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Economists tell Sitharaman to focus on reviving growth

Economists tell Sitharaman to focus on reviving growth

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

At a pre-Budget meeting, the FM was asked to ensure that NBFCs come out of the liquidity crisis they are facing with the help of RBI. They also spoke about the futility of trying to achieve a 3 per cent fiscal deficit target over the medium term.

CBI summons ex-Kolkata police chief on Monday

CBI summons ex-Kolkata police chief on Monday

Rediff.com26 May 2019

All airports and immigration authorities have been alerted by the CBI this week to prevent him from leaving the country and intimate the agency on any possible move, they said.

Centre wants Bengal govt to act against Kolkata top cop

Centre wants Bengal govt to act against Kolkata top cop

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

"In view of the above, the West Bengal government has been requested by MHA to initiate action against the officer and intimate the action taken in this regard," it said.

Jharkhand: 12 securitymen killed in blast

Jharkhand: 12 securitymen killed in blast

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

Though earlier it was suspected to be a landmine blast, later prima facie it seemed the explosives were hidden in a box which exploded during a search.

Amy Jackson holidays in Ibiza!

Amy Jackson holidays in Ibiza!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Kolkata: Majerhat bridge to be demolished to construct new one

Kolkata: Majerhat bridge to be demolished to construct new one

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

A section of the over 50-year-old bridge on the arterial Diamond Harbour Road in south Kolkata collapsed on September 4 in which three people lost their lives.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

CBI team goes to question Kolkata Police chief, detained by cops

CBI team goes to question Kolkata Police chief, detained by cops

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

There were conflicting reports about some CBI officers being arrested.

'The CBI has to be blamed'

'The CBI has to be blamed'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'In the CBI's history, a situation like this has never ever occurred.'

Stage set for Mamata's mega Opposition rally

Stage set for Mamata's mega Opposition rally

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

More than 20 national leaders will attend the meeting, TMC sources said. Most of them have already arrived in Kolkata.

'Hear our cry, Let 9W fly': Jet Air employees

'Hear our cry, Let 9W fly': Jet Air employees

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

With substantial number of employees having been with Jet Airways for around 20 years, getting another job is also not easy considering the age factor and the job market situation.

Mamata writes to EC against transfer of senior cops

Mamata writes to EC against transfer of senior cops

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

The Election Commission's decision is "unfortunate", highly arbitrary, motivated and "biased" and was taken at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party, she said in the letter.

Kamal and his daughters in the US for Sabaash Naidu

Kamal and his daughters in the US for Sabaash Naidu

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

'I will take Anurag Kashyap, Saif Ali Khan to jail'

'I will take Anurag Kashyap, Saif Ali Khan to jail'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Why Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Manjinder S Sirsa is furious with the director and actor of Sacred Games 2.

Dhoni, Jharkhand cricket team rescued from hotel fire in Delhi

Dhoni, Jharkhand cricket team rescued from hotel fire in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The Jharkhand cricket team, including their captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Friday escaped unhurt after a fire broke out at a five star hotel in Dwarka, New Delhi leading to postponement of the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final against Bengal.

Park Street gang rape case: Absconding main accused arrested

Park Street gang rape case: Absconding main accused arrested

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Suzette Jordan, the victim was gang-raped on the night of February 5, 2012 by five men.

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

A 15 per cent corporate tax rate for services companies in SEZs, setting up a fund for deep-tech startups and establishing clusters to demonstrate design-to-manufacturing capabilities of tech firms were some of the key demands made by the IT sector at the pre-Budget consultation on Monday. The participants shared their views and suggestions regarding Big Data, incentives for encouraging setting up of data centres, fiscal incentives for data localisation, incentives for pushing digital penetration in rural areas, and corporate guarantee to startups for competing with other nations.

Madhavan to star in the Tamil remake of Charlie

Madhavan to star in the Tamil remake of Charlie

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

India to lead investment inflow in emerging Asian economies

India to lead investment inflow in emerging Asian economies

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

India is perceived to be a powerhouse for investment in coming times.

10 detained in nun rape case

10 detained in nun rape case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Police have detained a total of 10 persons in connection with the alleged gang rape of an elderly nun and loot at a convent school in West Bengal's Nadia district.

