News for 'Ahluwalia'

Have you seen Misha, Taimur, Yash's adorable pix?

Have you seen Misha, Taimur, Yash's adorable pix?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Making your Monday totally adorable with these pictures!

'3G auction to drive investments in 18 months'

'3G auction to drive investments in 18 months'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

The Cabinet's decision to auction 3G spectrum in January next year will give a fillip to investments in port, power, telecom and roads in the next 12-18 months, deputy Planning Commission chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said.

G-20: Montek to head Indian team

G-20: Montek to head Indian team

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Ahead of the G-20 Summit, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia will lead a delegation to a preparatory meet on March 11 in London where deliberations on issues like liquidity crunch and reforms in international financial institutions are likely be taken up.

Montek non-committal on becoming FM

Montek non-committal on becoming FM

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, who has just resigned, on Monday remained non-committal on his prospects of becoming finance minister while describing reports on this as "speculation".

Montek gets into Budget act

Montek gets into Budget act

Rediff.com19 Jun 2004

Satyam board members meet PM, Montek

Satyam board members meet PM, Montek

Rediff.com14 May 2009

The meetings with Singh and Ahluwalia have taken place just two days before the announcement of the results of the general elections for the 15th Lok Sabha. Besides Karnik, the other nominees on the Satyam board are HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh, former ICAI chairman T M Manoharan, CII chief mentor Tarun Das, LIC executive S B Mainak and former presiding officer of Securities and Appellate Tribunal C Achuthan.

'There has been a decline in poverty in India'

'There has been a decline in poverty in India'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

"The rest of the world should pass a motion of thanks to India for keeping its emission at a level which actually is below the level required to achieve climate sustainability," says Montek Singh Ahluwalia, a key member of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's economic team.

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Cheap milk prices, rising fodder cost and the difficulties in buying new cattle and selling old ones on account of cow vigilantism have cast a triple shadow on this sunshine sector in Indian agriculture, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

'Why did cops start playing judge, jury, executioner?'

'Why did cops start playing judge, jury, executioner?'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'There have been more than 1,500 encounters.' 'So it's 1,500 murders.'

Montek to address investors in NY on July 1, 2

Montek to address investors in NY on July 1, 2

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The meetings with the investors at New York, according to sources, are being organised by the US-India Business Council. The USIBC is the premier business advocacy organization representing America's top companies investing in India, joined by global Indian companies, promoting economic reforms with an aim to deepen trade and strengthen commercial ties.

Montek allays fears over rising interest rates

Montek allays fears over rising interest rates

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, on Wednesday allayed fears over significant hardening of interest rates in view of the high government borrowings, pegged at around Rs 4.5 lakh crore (Rs 4.5 trillion) this fiscal.

PIX: Shabbir-Kanchi's fun Maldives holiday

PIX: Shabbir-Kanchi's fun Maldives holiday

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Let's look at the beautiful beaches of Maldives, courtesy celebrity couple Shabbir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul.

India: Inflation to hover at 4-5%, says Montek

India: Inflation to hover at 4-5%, says Montek

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Thursday that inflation would go up and hover between 4 and 5 per cent by the end of this year.

PIX: Suyyash-Kishwer attend Zee Rishtey awards

PIX: Suyyash-Kishwer attend Zee Rishtey awards

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

A look at the red carpet pictures.

India to become third largest economy by 2030: Montek

India to become third largest economy by 2030: Montek

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

India will become the third-biggest economy in the world by 2030, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia said.

RBI may cut rates further: Montek

RBI may cut rates further: Montek

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

With the inflation rate almost halving from the peak levels in August and economic growth slackening, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia today said there is further scope for the Reserve Bank of India to cut lending rates.

Why is Salman looking so grumpy?

Why is Salman looking so grumpy?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

His debut movie may have sunk without a trace, but Aayush Sharma is much loved by the Khan khandaan.

Why did Priyanka Chopra meet Hillary Clinton's top aide?

Why did Priyanka Chopra meet Hillary Clinton's top aide?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The Bollywood star shared the front row at Prabal Gurung's New York Fashion Week show with Huma Abedin.

