News for 'Administrative Reforms Committee'

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

RBI had on February 12, 2018 issued a circular saying that lenders have to provide for resolution plan within 180 days in case of large account of Rs 2,000 crore and above.

IAF pilot gave up his life for country. Today, his dad fights for his rights

IAF pilot gave up his life for country. Today, his dad fights for his rights

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Gurbax Singh Dhindsa, father of Kargil war martyr GS Dhindsa, in a letter to the PM and defence minister underlining the fact that military personnel have little recourse to justice in higher courts.

Why Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a lonely man today

Why Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a lonely man today

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Under constant attack from his political opponents, the public and the media, he is said to have withdrawn into a shell, says Anita Katyal

Nadia - A district in Bengal sets example under Swachh Bharat

Nadia - A district in Bengal sets example under Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

West Bengal government brought all state-run sanitation programmes under Mission Nirmal Bangla

5 Indian Americans to spearhead Republican outreach to community

5 Indian Americans to spearhead Republican outreach to community

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Five longtime Republicans -- K V Kumar, Puneet Ahluwalia, Suhail Khan, Ajay Kuntamukkala and Harry Walia -- have been named to the GOP's Asian Pacific American Advisory Council.

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Here comes the moment of truth. Modi prides himself on offering an "incorruptible" government. Will he dilute the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill to coax the administration's fealty and compromise his self-image?

Flying to be cheaper, norms eased for Indian airlines to fly abroad

Flying to be cheaper, norms eased for Indian airlines to fly abroad

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Details were not immediately available ahead of a planned government briefing.

How Suresh Prabhu plans to transform the Indian Railways

How Suresh Prabhu plans to transform the Indian Railways

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'Making the railways better is a different type of a challenge.'

'Anurag Thakur can easily lead BCCI into a new era'

'Anurag Thakur can easily lead BCCI into a new era'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

'The main reason for having neutral venues for the Ranji Trophy is to make it more competitive and less affected by doctoring of wickets.' 'There is no reason why people shouldn't be able to see Virat Kohli playing a Ranji Trophy match at any location.'

9 standing ovations and a sea of applause: How Modi was received at the Capitol

9 standing ovations and a sea of applause: How Modi was received at the Capitol

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his over four-hour visit to the US Capitol established a personal rapport with top lawmakers and seems to have won over his critics.

Doklam effect: Army to boost infrastructure along China border

Doklam effect: Army to boost infrastructure along China border

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Some organisational changes are likely in some of the key army formations.

Can former IPL chief Modi overthrow ICC? Tell Us

Can former IPL chief Modi overthrow ICC? Tell Us

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Lalit Modi reveals blueprint of breakaway cricket body to rival ICC.

Kerry leaves for India to attend annual strategic dialogue

Kerry leaves for India to attend annual strategic dialogue

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry, heading a high-powered delegation of his cabinet colleagues and top military commanders, today left for India as part of his 10-day seven nation Asia trip.

Markets end lower on uncertainty over UK referendum outcome

Markets end lower on uncertainty over UK referendum outcome

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Textile and telecom shares have gained ahead of the Cabinet meet later today which is likely to announce new measures for both the sectors.

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Whistle-blower officer Ashok Khemka has been shunted again, in breach of rules by BJP government in Haryana. All actions of the previous Congress govt against him still stand even as the Narendra Modi government has chosen to keep away.

Why US is worried about SC ruling on gay sex

Why US is worried about SC ruling on gay sex

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Both the Barack Obama administration and United States lawmakers on Capitol Hill have expressed concern over the Indian Supreme Court's decision to uphold a law that criminalises consensual homosexual conduct.

Why Mamata wants Bengal's colleges to be politics-free

Why Mamata wants Bengal's colleges to be politics-free

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

'With the appeal of both the Left and the Congress fading, Banerjee fears the saffron brigade's inroads into her citadel,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

DeMo might not have been a success after all: Raghuram Rajan

DeMo might not have been a success after all: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'The RBI risks becoming dangerously weakened, as successive governments and finance ministers have misunderstood its role'.

Boycott of FIFA could splinter soccer

Boycott of FIFA could splinter soccer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

A European-led boycott of FIFA or the World Cup is unrealistic.

