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'The truth of non-violence, he repeated, could never be challenged'

'The truth of non-violence, he repeated, could never be challenged'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'A little old man who has renounced personal possessions, walking with bare feet on the cold earth in search of a great human ideal'.

PM asks Rahul if Congress is only for Muslim men

PM asks Rahul if Congress is only for Muslim men

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

"Crores of Muslim women had always demanded that triple talaq should be banned, as it is also banned in Islamic countries," he said.

Gorakhpur a govt-made tragedy: Rahul after meeting bereaved families

Gorakhpur a govt-made tragedy: Rahul after meeting bereaved families

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had hit out at the Congress vice-president, saying the 'yuvraj' sitting in Delhi cannot make Gorakhpur 'a picnic spot'.

Steered economy out of decay left by 'economist PM', 'know-it-all FM': Modi

Steered economy out of decay left by 'economist PM', 'know-it-all FM': Modi

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Rejecting criticism of jobless growth, he said if state after state is creating good number of jobs, how can the Centre be creating joblessness?

National Insurance IPO will happen only after April 1, 2018

National Insurance IPO will happen only after April 1, 2018

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Analysts say large issue sizes and high prices were key reasons for the poor response to IPOs of other public sector insurance entities. The high share price meant small investors did not foresee any listing gain

Hit by Cyclone Vardah? Now pay the price for insurance claims

Hit by Cyclone Vardah? Now pay the price for insurance claims

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Recurring natural calamities along the east coast, especially Vizag and Chennai, to increase insurance premium rates in the region, reports T E Narasimhan.

How Kerala floods will impact India Inc

How Kerala floods will impact India Inc

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Kerala isn't as dependent on agriculture like Bihar or Odisha or even other southern states.' 'Economic losses would not be too intense, unlike other states.' 'The floods could, at best, impact India Inc's earnings for a quarter or two.'

381 babus punished for being 'non-performers'

381 babus punished for being 'non-performers'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The personnel ministry has taken actions like premature retirement and cut in remuneration.

'Jo jeeta wohi sikandar'

'Jo jeeta wohi sikandar'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Following the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, reactions poured in from various leaders across the political spectrum.

Can terms of reference of Finance Commissions be changed?

Can terms of reference of Finance Commissions be changed?

Rediff.com9 May 2018

With the creation of the state of Telangana, additions were made to ToRs of the 14th Finance Commission to make recommendations for the newly created states after the reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh.

Finance panel terms of references: 7 states, UTs seek change

Finance panel terms of references: 7 states, UTs seek change

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A memorandum, signed by the chief ministers or finance ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Karnataka, Delhi, West Bengal, Kerala and Punjab, said the terms were disruptive and a cause for concern.

Shastri promises to 'mentor' players as he begins innings as India coach

Shastri promises to 'mentor' players as he begins innings as India coach

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'It is more to do with working on their mental strength, helping build their confidence, helping them stay organised in their daily activities as against tinkering with their style of play'

'It's a clear declaration of emergency': Rights groups on raids on activists

'It's a clear declaration of emergency': Rights groups on raids on activists

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Pune police on Tuesday raided homes of prominent Left-wing activists in several states and arrested at least five of them -- poet Varavara Rao in Hyderabad, activists Vernon Gonzalves and Arun Ferreira in Mumbai, trade unionist and lawyer Sudha Bhardwaj in Faridabad and Chhattisgarh and civil liberties activist Gautam Navalakha in Delhi.

Opposition creating unrest in society, cut off from reality: Modi

Opposition creating unrest in society, cut off from reality: Modi

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Those who always talk of 'samajwad' and 'bahujan' are extremely selfish, he said in an apparent reference to Bharatiya Janata Party's key rivals in Uttar Pradesh - the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party.

Tripura ideological win; changed party's, country's mood: Modi

Tripura ideological win; changed party's, country's mood: Modi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Modi said that some critics described Tripura as 'a small state with only two Lok Sabha seats' to downplay the BJP's win.

VIP culture to be replaced by EPI -- Every Person is Important -- culture: PM

VIP culture to be replaced by EPI -- Every Person is Important -- culture: PM

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

He said the red beacon had become a symbol of VIP culture which had crept in the mindset of those using it.

PHOTOS: Leaders remove lal batti voluntarily

PHOTOS: Leaders remove lal batti voluntarily

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Several Union ministers and chief ministers voluntarily removed the red beacons from their vehicles even before the notification of it came into effect.

After reshuffle, new ministers get down to work

After reshuffle, new ministers get down to work

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

A day after being sworn-in, the new ministers took charge of their portfolios. Here's a look at the various new ministers on their first day at work.

