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Rajnath rubbishes doubts over surgical strikes

Rajnath rubbishes doubts over surgical strikes

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Amidst the ongoing hostilities with Pakistan, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Modi government will not allow anyone to dent India's honour and every citizen has faith in the country's armed forces.

PM promises fair taxes, growth-focussed policies to investors

PM promises fair taxes, growth-focussed policies to investors

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

As per a PMO statement, Modi told the investors that "he believes in a fair, predictable and consistent tax system

Greek crisis not to impact ICICI Bank: Chanda Kochhar

Greek crisis not to impact ICICI Bank: Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

ICICI Bank on Monday said it sees no impact of the Greek debt crisis on the bank as it has no exposure to Europe.

KV Kamath to step down, Infosys starts hunt for chairman

KV Kamath to step down, Infosys starts hunt for chairman

Rediff.com12 May 2015

After news of KV Kamath stepping down as the non-executive chairman, Infosys is on the hunt for filling up the post.

India seeks one-on-one contact with Mallya's prosecutors

India seeks one-on-one contact with Mallya's prosecutors

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi raised the issue of early completion of the extradition process of Mallya, during his talks in New Delhi with his UK counterpart Patsy Wilkinson, the second permanent secretary in the British home office.

Home ministry against abolition of death penalty

Home ministry against abolition of death penalty

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

The Union home ministry is likely to reject Law Commission's recommendation for abolition of death penalty.

'Rambo' Modi's next mission: Save Indians from Saudi crisis

'Rambo' Modi's next mission: Save Indians from Saudi crisis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has started preparing the ground to rescue Indians who are expected to be deported from Saudi Arabia as it goes ahead with its new job law, Nitaqat. Sheela Bhatt reports

Budget: Modi govt set to make tax payers happy

Budget: Modi govt set to make tax payers happy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

FM is likely to raise tax slabs.

Jaitley, others pitch India story before global investors

Jaitley, others pitch India story before global investors

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, along with other senior ministers, on Tuesday pitched India growth story before 21 large global investors

Post surgical strikes, Centre sounds all-India security alert

Post surgical strikes, Centre sounds all-India security alert

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The Centre on Friday issued a country-wide alert asking the states to heighten vigil to foil any attempt by Pakistan-based terror groups to carry out attacks amid apprehensions of backlash by terrorists after the surgical strike on their launch pads in PoK.

NIA takes over probe of Uri terror attack

NIA takes over probe of Uri terror attack

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The development comes on the same day that Home Minister Rajnath Singh held a second meeting to review security in the area.

NDRF sends 20 more teams to Chennai; rescues 10,000

NDRF sends 20 more teams to Chennai; rescues 10,000

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The National Disaster Response Force on Friday intensified its relief and rescue operations in the rain and flood-battered Chennai and its adjoining areas as it added 20 more teams for the job and rescued over 10,000 people till now.

Rajnath reviews security situation in Kashmir, says open for talks

Rajnath reviews security situation in Kashmir, says open for talks

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Those who believe in Kashmiriyat, insaniyat and jamhooriyat are welcome to talk, he said.

MHA panel asked to complete Ishrat file probe at earliest

MHA panel asked to complete Ishrat file probe at earliest

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

A one-man inquiry panel of the home ministry, probing the missing files related to the case of alleged fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan, has been asked to expedite its work.

Modi acted as Anil Ambani's middleman in Rafale deal: Rahul

Modi acted as Anil Ambani's middleman in Rafale deal: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The BJP said the email purportedly by an Airbus executive referred to a helicopter deal and not Rafale.

In SAARC meet, Rajnath to raise issue of Pak support to terror

In SAARC meet, Rajnath to raise issue of Pak support to terror

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Sing is expected to bluntly ask Pakistan to stop sponsoring acts of terror in India.

It's tea with Modi again, this time for bureaucrats

It's tea with Modi again, this time for bureaucrats

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

The setting is expected to be less structured than the prime minister's introductory mega meeting with top bureaucrats soon after taking charge as PM

Protest for Gorkhaland reaches Delhi

Protest for Gorkhaland reaches Delhi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

The protesters marched from Rajghat to Jantar Mantar carrying the flag, depicting 110 years of their struggle for separate state.

3 months after attack on Indian Army, govt bans NSCN-K

3 months after attack on Indian Army, govt bans NSCN-K

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The decision has been taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India adopts flexible inflation targeting

India adopts flexible inflation targeting

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The panel was set up to suggest ways to reform India's monetary policy.

