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Modi, Shah sit to finalise names of ministers

Modi, Shah sit to finalise names of ministers

Rediff.com29 May 2019

There is also a buzz about Shah joining the government. About 60 ministers may take oath.

Jaswant Singh meets sulking Advani

Jaswant Singh meets sulking Advani

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh on Sunday met party patriarch L K Advani, who is sulking after Narendar Modi was named the party's prime ministerial candidate.

Turncoats find the going tough

Turncoats find the going tough

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who joined the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha election, lost to Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad from Patna Sahib constituency in Bihar by 2.84 votes.

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Pegasus, which is capable of attacking both Android and iOS, has been around for three years and is considered one of the most sophisticated spyware in the market.

Telcos may face licence suspension on privacy issues: Govt

Telcos may face licence suspension on privacy issues: Govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Says extreme secrecy is maintained and utmost care and precaution is taken in matter of interception as it affects privacy of citizens

Prez appoints Justice Ranjan Gogoi as CJI

Prez appoints Justice Ranjan Gogoi as CJI

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Justice Gogoi will assume the office on October 3.

Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Speculation over Justice Gogoi's appointment as the next CJI arose after the court's four most senior judges, including Justice Gogoi, called a press conference in January and criticised Justice Misra on various issues.

Last rites of Ram Vilas Paswan performed in Patna

Last rites of Ram Vilas Paswan performed in Patna

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

A sea of people could be seen, besides dignitaries led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, at the cremation site on the banks of the Ganges in the city that has been a witness to the Lok Janshakti Party founders long journey -- from a young MLA of the socialist party in the late 1960s to having served under six prime ministers.

BJP bats for Amit Shah, says he did not violate poll code

BJP bats for Amit Shah, says he did not violate poll code

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday came out in defence of Amit Shah, saying Narendra Modi's close aide, who was censured by the Election Commission for controversial poll speeches, did not violate the model code of conduct.

Rs 77,146 cr bids for spectrum on Day 1

Rs 77,146 cr bids for spectrum on Day 1

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

India's first auction of spectrum in five years attracted Rs 77,146 crore of bids on the opening day on Monday with Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea participating in the bidding process - a response that the government said was better than expected. There were, however, no takers for spectrum in 700 MHz and 2500 MHz bands on the first day, and the auctions will continue and conclude on Tuesday. About 2,308.80 MHz of spectrum, that carry telecom signals, in seven bands worth nearly Rs 4 lakh crore at the reserve or start price, was offered for bidding in the auction that began on Monday. Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Rs 77,146 crore worth of spectrum was bid on the first day but there were no takers for the airwaves in the premium 700 MHz as also 2500 MHz bands.

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The inter-ministerial committee will coordinate investigation against Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

BJP 'chargesheet' on UPA rule targets Sonia, Rahul

BJP 'chargesheet' on UPA rule targets Sonia, Rahul

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Denouncing the United Progressive Alliance government as a "failure" on all fronts, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday came out with a scathing "chargesheet" on its 10-year rule that accused Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of being equally guilty of all ills by exercising authority without responsibility.

Production of laptops, tablets, PCs gets Rs 7,350 cr booster

Production of laptops, tablets, PCs gets Rs 7,350 cr booster

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The government on Wednesday approved a Rs 7,350-crore scheme to boost production of laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs and servers in the country, as it sought to woo global and domestic players to take advantage of India's manufacturing prowess. Production worth Rs 3.26 lakh crore and exports of Rs 2.45 lakh crore are estimated over the next four years under the new scheme, which is expected to create 1.80 lakh jobs. Briefing reporters after a meeting of the Cabinet, Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has been approved for IT hardware products that would cover laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs and servers.

Cabinet increases retirement age of government doctors to 65 years

Cabinet increases retirement age of government doctors to 65 years

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The retirement age of doctors in some departments is 60 years and in some others, it is 62.

Prasad lauds Apple CEO's India commitment, calls for business

Prasad lauds Apple CEO's India commitment, calls for business

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Apple, which is seeing declining sales elsewhere in the world, is betting big on India for growth as sales here saw an impressive 56 per cent growth in the January-March 2016 quarter.

Governance is serious business: BJP's 'advice' to Kejriwal

Governance is serious business: BJP's 'advice' to Kejriwal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Arvind Kejriwal ji, let me give you an uncalled-for friendly advice. Governance is serious business, please keep it in mind."

Face disincentives for call drops: Prasad to telcos

Face disincentives for call drops: Prasad to telcos

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Now, telcos will be penalised for call drops.

2014 alliance: Top BJP leaders meet Paswan

2014 alliance: Top BJP leaders meet Paswan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Thursday met Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan in New Delhi to finalise details related to their alliance and possibly sharing of seats.

