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Crypto industry asks govt to not rush with ban, take 'nuanced approach'

Crypto industry asks govt to not rush with ban, take 'nuanced approach'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The cryptocurrency industry on Wednesday urged the government to take a nuanced approach towards regulating crypto assets in India and asked investors in the country to remain calm and not arrive at a rushed conclusion, a day after the government listed for introduction a Bill to ban all such cryptocurrencies, with some exceptions.

IndiGo assault: Aviation minister seeks report from DGCA

IndiGo assault: Aviation minister seeks report from DGCA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

"In a civilised society fisticuffs have to be condemned ...action has to be taken," Raju told reporters.

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'We want Muslims to go about their work and business unhindered.' 'They should not get victimised and that will only come through the process of reconciliation.'

8 new ministers in Modi cabinet have criminal cases, says NGO report

8 new ministers in Modi cabinet have criminal cases, says NGO report

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Eight of the newly inducted ministers in the Union cabinet have criminal cases against them, a report released by election watchdog Non-Governmental Organisation's on Monday said.

Jaitley announces 9 pillars for transforming India

Jaitley announces 9 pillars for transforming India

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Government will lay greater emphasis on social sectors, finance minister said.

India imports gold worth $26 bn in Apr-Dec period

India imports gold worth $26 bn in Apr-Dec period

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

India imports gold worth $26 bn in Apr-Dec period.

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Here are some of the big political leaders' who await their fate on Monday.

After delays, Mumbai airport resumes operations

After delays, Mumbai airport resumes operations

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

The airport operator removed the SpiceJet aircraft which had skidded after landing amid heavy rains on Tuesday.

Lynching and Some Harsh Truths

Lynching and Some Harsh Truths

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Would a Muslim or Christian or Dalit mob who lynched someone because their religious feelings were hurt be given State protection? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Govt to amend laws to protect online shoppers from frauds

Govt to amend laws to protect online shoppers from frauds

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The government has initiated the process to safeguard buyers from online frauds.

Ex-Union minister Yashwant Sinha joins TMC; says democracy in peril

Ex-Union minister Yashwant Sinha joins TMC; says democracy in peril

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Former Union minister Yashwant Sinha, a bitter critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi regime, on Saturday joined Trinamool Congress days ahead of the high-octane West Bengal assembly polls.

Another award for Dhoni

Another award for Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's alma mater St Xavier's College will confer its famous student with its first 'Youth Icon' award during the institute's three-day carnival begining on February 5.

Airlines likely to hire over 7K pilots by 2022

Airlines likely to hire over 7K pilots by 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

These vacancies are likely to emerge as Indian airlines plan to induct more than 900 aircraft into their fleets in the coming years.

'Petrol, diesel prices in India lower than developed nations'

'Petrol, diesel prices in India lower than developed nations'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The comparisons were available for 12 countries.

Ponzi schemes: Bengal registers 107 cases in just 2 years!

Ponzi schemes: Bengal registers 107 cases in just 2 years!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Ponzi or MLM schemes are fraudulent investment operations.

Govt to revive 7 ailing central PSUs: FinMin

Govt to revive 7 ailing central PSUs: FinMin

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Either the stake in these companies will be sold or they may partner private firms.

Panel bats for abolishing LTCG on start-up investments

Panel bats for abolishing LTCG on start-up investments

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

A strong start-up ecosystem can propel investment, jobs, and demand creation, and for that, substantial growth capital is required.

Finance ministry welcomes RBI rate cut as inflation drops

Finance ministry welcomes RBI rate cut as inflation drops

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The finance ministry welcomed an inter-meeting rate cut by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday, saying it reflected easing inflation concerns and vindicated the government's efforts to achieve economic growth without stoking inflation.

Drunk man urinates on woman passenger's seat in AI flight

Drunk man urinates on woman passenger's seat in AI flight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

The incident took place on August 30 when Air India flight AI 102 was on its way to New Delhi from New York.

Why doesn't Sinha ask his son to quit the government?

