet Mayawati, Paswan in Delhi

Madras HC judge Karnan to meet Mayawati, Paswan in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Last week, a panel of judges headed by the Chief Justice of India ordered that Karnan be transferred to the Calcutta high court. The junior judge reacted that he would fight the order and asked the Chief Justice of India to "not interfere" with his jurisdiction, and also stayed his own transfer order.

'Frequent flyer' PM slashes foreign visits by babus to 4 a year

'Frequent flyer' PM slashes foreign visits by babus to 4 a year

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Travelling abroad will be tougher for civil servants, with the Narendra Modi government further tightening the rules for foreign travel.

5 assembly polls likely on May 12 and 14, results on 18th

5 assembly polls likely on May 12 and 14, results on 18th

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The results for the polls will be announced on May 18, Election Commission sources said.

Congress blinks, GST bill likely in RS on Tuesday

Congress blinks, GST bill likely in RS on Tuesday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma succeed in convincing Rahul Gandhi of zero returns in blocking Parliament.

Parties, cell phones, personal valet: Abu Salem's cushy life inside jail

Parties, cell phones, personal valet: Abu Salem's cushy life inside jail

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Prison superintendent, who has been charged with torturing the underworld don, reveals the perks and privileges the gangster enjoyed behind bars.

7th Pay Panel: How much salary will Indian bureaucrats draw?

7th Pay Panel: How much salary will Indian bureaucrats draw?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

While still not as drool-worthy as their private sector counterparts, the hike is quite hefty, and across segments

Will Jaitley's wedding card diplomacy get GST bill passed?

Will Jaitley's wedding card diplomacy get GST bill passed?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday drove over to Rahul Gandhi's 12 Tughlak Lane bungalow to personally invite the Congress vice-president to his daughter Sonali's wedding.

I can now take on Modi in any debate: Rahul Gandhi

I can now take on Modi in any debate: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Speaking to around 60 journalists in three different sittings, the Congress vice-president, who is known to be media shy when it comes to his personal life, has opened up on a range of topics.

By revolting, has Advani ruined his chances of becoming President?

By revolting, has Advani ruined his chances of becoming President?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Many in party believe that Advani will be left out as the group of veterans supporting him will not stick together for long.

PM asks Jaitley, Naidu to talk to Sonia, Mamata, Maya

PM asks Jaitley, Naidu to talk to Sonia, Mamata, Maya

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

New Delhi is witnessing a spurt of political activity over the Goods and Services Tax Bill.

'Santa Banta' jokes under Supreme Court scanner

'Santa Banta' jokes under Supreme Court scanner

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The "Santa Banta" jokes on Friday came under the lens of the Supreme Court which agreed to hear a public interest litigation seeking ban websites on sardar jokes by a month. The petition said the jokes portrayed the sardar community as 'persons of low intellect, stupid and foolish'.

Government planning a short winter session of Parliament

Government planning a short winter session of Parliament

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to take a final call on October 19.

Modi sets aside Wednesday to focus on Bihar polls

Modi sets aside Wednesday to focus on Bihar polls

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

According to insiders, Modi wants to sort out internal issues pertaining to their alliance with other regional parties (the Hindustani Awam Morcha, the Lok Janashakti Party and the Rashtriya Lok Samata Party) and ensure the combine presents a unified face before the electorate.

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