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Telcos owe govt Rs 54,828 cr in licence, spectrum fee

Telcos owe govt Rs 54,828 cr in licence, spectrum fee

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The total outstanding dues against Bharti Airtel is Rs 11,235.50 crore.

Bihar leaders pay tribute to Paswan as his remains arrive in Patna

Bihar leaders pay tribute to Paswan as his remains arrive in Patna

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The CM was present at the Patna airport to receive body of the LJP founder with whom he spent long time in the politics. The CM and other leaders cutting across party lines paid respect to the septuagenarian leader, who died in Delhi on Thursday, at the airport premises.

SP, BSP to contest 38 seats each in UP, leave Amethi, Rae Bareli

SP, BSP to contest 38 seats each in UP, leave Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Mayawati said that the BSP and the SP would not ally with the Congress party in the upcoming elections.

Bihar sees highest number of NOTA votes

Bihar sees highest number of NOTA votes

Rediff.com24 May 2019

In 2014 Lok Sabha polls, where it was introduced for the first time in any parliamentary election, around 60 lakh voters had opted for the NOTA option -- equalling about 1.1 per cent of the total votes polled during those elections across 543 seats.

World Bank to extend $1.5 bn support to Swachh Bharat Mission

World Bank to extend $1.5 bn support to Swachh Bharat Mission

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved $1.5 billion (about Rs 9,000 crore) World Bank support for the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in rural areas.

Should Atal Bihari Vajpayee get the Bharat Ratna? Your Say!

Should Atal Bihari Vajpayee get the Bharat Ratna? Your Say!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Do you, our dear readers, think it is high time the Union government awarded the Bharat Ratna to Atal Bihari Vajpayee? Or do you believe that the former prime minister does not deserve India's greatest civilian honour?

Timeline: The year-long struggle against farm laws

Timeline: The year-long struggle against farm laws

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to repeal the three contentious farm laws is expected to bring to an end the year-long confrontation between the government and the farmers, which has left more than 700 dead in its wake.

Pegasus issue: Cong seeks Amit Shah sacking, probe against PM

Pegasus issue: Cong seeks Amit Shah sacking, probe against PM

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The Congress on Monday demanded an independent probe into the issue involving alleged phone tapping of prominent personalities including journalists in India using Israeli Pegasus spyware.

RS deputy chairman nearly assaulted by opposition MPs: Govt

RS deputy chairman nearly assaulted by opposition MPs: Govt

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

"The conduct of opposition leaders in the Upper House of Parliament on Sunday was shameful, irresponsible and utter disrespect to parliamentary rules and dignity," Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Full mobile number portability soon, roaming charges to go

Full mobile number portability soon, roaming charges to go

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The Telecom Commission, which is the highest decision making authority within the Department of Telecommunications, on Wednesday, accepted the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on full-fledged mobile number portability.

Kerala CM writes to 11 CMs for united stand against CAA

Kerala CM writes to 11 CMs for united stand against CAA

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'The need of the hour is unity among all Indians who wish to protect and preserve our cherished values of democracy and secularism'

'Sophisticated technology can make India a powerful country'

'Sophisticated technology can make India a powerful country'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

India Inc pledges $75 bn on Digital India launch

BJP leaders target Congress on Emergency anniversary

BJP leaders target Congress on Emergency anniversary

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

On the 45th year of the imposition of Emergency in the country, Shah claimed leaders are feeling suffocated in the Congress and the party's disconnect with people keeps widening.

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

This is the first reshuffle in the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Modi since he assumed charge for a second term in May 2019.

Leading telcos given notice for under reporting revenues: Govt

Leading telcos given notice for under reporting revenues: Govt

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

The minister said the companies have given representation which is being examined by the DoT before taking a final decision.

Govt earned over Rs 35,792 cr from telcos in last three years

Govt earned over Rs 35,792 cr from telcos in last three years

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

It has earned Rs 61 crore (Rs 610 million) so far in the current fiscal.

Twitter removes map showing J-K, Ladakh outside India

Twitter removes map showing J-K, Ladakh outside India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

#TwitterBan was trending on Twitter with almost 17,000 tweets.

Shatrughan Sinha may contest LS poll on Congress ticket

Shatrughan Sinha may contest LS poll on Congress ticket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'Shatrughan Sinha's name is in the Congress's probable candidates list.'

Joining Cong was not overnight decision: Shatrughan

Joining Cong was not overnight decision: Shatrughan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

He said he has always held the Congress and the Nehru-Gandhi family in high-esteem.

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Narendra Modi is expected to have a 45-member council of ministers who will take oath along with him on Monday evening. The council of ministers is expected to have 23 Cabinet ministers, 10 ministers of state with independent charge and 11 ministers of state, according to sources.

Over 700 govt websites hacked since 2012

Over 700 govt websites hacked since 2012

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The government websites host information for public dissemination.

