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Maha Guv should invite Cong-NCP to form govt: Deora

Maha Guv should invite Cong-NCP to form govt: Deora

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The Shiv Sena has insisted that the two parties had a '50-50' power-sharing agreement before the elections.

'BJP is beatable in Gujarat'

'BJP is beatable in Gujarat'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

'Modi is imposing himself as the face of Gujarat to send a message that people should not forget that a Gujarati is prime minister.'

Sonia-Smriti faceoff in Lok Sabha adds fuel to furore over 'rashtrapatni' remark

Sonia-Smriti faceoff in Lok Sabha adds fuel to furore over 'rashtrapatni' remark

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Congress on Thursday accused Bharatiya Janata Party MPs of subjecting Sonia Gandhi to "brutal heckling, verbal assault and physical intimidation", and demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'When Modi visits, BJP lures Congress leaders'

'When Modi visits, BJP lures Congress leaders'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

'Adivasi seats will sound the bugle of the end of the BJP regime in Gujarat.'

PIX: Alia, Katrina, SRK party with London's mayor

PIX: Alia, Katrina, SRK party with London's mayor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Learn how to host parties from the Ambanis!

Top 5 Indian states hit by banking frauds

Top 5 Indian states hit by banking frauds

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Maharashtra witnessed the maximum number of fraud cases relating to credit/debit cards and internet banking in 2012.

Telcos raised some components of mobile tariff

Telcos raised some components of mobile tariff

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The minister said tariff plans are of bundled nature and the trade-off is generally between monthly fixed charges and variable (call) charges.

Rahul Gandhi omits mention of Savarkar in Maharashtra rally, targets BJP

Rahul Gandhi omits mention of Savarkar in Maharashtra rally, targets BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading fear, hatred and violence and said the country can not progress under these circumstances as he asked the government to be compassionate in handling farmers' problems to prevent suicides.

Just how much did Rahul donate to the Congress?

Just how much did Rahul donate to the Congress?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The former party donated Rs 54,000 between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020.

'There is always a freshness about India'

'There is always a freshness about India'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

'There's excitement. There's vibrancy. If it is politics, even if there's discussion and there's debate, there's vibrancy. That pretty much is the story of India,' says Union Minister Milind Deora in Rediff.com's special series where well-known Indians speak about the India they love.

RCom, Tata Tele get notice for understating revenues

RCom, Tata Tele get notice for understating revenues

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

The government has sent show-cause notices to 5 telecom firms including Reliance Communications and Tata Teleservices for alleged understatement of revenues of over Rs 10,000 crore.

Kejriwal, Mohandas Pai to speak at Wharton

Kejriwal, Mohandas Pai to speak at Wharton

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal and Manipal Group chairman Mohandas Pai are two new faces who will address the prestigious Wharton India Economic Forum meeting.

'Kasab's execution will bring closure to many in Mumbai'

'Kasab's execution will bring closure to many in Mumbai'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Milind Deora on why he wrote to the President asking that Kasab be executed soon.

And Salman arrived for Priyanka's reception...

And Salman arrived for Priyanka's reception...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Hunks alert!

57,271 villages do not have mobile services

57,271 villages do not have mobile services

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

About 57,271 villages in the country are yet to be connected with mobile services, Parliament was informed.

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Yuvraj, Zaheer steal the limelight at Poorna Patel's sangeet

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Yuvraj, Zaheer steal the limelight at Poorna Patel's sangeet

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

It turned out to be a starry affair as some of India's top current and former cricketers attended former union civil aviation minister Praful Patel's daughter Poorna's sangeet ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday.

'Kasab's execution will bring closure to many in Mumbai'

'Kasab's execution will bring closure to many in Mumbai'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

When Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Milind Deora wrote to President Pranab Mukherjee asking Kasab be executed soon.

Five Mumbai boys to train at Queens Park Rangers

Five Mumbai boys to train at Queens Park Rangers

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Rudolf D'Souza (13), Arfat Ansari (15), Tanaay Shah (15), Uzair Ansari (15) and Praful Kumar (16) were selected after their display in the Milind Deora soccer championships by the club's coaches for next week's stint at QPR.

Sulking Kataria has his way; gets new portfolio

Sulking Kataria has his way; gets new portfolio

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

In two other changes, young MP Milind Deora, MoS in telecommunication and information technology ministry, got additional the portfolio of Shipping in the same rank and Panabaka Laxmi, who was made MoS in textile ministry on Sunday, was reallocated petroleum and gas department.

Mumbai's infra projects stuck in policy paralysis?