India Post Payments Bank launch by PM Modi on Aug 21 to be a grand affair

India Post Payments Bank launch by PM Modi on Aug 21 to be a grand affair

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

According to sources, the postal bank will tie up with other banks and financial companies to offer products like loans, mutual funds, and insurance policies to its customers.

Single emergency number 112 to be active from Jan 1

Single emergency number 112 to be active from Jan 1

Rediff.com8 May 2016

The single emergency number '112' will be operational throughout India from January 1 to help people reach immediate services of police, ambulance and fire department.

Amid violent protests, govt files review plea on SC/ST ruling

Amid violent protests, govt files review plea on SC/ST ruling

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Opposing the verdict, several Dalit organisations called for a 'Bharat bandh' on Monday.

TRAI to announce new measures to check call drop menace

TRAI to announce new measures to check call drop menace

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

TRAI to soon put in place a new set of 'service quality benchmarks' to monitor call drop

Budget Session likely to begin from January 31

Budget Session likely to begin from January 31

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The early tabling of the financial Budget ends a 70-year tradition.

DA hiked by 6%, to benefit 1 crore employees, pensioners

DA hiked by 6%, to benefit 1 crore employees, pensioners

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The government on Wednesday announced that dearness allowance for govt employees has been hiked to 6 per cent.

Constitution balances freedom of speech with curbs: CJI

Constitution balances freedom of speech with curbs: CJI

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Chief Justice of India S A Bobde on Thursday said that nothing is conferred as right of freedom of speech in 'absolute and untrammelled terms' and the framers of the Constitution have struck a resilient balance between liberty and the rights and conditions on which the states can deny it.

Draft data protection bill provides for Rs 15 cr fine for violation

Draft data protection bill provides for Rs 15 cr fine for violation

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The report touches on variety of issues including consent, rights of children, data protection authority and right to recall data.

Mobile industry raises concerns on 'Rs 251 smartphone'

Mobile industry raises concerns on 'Rs 251 smartphone'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Noida-based Ringing Bells is launching India's most affordable smartphone, priced at Rs 251.

After 'immigrants' gaffe, BJP rephrases chapter on northeast citizens

After 'immigrants' gaffe, BJP rephrases chapter on northeast citizens

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The use of northeast immigrants was a typing error, says BJP.

After SC quashes Maratha quota, Uddhav puts ball in Centre's court

After SC quashes Maratha quota, Uddhav puts ball in Centre's court

Rediff.com5 May 2021

In a statement after the apex court verdict, Thackeray said, "With folded hands, we request the prime minister and the president to take an immediate decision on Maratha quota."

Modi calls Oppn 'poster boys of Pakistan'

Modi calls Oppn 'poster boys of Pakistan'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The Congress for its part urged Modi not to politicise the armed forces.

BJP, allies hail Sushant verdict; politics, says Oppn

BJP, allies hail Sushant verdict; politics, says Oppn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The Maharashtra government had opposed an FIR by the Bihar police and a CBI probe in the sensational case.

Nitish is not retiring, says JD-U after his 'last election' remark

Nitish is not retiring, says JD-U after his 'last election' remark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'Does a political or social worker ever retire? Is Nitish Kumar himself contesting the assembly elections'

Rupee has lost its value, PM his grace: Sushma

Rupee has lost its value, PM his grace: Sushma

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

After Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's aggressive stance in Rajya Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said he looked for "alibis' in his speech on the state of the economy and his words reflected "pessimism and negativism".

SP leader Kamaal Farooqi questions Bhatkal's arrest

SP leader Kamaal Farooqi questions Bhatkal's arrest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Samjawadi Party leader Kamaal Farooqi on Friday kicked up a controversy over the arrest of Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal, asking whether it is based on the grounds of crime or religion.

PM may intervene in discussion on missing coal ministry files

PM may intervene in discussion on missing coal ministry files

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh may intervene in the discussion on several files pertaining to coal block allocations going missing, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Rajeev Shukla said on Thursday.

BJP seeks public views on 'charge sheet' against UPA

BJP seeks public views on 'charge sheet' against UPA

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday sought public views on the 'charge sheet' it intends to prepare in seeking to corner the UPA government over its "failure" on several fronts and to highlight the scams unearthed during the present regime.

Shah, Sitharaman stand tall among ministers

Shah, Sitharaman stand tall among ministers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Strengthening the portfolios of the home minister and the finance minister is a message that should not be missed, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Chidambaram, BJP spar over his Article 370 comment

Chidambaram, BJP spar over his Article 370 comment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The former union home and finance minister also alleged that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government would not have taken the bold decision had Jammu and Kashmir been a "Hindu-dominated" state.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

For third day running, National Herald case stalls Rajya Sabha

For third day running, National Herald case stalls Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Congress members, shouting slogans against the government, trooped into the well shouting slogans like "Modi teri tanashahi nahi chalegi".