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Is Modi govt finally winning the war against black money?

Is Modi govt finally winning the war against black money?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

He said this in Parliament rebutting reports last month, which quoted the Swiss National Bank, the country's central bank, as saying in its annual report that Indian deposits had risen by 50 per cent in 2017.

Modi govt must not ignore farmers

Modi govt must not ignore farmers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The farming community expects much more substance from the government, Ajay Vir Jakhar.

Atishi gets income tax notice, AAP calls BJP sexist

Atishi gets income tax notice, AAP calls BJP sexist

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Atishi claimed the notice was sent to scare her, but "we have come from difficult fields to change politics of this country and we will not get intimidated by these hollow threats of the BJP".

Modi govt deliberately weakening labour laws: Rahul

Modi govt deliberately weakening labour laws: Rahul

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Alleging that Modi has launched a "big assault" on the workers, a combative Gandhi vowed to fight their battle like the Congress did for the farmers on the land acquisition bill.

Modi govt faces 5 big economic challenges

Modi govt faces 5 big economic challenges

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The challenge of cleaning up the taxation system and introducing the goods and services tax (GST) regime cannot be underestimated.

Big reforms? Modi govt still lags behind

Big reforms? Modi govt still lags behind

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

A government that confuses PowerPoints for policy is delaying structural change too much.

Modi govt yet to match UPA's economic record

Modi govt yet to match UPA's economic record

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Experts say it will now be tough for the Modi government to catch up with the UPA's economic record owing to the shock induced by the currency demonetisation.

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.

Why Modi govt's FDI claims are puzzling

Why Modi govt's FDI claims are puzzling

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The retail sector seeing a sharp rise in FDI flows is one where the Modi government's policy is not clear and has got a little muddled by its political ideology.

Now, Congress to move no-confidence motion against Modi govt

Now, Congress to move no-confidence motion against Modi govt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The party has issued a three-line whip to all its MPs in the Lok Sabha to ensure their presence, the sources added.

TDP quits NDA, moves no-confidence motion against Modi govt

TDP quits NDA, moves no-confidence motion against Modi govt

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

However, The Lok Sabha did not take up notices for no-confidence motion

'Modi govt has forgotten Ram and become advocate of Muslim women'

'Modi govt has forgotten Ram and become advocate of Muslim women'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Ex-VHP president Pravin Togadia said that the Centre has reneged on its promises.

Modi govt's capital expenditure for April-July crosses Rs 1 trillion

Modi govt's capital expenditure for April-July crosses Rs 1 trillion

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The major beneficiaries have been the ministries of roads and highways, railways and power

Is Modi govt's economic report card satisfactory?

Is Modi govt's economic report card satisfactory?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Modi said his government went about addressing the challenges.

Adani benefited from Modi govt's 'largesse': Jairam Ramesh

Adani benefited from Modi govt's 'largesse': Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Adani Group said it was only an operator of the coal mine, which was allocated to Rajasthan government when Congress was in power both at the Centre and the state and Ramesh as environment minister had given the forest clearance.

Modi govt's latest brainwave: A 'new financial year'

Modi govt's latest brainwave: A 'new financial year'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

A panel will examine the merits and demerits of various dates for the commencement of the financial year.

Modi govt action against NGOs worries US

Modi govt action against NGOs worries US

Rediff.com6 May 2015

The United States on Wednesday expressed concern over punitive action taken by the National Democratic Alliance government against scores of non government organisation, asserting that a vibrant civil society was important for democratic traditions and that those who act peacefully to seek change are not anti-government.

'Modi govt has delivered on early expectations'

'Modi govt has delivered on early expectations'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

'The government has used the current macro situation to its advantage.'

People expect Modi govt to build Ram temple within its tenure: RSS

People expect Modi govt to build Ram temple within its tenure: RSS

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

The RSS also described Modi's comments as a 'positive step' towards the temple construction.

Will Modi govt scrap the controversial aviation rule?

Will Modi govt scrap the controversial aviation rule?

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Majority of India's international routes have been captured by foreign airlines.

