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BJP gets 3.78 crore new members

BJP gets 3.78 crore new members

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The saffron organisation is jubilant over the 'massive' response to its drive but the extent of its success will be determined after the details of its new members are verified.

BJP to brainstorm on poll strategy at party conclave

BJP to brainstorm on poll strategy at party conclave

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party will chalk out a road-map for evolving its strategy to project itself as an alternative in the next general elections, at the meeting of its National Executive and National Council starting on Friday.

NCAER pegs GDP growth at 4.9% in 2019-20

NCAER pegs GDP growth at 4.9% in 2019-20

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The NCEAR has indicated some improvement in the fourth quarter of the current financial year.

PHOTOS: TN farmer builds temple for PM Modi

PHOTOS: TN farmer builds temple for PM Modi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The farmer said he was impressed and had benefitted by welfare schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi.

FinMin declines to share Swiss bank accounts details

FinMin declines to share Swiss bank accounts details

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

India is among 75 countries with which Switzerland's Federal Tax Administration has exchanged information on financial accounts within the framework of global standards on Automatic Exchange of Information.

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

To propel demand, one should concentrate on indirect taxes and bring down the goods and services tax (GST) rates to a uniform 12 per cent as the Vijay Kelkar panel had recommended, said Ajit Ranade, chief economist at Aditya Birla Group.

China withdraws request for discussion on Kashmir at UN

China withdraws request for discussion on Kashmir at UN

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The matter was expected to be discussed in the Security Council Consultations Room under "other matters" during closed consultations Tuesday afternoon.

Kejriwal threatened to quit if Bhushan-Yadav were not removed

Kejriwal threatened to quit if Bhushan-Yadav were not removed

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on threatened to resign and lashed out at its founder-members Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, moments before they were sacked from the National Executive, accusing them of engaging in "anti-party" activities.

JD-U pushes for 'proportionate representation' in Modi Cabinet

JD-U pushes for 'proportionate representation' in Modi Cabinet

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Tyagi, however, added his party was imposing no condition on the BJP over the issue of Cabinet berths.

Asia Pacific group endorses India for UNSC non-permanent seat

Asia Pacific group endorses India for UNSC non-permanent seat

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Elections for the five non-permanent members of the 15-nation Council for the 2021-22 term will be held around June next year.

Raghuram Rajan differs with FM, says NPAs will see unprecedented rise

Raghuram Rajan differs with FM, says NPAs will see unprecedented rise

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Rajan said that while there were talks about Jan Dhan, it was difficult to target transfers to people through this tool. Jan Dhan, he said, does not really work as advertised.

More bad news: NCAER pegs Q2 GDP growth at 4.9%

More bad news: NCAER pegs Q2 GDP growth at 4.9%

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

NCAER said the monetary policy measures are unlikely to revive growth at this juncture and suggested providing fiscal stimulus, which too can be challenging unless it can be financed through better revenue generation.

Only 7 countries have more people than BJP members: Nadda

Only 7 countries have more people than BJP members: Nadda

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Nadda said the saffron party will hold presidential elections in December.

Modi irresponsible, accusations an act of desperation: Pak

Modi irresponsible, accusations an act of desperation: Pak

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Pakistan on Sunday rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assertion that it was exporting terror, saying the remarks were part of a "well thought out vilification campaign" to distract attention from Kashmir.

PMO shifts to Kerala for 48 hours

PMO shifts to Kerala for 48 hours

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

After terror attack, Mumbai red alert, a large posse of officials to fly down with PM, reports Archis Mohan.

AAP removes Ramdas as Lokpal, Bhushan from disciplinary panel

AAP removes Ramdas as Lokpal, Bhushan from disciplinary panel

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

The AAP on Sunday removed party's internal Lokpal Admiral L Ramdas and Prashant Bhushan as the chief of the National Disciplinary Committee

RCEP can be particularly beneficial for India, says report

RCEP can be particularly beneficial for India, says report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The report by the High Level Advisory Group said India stands to benefit even more when the US and China are locked in a global trade war.

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

At a time when investors are taking a "wait and watch" approach on fresh investment, Tamil Nadu in the past 10 months has signed 63 MoUs, enabling investment worth Rs 19,083 crore. After Palaniswami took over as chief minister in February 2017, cumulative FDI rose by Rs 46,427 crore from Rs 133 trillion (April 2000 to March 2017) to Rs 180 trillion by June this year. Thanks to the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act, 2018, and the single window for applying and getting clearance for doing business, the ease of business issue has been addressed.