Why doesn't Sinha ask his son to quit the government?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Just as the mighty Bhim sacrificed his son Ghatotkach and Arjun sacrificed his son Abhimanyu in the battle against Kauravas, Yashwant Sinha must ask his son Jayant to sacrifice his ministerial office, says Sudhir Bisht.

Govt has prepared revival plan for Air India

Govt has prepared revival plan for Air India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Air India has planned to monetise its unutilised and surplus immovable real estate assets over the next few years.

Jet employees' union says will never let airline go down

Jet employees' union says will never let airline go down

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

"We will not let this company go down and will not tolerate this casual talk to dismantle this company piece by piece and give it as doles to airlines of your choice," an open letter said.

Condemn mob lynching, asked states to take action: Rajnath in Lok Sabha

Condemn mob lynching, asked states to take action: Rajnath in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Observing that law and order was a state subject, the home minister said the Centre cannot remain silent on the issue.

No plans to withdraw LPG subsidy to well off people

No plans to withdraw LPG subsidy to well off people

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

1.46 lakh such consumers have voluntarily given up the subsidy.

Will it still be called Air India?

Will it still be called Air India?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha emphasised that the brand name has both sentimental and economical value.

Jaitley cancels meeting with economists ahead of Budget

Jaitley cancels meeting with economists ahead of Budget

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The meeting with economists and financial experts has been called off due to pressing engagements of the finance minister.

Air India plans to raise Rs 250 crore from sale of 14 properties

Air India plans to raise Rs 250 crore from sale of 14 properties

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Air India's debt burden is estimated to be more than Rs 50,000 crore, besides huge accumulated losses.

PM Modi's new ministers take charge

PM Modi's new ministers take charge

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried out the first revamping of his ministry since he assumed power in May, the new ministers took charge of their portfolios on Monday.

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

There will be total of 51 seats going to polls spread across 7 states in the fifth phase.

Paradise Papers: Over 700 Indians named in leaked tax haven list

Paradise Papers: Over 700 Indians named in leaked tax haven list

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

The leaked list contains the name of Union minister Jayant Sinha, who responded by saying that the transactions were not done for any 'personal purpose'.

Spicejet flies into history books with India's first biojet-fuel run flight

Spicejet flies into history books with India's first biojet-fuel run flight

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Made from Jatropha crop, the fuel has been developed by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun.

62.6% voting in third phase of Jharkhand polls

62.6% voting in third phase of Jharkhand polls

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Amid tight security, 62.60 per cent of 56,18,267 voters exercised their franchise in 17 to decide the fate of 309 candidates.

Rs 7,024 cr transferred under LPG cash subsidy scheme

Rs 7,024 cr transferred under LPG cash subsidy scheme

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Rs 7,024 cr transferred under LPG cash subsidy scheme.

Excise duty hike on petrol, diesel to yield Rs 20,250 cr

Excise duty hike on petrol, diesel to yield Rs 20,250 cr

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Govt had raised excise duty on petrol and diesel on Nov 12.

We are not going to spare Mallya, we are after him: PNB chief

We are not going to spare Mallya, we are after him: PNB chief

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Usha Ananthasubramanian said the bank will leave no stone unturned to recover unpaid loans.

Air India's vegetarian menu will help airline save Rs 20 crore annually

Air India's vegetarian menu will help airline save Rs 20 crore annually

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Last year, Air India replaced veg and non-veg sandwiches with veg hot meals on flights

Perilous skies: 17 air misses reported in India till July

Perilous skies: 17 air misses reported in India till July

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The number of such incidents stood at 25 in 2015, 31 in 2014 and 23 in 2013.

Rajan on what will boost economic growth in India

Rajan on what will boost economic growth in India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

On Aug 11, the Chinese central bank surprised markets by devaluing the yuan by nearly 2 per cent.

Protests in LS over Anurag Thakur's Nehru-Gandhi remarks

Protests in LS over Anurag Thakur's Nehru-Gandhi remarks

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The ruckus began during the procedure for the introduction of the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020.

Union Budget on Feb 29, to focus on reforms, growth

Union Budget on Feb 29, to focus on reforms, growth

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The Indian government will present the annual budget for 2016-17 on February 29.