Mamata protecting corrupt officer, alleges Adityanath

Mamata protecting corrupt officer, alleges Adityanath

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader, who travelled by road from Jharkhand to this West Bengal town to address a rally after being denied permission earlier for landing helicopter in the state, targeted the Trinamool Congress chief for opposing the Central Bureau of Investigation's attempt to quiz the Kolkata police chief in connection with the ponzi scams.

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The chief minister skipped meals and remained awake the entire night on a makeshift dais along with some senior ministers and party members.

Kolkata flyover collapse: IVRCL says not at fault for mishap

Kolkata flyover collapse: IVRCL says not at fault for mishap

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Says it followed all quality standards, probe needed on causes; top management remains unavailable

All men so far, Sebi board set to see women members

All men so far, Sebi board set to see women members

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Sebi Chairman U K Sinha has often chastised listed companies for not having enough women on their boards.

The CLEVEREST thing Saif Ali Khan has done!

The CLEVEREST thing Saif Ali Khan has done!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

'The story ends at the end of this season; I don't know if they will extend it. It's a fairly solid conclusion (but) there is always scope for more.'

'IAF defends the country, but Modi stole its money to give to Anil Ambani'

'IAF defends the country, but Modi stole its money to give to Anil Ambani'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The Congress chief reiterated that Rs 30,000 crore was "wrongfully" given to Anil Ambani in the purchase of Rafale fighter planes.

Justice Karnan demands Rs 14 crore relief from Supreme Court

Justice Karnan demands Rs 14 crore relief from Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Contempt proceedings were initiated against Justice Karnan for writing letters to various judges including the Prime Minister, accusing several judges of corruption.

'Nothing is forgiven because some one is dead'

'Nothing is forgiven because some one is dead'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Rajesh Pillai ate burgers and drank aerated American drinks as if his life depended on it, says Kamal Haasan.

Mamata orders probe into Narada sting operation

Mamata orders probe into Narada sting operation

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The opposition parties termed the order of the inquiry a gimmick to fool the masses and cover up the important evidences in the sting operation.

HC allows RSS to hold Sankranti event in Kolkata

HC allows RSS to hold Sankranti event in Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The permission is subject to some restrictions including a cap of 4,000 on the number of attendees.

Burdwan blast mastermind arrested; son of retired B'desh army officer

Burdwan blast mastermind arrested; son of retired B'desh army officer

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

West Bengal police on Saturday arrested the mastermind of Burdwan blast Sk Rahmatulla alias Sajid, a Bangladeshi national and stated to be a Chief Commander of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terror group.

'We have been dying a silent death for six years'

'We have been dying a silent death for six years'

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Neither the Centre nor the state is helping us, rather they are coming up with new ways to create stumbling blocks for the return of money.'

Mamata vs CBI row washes out Parliament proceedings

Mamata vs CBI row washes out Parliament proceedings

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the "unfortunate" and "unprecedented" developments in West Bengal

Five more bombs found at Gandhi Maidan; six detained for questioning

Five more bombs found at Gandhi Maidan; six detained for questioning

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Five more bombs were found on Tuesday during searches at the sprawling Gandhi Maidan in Patna, where another political rally is scheduled for Wednesday, after Sunday's multiple blasts at a BJP meeting in which six persons were killed and 82 injured.

Top Naxal commander killed in Jharkhand

Top Naxal commander killed in Jharkhand

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

A top Naxal commander and aide of dreaded Maoist leader Kundan Pahan was on Wednesday killed by security forces in a pre-dawn encounter in the forests of Khunti district of Jharkhand.

Will Jaitley present his 6th full Budget next year?

Will Jaitley present his 6th full Budget next year?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

A K Bhattacharya lists three reasons why Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will most likely present a full Budget on February 1, 2019.

SC turns down former judge Karnan's bail plea

SC turns down former judge Karnan's bail plea

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The apex court said it was duty-bound by the seven-judge bench's order in the case and 'cannot override it'.

EXPLAINED: How chit fund scams work

EXPLAINED: How chit fund scams work

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'Around 15 crore poor people have lost their money.'

Modi says Mamata shielding corrupt; Didi calls him 'Mr Maddy'

Modi says Mamata shielding corrupt; Didi calls him 'Mr Maddy'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'From chaiwala he has now become Rafalewala. He speaks a bunch of lies,' the West Bengal CM said.

After 7 decades in business, Madras Stock Exchange gets Sebi nod for exit

After 7 decades in business, Madras Stock Exchange gets Sebi nod for exit

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Sebi had given the exchanges a 2-year window to comply or exit.