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Govt denies lapses in Pathankot op; unsure of number of terrorists involved

Govt denies lapses in Pathankot op; unsure of number of terrorists involved

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

As counter-terrorism operations at the Pathankot air base continued for the second consecutive day, the Union government on Sunday said it was unsure if more terrorists were still holed up.

India-US sign key pact on sharing intelligence on terror

India-US sign key pact on sharing intelligence on terror

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

India and the United States on Thursday signed a key pact for exchange of intelligence on terror on a real time basis that include biographic information of known and suspected terrorists.

Multi-city terror alert issued, Rajnath reviews situation

Multi-city terror alert issued, Rajnath reviews situation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Tier two cities such as Lucknow, Jaipur, Vijaywada, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Panji have also been alerted about possible attacks.

Will abide by SC ruling on freeing Rajiv killers: Rajnath

Will abide by SC ruling on freeing Rajiv killers: Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The government on Thursday said that it is examining the Tamil Nadu government's decision to remit the sentence of seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case but made it clear that abiding by Supreme Court's order on the issue is its constitutional responsibility.

Rajnath reviews preparedness of 'Black Cat' commandos

Rajnath reviews preparedness of 'Black Cat' commandos

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

During the hour-long meeting, the HM was given a detailed briefing on the working of the NSG

Pakistan is a terrorist state, it should be isolated: Rajnath

Pakistan is a terrorist state, it should be isolated: Rajnath

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Deeply disappointed with Pakistan's continued and direct support to terrorism and terrorist groups, Singh said.

DDCA inquiry was pressured to name a certain 'VIP' says probe panel chief

DDCA inquiry was pressured to name a certain 'VIP' says probe panel chief

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The DDCA probe panel chief has informed the Centre that he was under "pressure" for naming some individuals, including a "VIP", in his report on the cricket body's affairs.

Ratan Watal is new finance secretary

Ratan Watal is new finance secretary

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Watal a 1978-batch Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer.

Greek crisis to hit Indian exports, trigger capital outflows

Greek crisis to hit Indian exports, trigger capital outflows

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

India's software and engineering exports may take a hit and the country may also face larger capital outflows.

Convicts in Rajiv assassination case find solace in spirituality

Convicts in Rajiv assassination case find solace in spirituality

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case lodged in the Central prison in Vellore for nearly 25 years, have turned deeply spiritual.

TN plans to release Rajiv Gandhi's assassins, seeks Centre's views

TN plans to release Rajiv Gandhi's assassins, seeks Centre's views

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The convicts are V Sriharan alias Murugan, T Suthendraraja alias Santhan, A G Perarivalan alias Arivu, Jayakumar, Robert Payas, Ravichandran and Nalini.

PM promises fair taxes, growth-focussed policies to investors

PM promises fair taxes, growth-focussed policies to investors

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

As per a PMO statement, Modi told the investors that "he believes in a fair, predictable and consistent tax system

Zakir Naik row: Colleagues back suspended MHA officer

Zakir Naik row: Colleagues back suspended MHA officer

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

5 joint secretaries serving in the ministry of home affairs on Tuesday met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and urged him to reconsider the decision to suspend senior IAS officer G K Dwivedi for renewal of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act licence of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO.

Jaitley: Cong peddling lies on Rafale to save 'sinking dynasty'

Jaitley: Cong peddling lies on Rafale to save 'sinking dynasty'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

"How many more lies will be peddled to sustain a sinking dynast? India, certainly deserves better," Jaitley said.

New Rs2000 and Rs500 notes will change every 3-4 years

New Rs2000 and Rs500 notes will change every 3-4 years

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Advocating the move, home ministry officials said most of the developed countries change the security features of their currency notes every 3-4 years and therefore, it is absolutely necessary for India to follow this policy.

'Rambo' Modi's next mission: Save Indians from Saudi crisis

'Rambo' Modi's next mission: Save Indians from Saudi crisis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has started preparing the ground to rescue Indians who are expected to be deported from Saudi Arabia as it goes ahead with its new job law, Nitaqat. Sheela Bhatt reports

Death threat to Rahul: Centre asks SPG, IB to take 'maximum precautions'

Death threat to Rahul: Centre asks SPG, IB to take 'maximum precautions'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Rahul is scheduled to address a rally of the Congress-Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance on Tuesday at Karaikal in Puducherry.

Fresh storm over 'tutoring of witnesses' in Ishrat case

Fresh storm over 'tutoring of witnesses' in Ishrat case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Congress seeks suo motu action by the Supreme Court, accusing the Modi government of creating a 'fake controversy'

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A total of 16 secretaries have been appointed to various central government departments.

Greek crisis not to impact ICICI Bank: Chanda Kochhar

Greek crisis not to impact ICICI Bank: Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

ICICI Bank on Monday said it sees no impact of the Greek debt crisis on the bank as it has no exposure to Europe.