India can attract more money even today: Montek

India can attract more money even today: Montek

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Ahluwalia argues that India can attract more capital even in today's world, provided the country retains an open system

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Jadhav, a retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April 2017. Weeks later, India approached the ICJ against Pakistan for denial of consular access to Jadhav and to challenge the death sentence.

Pak Army rejects Indian claim of destroying terror camps

Pak Army rejects Indian claim of destroying terror camps

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Pakistan's military spokesman Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor in a midnight tweet expressed disappointment at Gen Rawat's assertions.

PIX: What were Jacqueline, Alia, Ranbir, up to?

PIX: What were Jacqueline, Alia, Ranbir, up to?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Here's what Bollywood did this weekend.

2018's top 20 arts colleges in India

2018's top 20 arts colleges in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

India Today's annual list ranks the top 100 colleges in the country.

Oxford felicitates Montek Singh

Oxford felicitates Montek Singh

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Deputy chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia has been awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil law at the University of Oxford.

The FIRST EVER pictures of these star kids!

The FIRST EVER pictures of these star kids!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

The year 2016 has been the year of babies and expecting star moms. We show you some of the first-ever pictures of their adorable babies, shared on the social media.

In a first, PMO assigns work for junior ministers

In a first, PMO assigns work for junior ministers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Breaking a long tradition, the PMO has ensured that specific divisions in each ministry are allocated to junior ministers.

Core sector full of opportunities:Montek

Core sector full of opportunities:Montek

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Addressing the fourth India Investment Forum in New York, Montek Singh Ahluwalia highlighted the steps the government was taking to attract investments in the infrastructure sector, saying it is open to suggestions which they might have to offer.

PIX: Ajay Devgn, Kajol vacation in Maldives

PIX: Ajay Devgn, Kajol vacation in Maldives

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Taking yet another trip to Maldives!

PIX: Kareena's Taimur parties with Tusshar's Laksshya

PIX: Kareena's Taimur parties with Tusshar's Laksshya

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Who'd have expected lil' Pataudi to turn up to wish lil' Bajali?

After Odisha, Punjab extends lockdown till May 1

After Odisha, Punjab extends lockdown till May 1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Amarinder said predictions by health experts about the spread of the pandemic are 'horrendous and frightening'.

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.' 'These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for birds and obstructions as well as enemy gunfire.'

'Gujarat model is good, but the highest growth rate is in Bihar'

'Gujarat model is good, but the highest growth rate is in Bihar'

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Even though present times were fraught with challenges, there is still inherent, vast and untapped opportunity in India, concludes the 10th India Business Conference at Columbia Business School.

Not Left, public opposing privatisation: Montek

Not Left, public opposing privatisation: Montek

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

In an interview to CFO Asia, a publication of The Economist Group, Montek Singh Ahluwalia said the general public was opposed to privatisation of state-owned enterprises although they feel that public sector was inefficient and corrupt.

BJP, CPI-M fact-finding teams denied visit to Malda

BJP, CPI-M fact-finding teams denied visit to Malda

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A three-member fact-finding team of the Bharatiya Janata Party, that was going to visit the violence-hit areas of Malda district in West Bengal, was detained at the Malda railway station.

Book on life of PM Modi launched in Washington

Book on life of PM Modi launched in Washington

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The book has been written by Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of NGO Sulabh International.

Clean chit to Tytler: BJP slams CBI

Clean chit to Tytler: BJP slams CBI

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

S S Ahluwalia, chief whip of the Bhartiya Janata Party in the Rajya Sabha, has accused the Central Bureau of Investigation of giving a clean chit to Lok Sabha member and Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, for his alleged role in the anti-Sikh riots, as the investigating agency had its own motives in doing so.

Montek meets FM over central schemes

Montek meets FM over central schemes

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Both sides have already agreed on restructuring of the schemes and curtailing the subsidy bill, Ahluwalia told reporters after the meeting.

Poverty reduction not up to the mark: Montek

Poverty reduction not up to the mark: Montek

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Economic liberalisation has not resulted in rapid reduction in poverty, as was expected, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said.

India gets cracking on agreements

India gets cracking on agreements

Rediff.com4 Mar 2006

This was announced at the Indo-US Economic Cooperation conference held on Friday.

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.