US House approves $1.1 trillion spending bill, averts shutdown

US House approves $1.1 trillion spending bill, averts shutdown

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The US House of Representatives averted a government shutdown on Thursday, narrowly passing a $1.1 trillion spending bill despite strenuous Democratic objections to controversial financial provisions.

'Modi@1: It has been a good year for the economy'

'Modi@1: It has been a good year for the economy'

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The Modi government's array of economic policy has been impressive.

FIFA's Blatter faces division and suspicion as fifth term begins

FIFA's Blatter faces division and suspicion as fifth term begins

Rediff.com30 May 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter began his fifth term at the helm of football's governing body on Saturday facing the daunting task of restoring public faith in an organisation tainted by allegations of corruption and deeply divided over his re-election.

Why 2017 is crucial for China

Why 2017 is crucial for China

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

'The mood in Beijing is already nervous and feverously watchful.' 'Developments in China will be scrutinised as intensely and nervously as the ones in Washington,' says Claude Smadja.

Why has the army chief not been appointed yet?

Why has the army chief not been appointed yet?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

According to convention, Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi should be named as General Dalbir Singh Suhag's successor as army chief

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Arun Jaitley interview.

2015 Nobel Peace Prize: The Top Contenders

2015 Nobel Peace Prize: The Top Contenders

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at some personalities who are likely to win the prize this year.

US aid to Pakistan is no panacea, but neither are sanctions

US aid to Pakistan is no panacea, but neither are sanctions

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

After weighing all the costs and benefits, the next administration is likely to reduce and restructure assistance to Pakistan but not to end it altogether, says Daniel S Markey.

Cut down wasteful subsidies that do not reach the poor

Cut down wasteful subsidies that do not reach the poor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The savings would be better spent and might actually reach the poor, says Rahul Khullar.

Model GST Law: A mixed bag of good, bad and ugly

Model GST Law: A mixed bag of good, bad and ugly

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

It is doubtful that our political masters are even aware of the features of the Model Law.

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Rediff.com14 May 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Education, jobs, health and more: Experts share their wishlist.

Nirbhaya to Jisha: Nothing really changes, does it?

Nirbhaya to Jisha: Nothing really changes, does it?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

I have outraged too much in the past like many others, which hasn't gotten us anywhere. Rapes have merely become statistics in our country, best meant for research reports and discussions at conferences, says Devanik Saha.

China broke NSG norms to help Pakistan whose nukes aren't safe

China broke NSG norms to help Pakistan whose nukes aren't safe

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Continued instability in Pakistan could impact safety of its nuclear weapons and materials, a latest US Congressional report has said as it described the sale of two nuclear reactors by China to Pakistan a violation of the NSG guidelines.

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

According to experts, while allegations against Indian IT firms of visa misuse are nothing new, this time the scrutiny could be much greater.

Kohli, Ashwin rule supreme as India pass the Test in 2016

Kohli, Ashwin rule supreme as India pass the Test in 2016

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Off the field the Board of Control for Cricket in India looks set for a complete overhaul with Supreme Court's stinging observations tightening the noose around the mandarins of the richest sports body.

RBI Guv: Choose a professional, not a Sangh Parivar loyalist

RBI Guv: Choose a professional, not a Sangh Parivar loyalist

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The principal challenge for Rajan's successor is to work with the Bank Board Bureau and the finance ministry to complete these processes of banking reform.

How to bring India back on the growth path

How to bring India back on the growth path

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The idea is to boost household savings and turn more of them into growth capital. If the plan succeeds, sustained eight per cent-plus rates of gross domestic product growth should be within reach in a few years.

China surprises India; pushes for stronger anti-terror ties

China surprises India; pushes for stronger anti-terror ties

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

India and China on Friday agreed to set up a dedicated communication channel to boost security cooperation as Home Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with China's security czar on issues like cross border terrorism from Pakistan and the Afghan situation.

US Senate passes immigration bill, killer H-1B norms remain

US Senate passes immigration bill, killer H-1B norms remain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The United States Senate has passed the landmark comprehensive immigration reform bill that will provide a pathway to citizenship to some 11 million illegal immigrants, including over 240,000 Indians.