Mumbai's infra projects stuck in policy paralysis?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Under attack from both the ruling coalition and opposition parties for his alleged inaction and a prevailing "policy paralysis", Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan says major infrastructure projects, since he took over in November 2010, have gained momentum due to a systematic approach.

Govt expects Rs 43,000 cr from spectrum sale

Govt expects Rs 43,000 cr from spectrum sale

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The government has announced starting auction in March for 2G spectrum that remained unsold in November auction.

PIX: SRK, Alia, Ranbir party with Karan Johar

PIX: SRK, Alia, Ranbir party with Karan Johar

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Present were several young things the movie mogul may feature in coming attractions.

Telecom: With fresh ideas, Deora takes charge

Telecom: With fresh ideas, Deora takes charge

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

A two-time Congress Member of Parliament from South Mumbai, the 34-year old Deora said there was scope for improvement in the ministry, while emphasising on maximising telecom penetration in the country.

Katrina-Vicky Look Pretty for Karan Johar's Party

Katrina-Vicky Look Pretty for Karan Johar's Party

Rediff.com26 May 2022

All roads led to Yash Raj Studios on May 25, as Bollywood's power couples and their friends celebrated Karan Johar's 50th birthday party.

2.97 mn professionals employed in IT-ITeS sector: Govt

2.97 mn professionals employed in IT-ITeS sector: Govt

Rediff.com3 May 2013

About 640,000 professionals were employed in the domestic market and 23,24,000 in outside the country.

FB post case: Deora slams Mum cops for ''acting in haste'

FB post case: Deora slams Mum cops for ''acting in haste'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Minister of State for Communications and IT Milind Deora on Tuesday slammed the Mumbai police for 'acting in haste' by arresting two young girls for their Facebook post questioning shutdown of the city for Bal Thackeray's funeral and called for checks to prevent misuse of the IT Act.

Citizen's dilemmas: Deficits of all kinds

Citizen's dilemmas: Deficits of all kinds

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

I wonder if I can find anyone I could trust as a citizen, asks Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Telcos to install 30,000 more 3G base station in 2 yrs

Telcos to install 30,000 more 3G base station in 2 yrs

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

At present, Tamil Nadu circle has maximum of 9,350 BTSs for 3G services, followed by Delhi with 8,405 BTSs.

Won't compromise on beliefs: Deora on 'Howdy' tweet

Won't compromise on beliefs: Deora on 'Howdy' tweet

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Deora said he "regrets the insinuations" made after the Twitter exchange with Modi.

No big-ticket changes in economic ministries

No big-ticket changes in economic ministries

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Without making big-ticket changes in the economic ministries, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday shifted Law Minister M Veerappa Moily to the ministry of corporate affairs and inducted young Milind Deora in his council of ministers.

Telcos' FY11 revenue at over Rs 1.62 lakh cr: Govt

Telcos' FY11 revenue at over Rs 1.62 lakh cr: Govt

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Of this private players accounted for over 79 per cent.

'Communications industry growing at 31% annually'

'Communications industry growing at 31% annually'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

The National Telecom Policy-2012 has the objective to provide preference to domestically manufactured electronic products in procurement, consistent with WTO commitments.

Now, Facebook and Twitter under govt scanner

Now, Facebook and Twitter under govt scanner

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

The government has the power to monitor, intercept and even block online conversations and websites.

Telecom Ministry wants Defence PSU status for ITI

Telecom Ministry wants Defence PSU status for ITI

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

If the status is approved for ITI, it will get preference in the supply of technology products required by the defence services.

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

From politicians to entrepreneurs and change makers, Akash Ambani's wedding had some illustrious guests.

Imran Khan flags off Mumbai cyclothon

Imran Khan flags off Mumbai cyclothon

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Landline customers owe Rs 2,397 crore to BSNL

Landline customers owe Rs 2,397 crore to BSNL

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The state-run telecom operator had recovered Rs 2,541.84 crore (Rs 25.41 billion) up to September 2012.

Deora to look after Telecom,Pilot IT & Postal Dept

Deora to look after Telecom,Pilot IT & Postal Dept

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Last week, the 34-year old Deora, a two-time Congress MP from South Mumbai, had taken charge as Minister of State for IT and Communications.

Murli Deora offers to quit Cabinet

Murli Deora offers to quit Cabinet

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

It wasn't known what Sonia Gandhi's reaction was.

ADAG cos fined Rs 5.59 cr

ADAG cos fined Rs 5.59 cr

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

The government on Wednesday said two Anil Ambani companies have been fined a total of Rs 5.49 crore (Rs 54.9 million) for shutting down rural telephone services during 2010-11 in violation of the USOF agreement.