Days before budget, Jaitley flies to US for medical checkup

Days before budget, Jaitley flies to US for medical checkup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

This is Jaitley's first overseas visit since his kidney ailment was confirmed in April last year.

Mamata skips CII meet over Suchitra Sen's demise

Mamata skips CII meet over Suchitra Sen's demise

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

However, the chief minister made up for her absence by addressing the gathering via state Industry and Finance Minister Amit Mitra's mobile phone.

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.

Parliament passes bill to protect rights of transgenders

Parliament passes bill to protect rights of transgenders

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill on protection of rights of transgenders after a motion to refer it to a Select Committee of the Upper House was defeated.

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared Bhalla's appointment as OSD in the ministry with immediate effect.

Nitish wins battle for control of JD-U

Nitish wins battle for control of JD-U

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The EC, in its order issued on Friday said the group led by Nitish Kumar is entitled to use the reserved symbol 'arrow'.

FinMin study to assess quantum of black money complete

FinMin study to assess quantum of black money complete

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The study was ordered in March 2011 when the nation was debating on the amount of unaccounted income with figures projected by politicians and civil society in crores of rupees.

Will Kejriwal contest against Narendra Modi?

Will Kejriwal contest against Narendra Modi?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Party's declaration of Delhi candidate list sans Kejriwal is a sign of this move

Modi must oversee India's trade policy

Modi must oversee India's trade policy

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

India needs a National Trade Policy Council, chaired by a minister who reports directly to the PM, says Jayanta Roy, former economic advisor to the Union commerce ministry.

Does the economy need fiscal stimulus? Debate rages on

Does the economy need fiscal stimulus? Debate rages on

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

The reform priorities are clear: enhance savings, improve productivity. Just 25 basis points of moving interest rate up or down would not boost investment: Former RBI Governor Y V Reddy.

India provides EVMs, CEC in Bhutan to witness polls

India provides EVMs, CEC in Bhutan to witness polls

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

India has provided 1,935 electronic voting machines to Bhutan for the country's second national elections to be held on Saturday.

After talks fail, war of words between AAP camps intensifies

After talks fail, war of words between AAP camps intensifies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

In further escalation of infighting, Aam Aadmi Party dissident leaders Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav on Friday mounted a no-holds-barred attack on party chief Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of stifling internal democracy and adopting unfair means to capture power.

BJP vows to revive manufacturing

BJP vows to revive manufacturing

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The party pledges to raise share in GDP to 20 per cent if voted to power; promises I-T relief to middle class; job for one member of each family.

'In 30 years, 400 Indian languages will die'

'In 30 years, 400 Indian languages will die'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'This government has made it compulsory to teach some languages that have died.' 'You can't keep languages alive by making them compulsory.'

What Modi must do to revive the economy

What Modi must do to revive the economy

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'At this stage, you should distribute money and food.' 'Like you queue up to vote, let people queue up to collect this.' 'This will arrest the decline in demand which will have a multiplier effect on the demand side for the economy as a whole.' 'The government should earmark about 2% of the GDP for this.' 'And this should be the first step to revive the economy.'

Be Prepared for Very Bad Economic Times!

Be Prepared for Very Bad Economic Times!

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'We are going to have a recession this year, maybe next year too...'

National land reforms policy on anvil

National land reforms policy on anvil

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

The government has decided to set up a national council headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and a committee under the rural development minister to prepare national land reforms policy.

Advani to embark on nationwide election tour

Advani to embark on nationwide election tour

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

With the Assembly elections slated in nine states this year, senior BJP leader L K Advani is expected to embark on a nationwide tour after the party's National Council finalises the schedule.

India's 2018-19 economic growth pegged at 7.5%

India's 2018-19 economic growth pegged at 7.5%

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The wholesale price index inflation is projected at 6.4 per cent for 2017-18.

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The 350-member national council of the Aam Aadmi Party will meet on March 28 and it may potentially lead to the formalisation of deep factions within the two-year-old party.

Reports on black money to miss Sept deadline

Reports on black money to miss Sept deadline

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Three institutes entrusted with the task to estimate amount say data collection a hurd#8804 to submit report by December.

How much black money is stashed abroad?

How much black money is stashed abroad?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The studies found that sectors with the highest unaccounted income included real estate, mining, pharmaceuticals, pan masala, gutkka and tobacco, bullion and commodity markets, film industry, educational institutes and professionals.