How Ghaziabad 'communal' incident unravelled

How Ghaziabad 'communal' incident unravelled

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com traces how the beating up of a man in Ghaziabad went from alleged communal attack to reported regular crime in a matter of days.

Mamata, Centre claim 'moral victory' over SC order

Mamata, Centre claim 'moral victory' over SC order

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The Supreme Court said no coercive steps, including Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar's arrest, will take place during the course of the investigation.

Chirag downplays BJP fielding Sushil Modi for father's seat

Chirag downplays BJP fielding Sushil Modi for father's seat

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The seat had fallen vacant following the death of Chirag Paswan's father and Lok Janshakti Party founder Ram Vilas Paswan. The BJP has nominated former Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi for the seat.

BSNL, MTNL to spend Rs 11,000 cr on 4G infrastructure

BSNL, MTNL to spend Rs 11,000 cr on 4G infrastructure

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The asset monetisation exercise in the first phase will help BSNL shave off its Rs 14,000-crore debt. The government has said that these firms are strategically important and will not be closed down or divested.

BJP Parl party executive: PM Modi to be leader in LS

BJP Parl party executive: PM Modi to be leader in LS

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the deputy leader.

Do you support 'anti-national' views of NC, PDP: BJP to Cong

Do you support 'anti-national' views of NC, PDP: BJP to Cong

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday hit out at its rival parties in Jammu and Kashmir, saying their stand on a number of issues, including the demand for restoration of Article 370, is the same as that of countries like Pakistan, and asked the Congress if it agrees with the "anti-national" views of the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party over its support to them.

Govt reconstitutes various cabinet panels, Shah in all of them

Govt reconstitutes various cabinet panels, Shah in all of them

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Among the panels announced on Thursday is the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) to be headed by the prime minister with Shah as the other member.

Poor and illiterate Indians are the main clients of justice system: CJI

Poor and illiterate Indians are the main clients of justice system: CJI

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

The CJI said that absence of timely legal help to poor affects credibility.

PM's meet super flop, wasn't allowed to speak: Mamata

PM's meet super flop, wasn't allowed to speak: Mamata

Rediff.com21 May 2021

She said the prime minister neither asked how West Bengal is handling the COVID situation and nor did he enquire about the stock of vaccines or oxygen.

POCSO Act made stringent, death for aggravated sexual assault

POCSO Act made stringent, death for aggravated sexual assault

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Govt said these amendments are aimed at discouraging the trend of child sexual abuse by acting as a deterrent.

Do you use Koo app? Please be careful!

Do you use Koo app? Please be careful!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

French security researcher Robert Baptiste posted a screenshot suggesting the micro-blogging platform that offers a Twitter-like experience in Indian languages had Chinese connections.

Fali Nariman to challenge judicial bill in Supreme Court

Fali Nariman to challenge judicial bill in Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Noted jurist Fali S Nariman on Thursday slammed the two legislations that seek to overturn the present collegium system of appointment of judges, saying they hit at the root of judicial independence and may be struck down by the Supreme Court.

Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as RS MP amid 'shame' chants, walkout

Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as RS MP amid 'shame' chants, walkout

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

As Gogoi took oath, Congress, Left and their allies shouted slogans and staged a walk out from the House.

45 countries to participate in WEF's India summit

45 countries to participate in WEF's India summit

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

It includes a session with Gadkari on analysing the initiatives needed to bridge the $1 trillion infrastructure deficit in the country.

LS passes bill to extend SC-ST quota in legislatures

LS passes bill to extend SC-ST quota in legislatures

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

SC/ST reservation in the LS and state assemblies extended for another 10 yrs. However, the benefit was not extended to Anglo-Indian members.

Jaitley continues to be on life support; Advani visits AIIMS

Jaitley continues to be on life support; Advani visits AIIMS

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Union ministers Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Thaawarchand Gehlot, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Santosh Gangwar, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, BJP national general-secretary Arun Singh and party MP Maneka Gandhi also visited the hospital to know about his wellbeing.

Collegium meet today to reconsider name of Justice Joseph

Collegium meet today to reconsider name of Justice Joseph

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The government had on April 26 declined to accept the recommendation of the collegium and asked it to reconsider his name.

Cabinet clears India Post's payments bank proposal

Cabinet clears India Post's payments bank proposal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

All 'grameen dak sevaks' in rural post offices will be given handheld devices by March 2017.

Parl panel to grill Twitter on blocking accounts of Prasad, Tharoor

Parl panel to grill Twitter on blocking accounts of Prasad, Tharoor

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

After Twitter briefly blocked IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad from accessing his account for alleged copyrights violation, chairman of the parliamentary panel on information technology Shashi Tharoor on Friday said the same thing happened with him and the standing committee will be seeking an explanation from the social media firm over the temporary locking of their accounts and the rules it follows while operating in India.