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India's Top 10 cash generating monuments

India's Top 10 cash generating monuments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Check out which monuments make the most money for the government.

No more Bollywood biggies! Modi will be mascot for Incredible India

No more Bollywood biggies! Modi will be mascot for Incredible India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to be the mascot of 'Incredible India' campaign with the Tourism Ministry finally deciding to do away with plans to rope in any Bollywood stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, for the role which was lying vacant after ouster of Aamir Khan earlier this year.

Sonia, Mulayam and others administered oath on 2nd day

Sonia, Mulayam and others administered oath on 2nd day

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The oath taking took place as the House witnessed a virtual slogan-shouting contest between treasury and opposition benches.

Govt plans to introduce new civil aviation policy by May 15

Govt plans to introduce new civil aviation policy by May 15

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Govt to introduce new aviation policy on May 15.

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The FIR, in which 15-20 unnamed people were also mentioned, was registered at the Gurubuxganj police station in Rae Bareli.

Culture minister backtracks on 'if writers unable to write, let them stop writing' remark

Culture minister backtracks on 'if writers unable to write, let them stop writing' remark

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Mahesh Sharma also said that the writers should channel their anger towards a platform where their cause will actually be heard and suggested them to write to the state government or chief minister.

Modi Cabinet: Prabhu gets Railways, Parrikar gets Defence

Modi Cabinet: Prabhu gets Railways, Parrikar gets Defence

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Hours after 21 ministers took the oath of office and became a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ministry, speculation began on which minister would be handed which portfolio. However, all speculation ended after the list was announced.

Air India to opt for biz, economy class seats in A320s

Air India to opt for biz, economy class seats in A320s

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The national airline had incurred a net loss of Rs 5,859.91 crore (Rs 58.59 billion) last fiscal.

6 new airlines in India skies in 2015

6 new airlines in India skies in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The government was also working on a package to promote connectivity and airports in the North Eastern states

PHOTOS: Nation remembers Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary

PHOTOS: Nation remembers Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The nation on Saturday remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary with President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the country in paying homage to the Father of the Nation.

Predatory pricing: Govt mulls capping airfares

Predatory pricing: Govt mulls capping airfares

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

In recent times, concerns have been expressed in various quarters.

Govt launches e-visa for 43 countries

Govt launches e-visa for 43 countries

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Russia, Ukraine, Brazil, UAE, Jordan, Kenya, Fiji, Finland, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Oman and Philippines are among the countries which have got the e-visa facility in the first phase.

'I respect government's decision to discontinue my services'

'I respect government's decision to discontinue my services'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Aamir Khan is no longer the face of Incredible India campaign.

Aamir Khan no longer brand ambassador for 'Incredible India'

Aamir Khan no longer brand ambassador for 'Incredible India'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan ceases to be the mascot for government's Incredible India campaign as the contract for it has expired.

A new airport at Greater Noida soon?

A new airport at Greater Noida soon?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The Jewar airport proposal was first mooted by Rajnath Singh, who was then the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, in 2001 and later pushed by his successor Mayawati.

AI pilot, co-pilot grounded after its techie's death in freak accident

AI pilot, co-pilot grounded after its techie's death in freak accident

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The pilot and co-pilot of an Air India plane involved in Wednesday night's freak accident at the Mumbai airport where a technician died after getting sucked into the engine have been grounded even as the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau launched a probe.

SpiceJet owes dues of Rs 155.49 crore to AAI

SpiceJet owes dues of Rs 155.49 crore to AAI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

SpiceJet in a statement said that there is no default in payment to AAI since January this year.

With museum plan in Ayodhya, BJP sets Ram among political parties

With museum plan in Ayodhya, BJP sets Ram among political parties

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The government has identified three circuits -- Ramayana Circuit, Krishna Circuit and Buddhist Circuit - to boost religious tourism. The Ram museum will be a part of the Ramayana Circuit for which the Centre has sanctioned Rs 225 crore, with Rs 151 crore exclusively for Ayodhya, which is the hub of the circuit.

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Smriti Irani will reprise her electoral battle with Rahul Gandhi from Amethi.

NDA leaders to discuss strategy for Parliament's winter session

NDA leaders to discuss strategy for Parliament's winter session

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The NDA leadership is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss a Parliament floor strategy for what is expected to be a difficult winter session for the government.