IPO fundraising: A whopping Rs 25,500 crore in H1

IPO fundraising: A whopping Rs 25,500 crore in H1

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Highest-ever mobilisation in first half of any fiscal year; bankers expect the trend to continue, given strong pipeline

Deliver for the benefit of the nation: PM to bureaucrats

Deliver for the benefit of the nation: PM to bureaucrats

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked all wings of the government to work in a synchronised manner and pressed the bureaucracy to take speedy decisions.

State-run non-life insurers' unions seek merger of all 4 companies

State-run non-life insurers' unions seek merger of all 4 companies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Move to strengthen market share and become more profitable.

Indian armed forces building partnerships in vital Indo-Pacific region: PM

Indian armed forces building partnerships in vital Indo-Pacific region: PM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

The Indian armed forces, especially the Navy, are building partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region for peace and security, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, he said.

Why car insurance cos are seeking more time to comply with SC orders

Why car insurance cos are seeking more time to comply with SC orders

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

At its heart, the issue is more than compliance. It is the risk of possible breakdown of a strong nexus between insurance firms and motor car dealers that makes the business the top earner for the former.

Why domestic investment bankers will pocket hefty bonuses

Why domestic investment bankers will pocket hefty bonuses

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Bonuses are typically commensurate with deal activity in any given year. Investment banks, on average, pocket 2-3 per cent as fees for managing an IPO and 1.5-2 per cent for handling QIPs.

Lakme Fashion Week: Showstopping like Kareena Kapoor & Saif Ali Khan

Lakme Fashion Week: Showstopping like Kareena Kapoor & Saif Ali Khan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

In photos: The Bollywwod power couple as Lakme Fashion Week showstoppers.

Tough rules against graft made many come on one platform: Modi on his 4 yrs

Tough rules against graft made many come on one platform: Modi on his 4 yrs

Rediff.com26 May 2018

He said that his govt is moving on the correct path and the people have put their seal of approval on it.

'You're my family': PM celebrates Diwali with jawans in J&K

'You're my family': PM celebrates Diwali with jawans in J&K

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

This is the fourth successive Diwali that Modi has celebrated with jawans on the border.

Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress president

Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress president

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Rahul Gandhi succeeds Sonia Gandhi, who led the party for the last 19 years.

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The PM alleged that a 'PC' (percentage commission) culture has become the state government's identity.

Bankers' fees for IPOs lowest in seven years

Bankers' fees for IPOs lowest in seven years

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

In the first nine months of 2017, investment banks pocketed Rs 500 crore for helping companies raise Rs 30,853 crore through IPOs.

2017-18 divestment proceeds may exceed Rs 72,500 crore

2017-18 divestment proceeds may exceed Rs 72,500 crore

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

For first time in 8 yrs, stake sale proceeds could exceed Budget Estimates. ONGC's acquisition of HPCL alone could get the exchequer more than Rs 30,000 crore.

Mann ki Baat: PM says India moving towards women-led development

Mann ki Baat: PM says India moving towards women-led development

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The PM said a woman's power today underlined inner fortitude and self-confidence, which made her self-reliant.

It's 'women first' for BJP and my government: Modi

It's 'women first' for BJP and my government: Modi

Rediff.com4 May 2018

"Today the country is moving forward from women development to women-led development," Modi said.

RS bids farewell to retiring members

RS bids farewell to retiring members

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Karan Singh, Janardan Dwivedi and Parvez Hashmi would be retiring later this month.

Desperately seeking Vikas

Desperately seeking Vikas

Rediff.com23 May 2018

'The BJP's election campaign promise of development isn't dead, it just doesn't look anything like what was promised.' 'The results are plain to see, which is why so many of us wake up with a knot in our stomachs, wondering what fresh new hell the day's news cycle will bring,' says Mitali Saran.

From Section 377 to Aadhaar: 5 key judgments by CJI Dipak Misra

From Section 377 to Aadhaar: 5 key judgments by CJI Dipak Misra

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Ahead of CJI Dipak Misra's final day as the head of the judiciary of India, here's a look at the key judgments that he was a part of.

IPOs are booming but who's making the money?

IPOs are booming but who's making the money?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

'It is a worrying trend as we are not seeing too much fresh capital being raised for new projects, plants, expansion or diversification. It's just private equity or venture capital or promoters cashing out.'

Insured your mobile or laptop? Your claim may get rejected if...

Insured your mobile or laptop? Your claim may get rejected if...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The biggest surprise for customers, at the time of claiming, is the fact that they will get only depreciated value of the product.

PM hails 'warmest, closest' ties with Singapore in address to diaspora

PM hails 'warmest, closest' ties with Singapore in address to diaspora

Rediff.com31 May 2018

He said that India will work with Singapore to bring the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to early conclusion. He also said the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement has been reviewed and the two sides will work to further upgrade it.

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Addressing the nation for the fourth time since he took office in 2014, the prime minister called upon the citizens to perform their duties towards the nation and co-operate to work towards a common goal of peace, harmony and development in the country.