Finance ministry, RBI agree on key change

Finance ministry, RBI agree on key change

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The MPC states that the 4 external members will have a tenure of four years each.

No politics here, let top posts go to those who deserve it

No politics here, let top posts go to those who deserve it

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Sebi's independence and credibility is important to keep our financial markets attractive for global investors, which in turn is critical to drive economic growth.

Godman Ram Rahim held guilty of rape

Godman Ram Rahim held guilty of rape

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Justice Jagdeep Singh read out the verdict as soon as the special CBI Court began the hearing on the case on Friday.

Govt will carry out security audit of vulnerable installations

Govt will carry out security audit of vulnerable installations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday chaired a meeting on internal security, which was attended by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

RBI to be stripped of power to regulate government bonds

RBI to be stripped of power to regulate government bonds

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The move will likely attract more retail investors.

Rajan favours removing RBI Guv's veto power on deciding rates

Rajan favours removing RBI Guv's veto power on deciding rates

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The central bank and Indian government has reached a "broad consensus" on the composition of a rate-setting panel.

BJP MLA attacks JNU student protesting outside Patiala House court

BJP MLA attacks JNU student protesting outside Patiala House court

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Violence broke out in Patiala house court complex when groups of lawyers attacked journalists, students and teachers of the JNU.

Rajnath arrives in Pakistan amid protest; will raise Dawood and terrorism issues

Rajnath arrives in Pakistan amid protest; will raise Dawood and terrorism issues

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

More than 2,000 activists of various religious and jihadi outfits in Pakistan on Wednesday protested against the visit of Home Minister Rajnath Singh, accusing him for the unrest in Kashmir.

Who will be Modi's hand-picked cabinet secretary?

Who will be Modi's hand-picked cabinet secretary?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Modi sarkar sets the ball rolling on appointment, next cabinet secretary is expected to be in office in September.

Jallikattu stir turns violent as cops evict protesters

Jallikattu stir turns violent as cops evict protesters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

There were incidents of stone-pelting and burning of vehicles and sundry items at various places in protest against the police action.

Punjab: Khalistan terrorist escapes from high-security jail; 25 lakh reward announced

Punjab: Khalistan terrorist escapes from high-security jail; 25 lakh reward announced

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

A group of armed men in police uniform on Sunday attacked the Nabha Jail in Patiala and fled with five prisoners, including Khalistan Liberation Front chief Harminder Mintoo.

China destroys Indian bunker in Sikkim, justifies road construction

China destroys Indian bunker in Sikkim, justifies road construction

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

China also hinted that India was objecting to its efforts to build the road in Donglang area of the Sikkim sector on behalf of Bhutan.

Doval's actions saved critical air assets in Pathankot

Doval's actions saved critical air assets in Pathankot

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'Ajit Doval has done a splendid job in handling the Pathankot attack and certainly helped save heavy destruction of critical air force assets,' says Abhay Jere.

Jat stir rattles India Inc

Jat stir rattles India Inc

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Govt assurances fail to cut ice with Jat leaders as agitation intensifies, Maruti halts production at two plants; highways, railway lines blocked

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

An injured jawan said around 10-12 Naxalites must have got killed in the 'befitting' retaliation by the CRPF contingent.

Rains stay away from Chennai... for now; 269 dead across Tamil Nadu

Rains stay away from Chennai... for now; 269 dead across Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

In a minor relief for residents of flood-hit Chennai, the rains have stayed away for the last few hours.

Pillai knew of changes in Ishrat affidavit: Probe panel

Pillai knew of changes in Ishrat affidavit: Probe panel

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The panel's claim assumes significance as it was Pillai, few months ago, who alleged that Chidambaram as home minister 'bypassed him' and had rewritten the affidavit.

Why the Pathankot op has gone on for so long

Why the Pathankot op has gone on for so long

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'Inept handling by the National Security Advisor transformed what should have been a short counter-terrorist operation in Pathankot into an apparent debacle.'

Few hard questions Modi will not ask bankers in next meeting

Few hard questions Modi will not ask bankers in next meeting

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold discussions with public sector banks (PSBs) and financial institutions to draw up an action plan for banking reforms

Modi must act fast on cleaning up the financial sector mess

Modi must act fast on cleaning up the financial sector mess

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The three main regulators have different approaches to grievance redressal and different standards to stop harmful from coming pitched at the consumer.