Tour operators demand discounts on Taj Mahal fares

Tour operators demand discounts on Taj Mahal fares

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

While the Taj remains popular amongst celebrity guests, many ordinary foreign visitors are skipping it

Amit Shah reprimands BJP motormouths over controversial remarks

Amit Shah reprimands BJP motormouths over controversial remarks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

According to reports, Amit Shah has warned all of them and told them not to make controversial statements.

Govt has no plan to divest stake in Air India

Govt has no plan to divest stake in Air India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Govt has no plan to divest stake in Air India.

Robert Vadra's name dropped from 'no-frisking' list at airports

Robert Vadra's name dropped from 'no-frisking' list at airports

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Till now, Vadra, 46, the businessman husband of Priyanka Gandhi, an SPG protectee, was exempted from frisking at airports when he travelled with an SPG protectee.

TMC, BJP spar over rejected West Bengal float

TMC, BJP spar over rejected West Bengal float

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Trinamool Cong's Derek O'Brien said the Centre did not allow West Bengal's tableaux.

Mortal remains of Ananth Kumar consigned to flames; top leaders pay homage

Mortal remains of Ananth Kumar consigned to flames; top leaders pay homage

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Chants of "Amar rahe, amar rahe, Ananth Kumar amar rahe" and "Bharat mata ki jai" rent the air as leaders paid homage and the mortal remains were consigned to flames.

SP seeks to drub BJP in Noida's 'battle of prestige'

SP seeks to drub BJP in Noida's 'battle of prestige'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The election in this seat is also important for Union minister and local MP Mahesh Sharma who has considerable influence the area.

The Great Property Crash

The Great Property Crash

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'In many parts of the country, the empty nest-and-empty-nest egg story is a painful boom-to-bust saga.' 'Among the old and young, it is hitting pockets hard, in a linked chain of debt-laden banks, corrupt politicians and builder mafias and disastrous government policies,' says Sunil Sethi.

How forces are keeping VIPs safe during poll campaign

How forces are keeping VIPs safe during poll campaign

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The Special Protection Group, the National Security Guard, the Central Reserve Police Force, the Central Industrial Security Force and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police are ensuring a watertight VIP security cover everyday to politicians campaigning across the country.

Government overhauls board of Indira Gandhi Centre for Arts, appoints new head

Government overhauls board of Indira Gandhi Centre for Arts, appoints new head

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Senior journalist Ram Bahadur Rai, former news editor of Hindi daily Jansatta, replaces Chinmaya Gharekhan.

Centre kills Delhi's heritage city dream

Centre kills Delhi's heritage city dream

Rediff.com22 May 2015

After years of preparations, the Centre has withdrawn the nomination of Delhi as the UNESCO World Heritage City.

BJP cracks whip on party's ignorant UP MPs

BJP cracks whip on party's ignorant UP MPs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The party finds Uttar Pradesh members of Parliament unaware of govt schemes.

The general election will be the dirtiest yet

The general election will be the dirtiest yet

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'It promises to get much, much darker before the dawn.' 'But at least dawn has a fighting chance,' says Mitali Saran.

Predatory air fares need to be regulated: Minister

Predatory air fares need to be regulated: Minister

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Predatory pricing is a big concern for the aviation sector.

Culture minister calls Dadri killing an accident. Agree?

Culture minister calls Dadri killing an accident. Agree?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Union Minister Mahesh Sharma on Thursday said the brutal killing of 50-year-old Mohammad Akhlaq in Dadri by a mob for 'suspected' storing and consuming beef "should be considered an accident and no communal colour should be added to it."

No closure of Air India, says government

No closure of Air India, says government

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The minister said it was important to have a flag carrier.

Air India to shut offices in Cairo, Tehran

Air India to shut offices in Cairo, Tehran

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Air India to shut offices in Cairo, Tehran.

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi, 68, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind at a glittering ceremony at the forecourt of majestic Rashtraparti Bhavan.

New civil aviation policy likely to ground 5/20 rule

New civil aviation policy likely to ground 5/20 rule

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The ministry is considering as many as 15 options to replace the controversial rule.

Narendra Modi Cabinet gets 21 new ministers

Narendra Modi Cabinet gets 21 new ministers

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and three others were on Sunday inducted into the Union Cabinet as Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded his Council of Ministers, bringing in 21 new ministers as Shiv Sena kept away from the exercise.