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Chidambaram, Pranab put pressure over interest rates: Subbarao

Chidambaram, Pranab put pressure over interest rates: Subbarao

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

In his book, former governor Subbarao says Chidambaram, Pranab were piqued by his tight rate policy.

I had felt FCNR deposits to be an idiotic idea: Rajan

I had felt FCNR deposits to be an idiotic idea: Rajan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

"Now I get credit for the idea which actually I neither invented nor actually believed in," he said.

'Shramik Special' trains to ferry migrants, students

'Shramik Special' trains to ferry migrants, students

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Each train is likely to carry around 1,000-1,200 passengers, keeping in mind the social-distancing protocol.

What is a Chinese nuclear sub doing in Karachi?

What is a Chinese nuclear sub doing in Karachi?

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The arrival a couple of days ago of a Chinese nuclear submarine for the first time in Karachi port, coinciding with a Chinese military delegation's visit, points to Pakistan's importance for China, says former R&AW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

US hopes diplomat's arrest won't affect bilateral ties

US hopes diplomat's arrest won't affect bilateral ties

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

The United States has hoped that the major diplomatic row over the arrest of the Indian Deputy Consul General in New York will not affect bilateral ties with India. In a major diplomatic embarrassment to India, 39-year-old Devyani Khobragade, a 1999-batch IFS officer, was taken into custody on Thursday as she was dropping her daughter to school and handcuffed in public on visa fraud charges before being released on a USD 250,000 bond after pleading not guilty.

Can Kejriwal soften Modi and Jung?

Can Kejriwal soften Modi and Jung?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

With the tide of public disillusionment rising against his government, Arvind Kejriwal is trying at least publicly to extend the olive branch to both Narendra Modi and Najeeb Jung. Privately, he has confided to his confidantes that much as he dislikes it, he must do his best to soften these two reigning deities.

'I Could Hear Them Beating Up Beniks And Jayaraj'

'I Could Hear Them Beating Up Beniks And Jayaraj'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

What really happened in Sathankulam, where the father-son duo of Jayaraj and Beniks died in an alleged case of police brutality, a case that has shocked India?

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

SC raised questions over the government's decision ordering mandatory seeding of mobile numbers with Aadhaar.

In Mysuru, PM Modi flays 'govt of commission' in Karnataka

In Mysuru, PM Modi flays 'govt of commission' in Karnataka

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Addressing a BJP rally, Modi said after he levelled the "10 per cent commission" charge against the Siddaramaiah dispensation recently, he received many calls, with people disputing his information about the cut it received, and claiming it was much more.

Cheers to jugaad!

Cheers to jugaad!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Following the Supreme Court ruling against liquor being sold within 500 metres of state and national highways, the infamous Indian jugaad is in play once again. Veenu Sandhu, Nikita Puri, Ranjita Ganesan & Avishek Rakshit find out how India is coping.

Note-ban gains may just be Rs 72,800 crore, says Motilal Oswal

Note-ban gains may just be Rs 72,800 crore, says Motilal Oswal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

While the central bank had publicly cited only Rs 15.55 trillion of high value notes were cancelled, in an RTI reply to PTI, it had said the actual quantum of bills cancelled was much higher at Rs 20.51 trillion.

Why India Inc is defensive when it comes to reporting frauds

Why India Inc is defensive when it comes to reporting frauds

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

The onus is on companies to put in place a vigil mechanism to detect and deter fraud.

Snubbed by Modi-Shah, Nitish reached out to Lalu

Snubbed by Modi-Shah, Nitish reached out to Lalu

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Nitish 'sent his emissary, Prashant Kishor, to me on five different occasions.' 'Kishor seemed to indicate that if I were to assure in writing my party's support to the JD-U, the latter would pull out of the BJP alliance and rejoin the Mahagathbandhan.' A revealing excerpt from Lalu Prasad Yadav's Gopalganj To Raisina: My Political Journey.

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'I am hopeful that you will see more focused attention on this relationship,' former US assistant secretary of state Nisha Desai Biswal tells Alokananda Chakraborty.

'We should get our hospitals ready for the second wave'

'We should get our hospitals ready for the second wave'

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Strengthen hospital capacity, look after patients who need care, primarily ICU care...' 'Train doctors, get PPE, get ventilators, have treatment protocols in place.'

The Huge Bihar Scam: Rs 1,000 crore and counting

The Huge Bihar Scam: Rs 1,000 crore and counting

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The scam has offered Lalu Prasad an opportunity to point fingers at Nitish Kumar and Sushil Kumar Modi.

Sheena Bora Trial: The glow is back on Indrani!

Sheena Bora Trial: The glow is back on Indrani!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Modi keen to revive India's 'zombie factories', not abandon them

Modi keen to revive India's 'zombie factories', not abandon them

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

British India Corporation employs about 1,800 people

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'When the virus, in a way, tires itself out, because it is not finding any more people to attack or keep itself viable, that is when the peak actually has been reached and you are on the downward limb (of the curve).'

Obama, Biden will host dinner/lunch, but NaMo will eat nothing

Obama, Biden will host dinner/lunch, but NaMo will eat nothing

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

For the last 40 years, Modi fasts during Navratras devoted to Ma Amba. He drinks lukewarm water and sometime he eats a fruit a day.

IAS vs IRS officers: The fight for supremacy

IAS vs IRS officers: The fight for supremacy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

In July, IRS officers in Mumbai held an incendiary meeting where they criticised the alleged interference in 'operational matters' by the department of revenue.

Punjab RSS leader, who was shot at, succumbs

Punjab RSS leader, who was shot at, succumbs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Brigadier Gagneja (retd) was attacked by bike-borne assailants on August 6 in Jalandhar.

Trump orders construction of Mexico border wall

Trump orders construction of Mexico border wall

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Mexico fights back, says it will 'not pay for any wall'

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