KV Kamath to step down, Infosys starts hunt for chairman

KV Kamath to step down, Infosys starts hunt for chairman

Rediff.com12 May 2015

After news of KV Kamath stepping down as the non-executive chairman, Infosys is on the hunt for filling up the post.

Rajnath rubbishes doubts over surgical strikes

Rajnath rubbishes doubts over surgical strikes

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Amidst the ongoing hostilities with Pakistan, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Modi government will not allow anyone to dent India's honour and every citizen has faith in the country's armed forces.

#Chennaifloods: With 1,600 people, 200 boats, NDRF launches 'most massive' relief ops

#Chennaifloods: With 1,600 people, 200 boats, NDRF launches 'most massive' relief ops

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

"This is our most massive deployment in any flood disaster till date. Now we have close to 1,600 personnel with 21 officers and 200 rubberised inflatable boats. We have rescued over 16,000 people to safer locations till now," the DG said.

HM seeks 3-month extension for Ishrat probe officer; PM gives 2

HM seeks 3-month extension for Ishrat probe officer; PM gives 2

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Prasad, a 1983 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, was due to retire on May 31. The government has recently appointed Maharashtra cadre IAS officer Bipin Bihari Mallick as his replacement.

Home ministry against abolition of death penalty

Home ministry against abolition of death penalty

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

The Union home ministry is likely to reject Law Commission's recommendation for abolition of death penalty.

Hardik Patel fallout: Home Secy Goyal gets the boot

Hardik Patel fallout: Home Secy Goyal gets the boot

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The Narendra Modi government on Monday sprang a surprise when it appointed senior IAS officer Rajiv Mehrishi as Union home secretary in place of incumbent L C Goyal, who sought voluntary retirement after taking over the charge seven months ago.

FinMin expects rating upgrade by year-end

FinMin expects rating upgrade by year-end

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Finance Ministry is expecting a rating upgrade by credit agencies by the year-end on the back of policy initiatives.

India submits Mallya's extradition paper to his legal team

India submits Mallya's extradition paper to his legal team

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The next hearing to assess the progress in the case will be held at Westminster Magistrates' Court on September 14.

Budget: Modi govt set to make tax payers happy

Budget: Modi govt set to make tax payers happy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

FM is likely to raise tax slabs.

Jaitley, others pitch India story before global investors

Jaitley, others pitch India story before global investors

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, along with other senior ministers, on Tuesday pitched India growth story before 21 large global investors

'We will have to time what we want to do'

'We will have to time what we want to do'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'Willing to spend is different from when to spend and how much to spend'

Dengue death toll rises to 15, over 2,000 affected

Dengue death toll rises to 15, over 2,000 affected

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Dengue scare in the national capital escalated on Thursday with a three-year-old girl becoming the 15th victim on the list of dead as the number of people down with the mosquito-borne fever crossed 2,000.

Loan moratorium: Who will pay interest?

Loan moratorium: Who will pay interest?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

If banks cannot charge interest from borrowers during the moratorium, who will bear that cost? Should the depositors subsidise the borrowers by foregoing interest on deposits? In that case, we will turn banking on its head! notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

The Jignesh Shah case: Govt must act fast or face ire

The Jignesh Shah case: Govt must act fast or face ire

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Lack of consensus on 'how not to let Jignesh Shah get away' could become a huge embarrassment for the government.

India seeks one-on-one contact with Mallya's prosecutors

India seeks one-on-one contact with Mallya's prosecutors

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi raised the issue of early completion of the extradition process of Mallya, during his talks in New Delhi with his UK counterpart Patsy Wilkinson, the second permanent secretary in the British home office.

It's tea with Modi again, this time for bureaucrats

It's tea with Modi again, this time for bureaucrats

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

The setting is expected to be less structured than the prime minister's introductory mega meeting with top bureaucrats soon after taking charge as PM

9% GDP growth is possible over 10-15 years, says FinMin

9% GDP growth is possible over 10-15 years, says FinMin

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Indian economy is expected to expand at 8.5-9 per cent over 10-15 year time frame once the structural issues hampering growth are addressed by the government.

NDRF sends 20 more teams to Chennai; rescues 10,000

NDRF sends 20 more teams to Chennai; rescues 10,000

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The National Disaster Response Force on Friday intensified its relief and rescue operations in the rain and flood-battered Chennai and its adjoining areas as it added 20 more teams for the job and rescued over 10,000 people till now.

3 months after attack on Indian Army, govt bans NSCN-K

3 months after attack on Indian Army, govt bans NSCN-K

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The decision has been taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

MHA panel asked to complete Ishrat file probe at earliest

MHA panel asked to complete Ishrat file probe at earliest

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

A one-man inquiry panel of the home ministry, probing the missing files related to the case of alleged fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan, has been asked to expedite its work.