'Modi govt tapping phones of opposition, bureaucrats & judges'

'Modi govt tapping phones of opposition, bureaucrats & judges'

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Amid the charges and counter-charges over the AgustaWestland issue, the Congress on Friday accused the Modi government of "working overtime" tapping the phones of opposition, civil servants and judges.

Modi govt has failed on the reformist agenda

Modi govt has failed on the reformist agenda

Rediff.com11 May 2016

It is a pity that the Modi government, which began on the right note when it came to pricing issues, has changed colour and become interventionist in its impulses, says T N Ninan.

Modi govt's war on black money has gone for a toss

Modi govt's war on black money has gone for a toss

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The Indian money in Swiss banks had fallen by 45 per cent in 2016, marking their biggest ever yearly plunge, to CHF 676 million (about Rs 4,500 crore) -- the lowest ever since the European nation began making the data public in 1987.

Congress blames Modi govt for policy paralysis

Congress blames Modi govt for policy paralysis

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

BJP had attacked previous UPA govt over policy paralysis.

Modi govt cuts wings of tax officials

Modi govt cuts wings of tax officials

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Top management of firms should be summoned for a few specified reasons and after written justification at a senior level.

Modi govt sabotaging winter session, says Sonia; BJP rejects charge

Modi govt sabotaging winter session, says Sonia; BJP rejects charge

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The Congress president also hit out at the government over demonetisation, saying the move left millions of people 'suffering'.

The challenges Modi govt faces in 2015

The challenges Modi govt faces in 2015

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Four specific areas will be watched carefully in the first half of FY16

Modi govt falls short on innovative ideas

Modi govt falls short on innovative ideas

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

One of the big takeaways from the recently released data on India's merchandise trade is that gold imports have, once again, skyrocketed.

'Treat your vote as weapon': Priyanka slams Modi govt on PM's home turf

'Treat your vote as weapon': Priyanka slams Modi govt on PM's home turf

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Priyanka said the Modi government did not fulfil its promises of providing jobs to crores of people in the country.

Modi govt to alter India's GDP calculation

Modi govt to alter India's GDP calculation

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Changes the base year and included more sectors.

Modi govt's bizarre plans for India's airlines

Modi govt's bizarre plans for India's airlines

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Let Air India - that anyway flies very limited international routes, often bleeding profusely and makes huge losses on trunk routes - do this national service, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Business chambers now inviting start-ups for membership.

Modi govt doesn't want to accept there is job crisis: Rahul Gandhi

Modi govt doesn't want to accept there is job crisis: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

During an interaction -- Shiksha: Dasha Aur Disha -- with university students at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi, he also alleged that the country's wealth is "concentrated" in the hands of "a few people".

Market verdict dampener for Modi govt at halfway mark

Market verdict dampener for Modi govt at halfway mark

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Sensex up just 6.5% while the best returns were during Manmohan Singh, with the Sensex soaring nearly 167.5%.

How Modi govt had once used Facebook, Google for digital push

How Modi govt had once used Facebook, Google for digital push

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

From educating people about the internet, connecting far-flung areas with a high-speed net, promoting entrepreneurship, building start-up incubators, women empowerment, to even running a voter registration campaign, cybersecurity and counter-terrorism, Facebook and Google have done it all for the government.

Sena hits out at Modi govt for not honouring Savarkar with Bharat Ratna

Sena hits out at Modi govt for not honouring Savarkar with Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The Sena, an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre and in Maharashtra, has since long been demanding the highest civilian award for Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, who spent the prime of his life at the Cellular Jail in Andaman after being sentenced to life.

Modi govt's stand on WTO draws flak

Modi govt's stand on WTO draws flak

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

It is learnt that the US had recently presented two separate papers to India.

Modi govt lacks good decision makers, advisors

Modi govt lacks good decision makers, advisors

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

What is missing in the government are people with enough weight in the system who can give quality economic advice, and offer subject expertise, says T N Ninan.

Modi govt's dilemma over Israel-Palestine conflict

Modi govt's dilemma over Israel-Palestine conflict

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

"We have diplomatic ties with both nations. Any discourteous reference can impact our relations with them," says External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj

US investors welcome Modi govt's maiden Budget

US investors welcome Modi govt's maiden Budget

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

They said Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has opened the door to a much wider level of US involvement in India's development plans in the coming years.