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'Jinnah is an excuse to win 2019 polls'

'Jinnah is an excuse to win 2019 polls'

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'Nobody in AMU supports Jinnah's two-nation theory.' 'It is shameful we are debating Jinnah and not education or employment.'

Rape case: Cab driver remanded in 3 days police custody

Rape case: Cab driver remanded in 3 days police custody

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

A driver, working for US-based cab service provider Uber, was remanded in police custody for three days by a Delhi court for allegedly raping a 27-year-old woman executive in New Delhi on Friday night.

How many more Indians will be lynched, Modiji?

How many more Indians will be lynched, Modiji?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'Isn't it obvious that the BJP government in Jharkand and its police force care two hoots about the Supreme Court's orders?', asks Jyoti Punwani.

Govt takes Rs 12,489 cr hit as telcos understate revenue: CAG

Govt takes Rs 12,489 cr hit as telcos understate revenue: CAG

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The government has suffered a loss of Rs 12,488.93 crore (Rs 124.88 billion) due to under-invoicing of gross revenue by six telecom companies including Reliance Communications, Vodafone and Bharti Airtel, the CAG said in a damning report on Friday.

The Events of 2018

The Events of 2018

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

A glance back at some important events that occurred in 2018.

'Split' SC verdict on Jaya adds to AIADMK anxiety over Bengaluru case

'Split' SC verdict on Jaya adds to AIADMK anxiety over Bengaluru case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Should the Karnataka high court deliver a verdict in the Jayalalithaa case on Thursday, the Supreme Court bench on Friday could pass orders in her bail extension plea that may end up staying the former ruling, reports N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC fixes Nov 14 to hear pleas against Article 370 move

SC fixes Nov 14 to hear pleas against Article 370 move

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The apex court also put embargo on filing of any fresh writ petition challenging constitutional validity on abrogation of Article 370.

Govt mulls reforms push in FY16 Budget

Govt mulls reforms push in FY16 Budget

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Some experts had said the Budget did not have much in terms of big ideas.

HC refuses to vacate stay on Jat reservation

HC refuses to vacate stay on Jat reservation

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday refused to vacate the stay granted by it last month on Haryana government's decision to grant reservation to Jats.

Employment of maids to be on agenda for talks: US

Employment of maids to be on agenda for talks: US

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

The United States on Wednesday said employment of domestic workers will now be on agenda for the bilateral talks with India with which it is in conversation to "determine the way forward" in resolving the 14-day-long diplomatic row.

The real work on GST begins now

The real work on GST begins now

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

It is far from clear that this GST will have the silver bullet effect that the "pure" GST would have provided, says Mihir S Sharma.

The men behind Rahul 2.0

The men behind Rahul 2.0

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The Congress vice-president's office and staff have been revamped after the party's electoral defeat in 2014

1st tranche of corporate tax reduction in next Budget: Jaitley

1st tranche of corporate tax reduction in next Budget: Jaitley

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The FM has been making efforts to make the taxation laws simpler.

Even greater glory awaits Mithali Raj

Even greater glory awaits Mithali Raj

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The semi-final against Australia and if the Indian women are fortunate, Sunday's final will decide her place in history as a captain, though she has long secured her position in the Elysium of women's cricket, says Haresh Pandya.

PM Modi asks judiciary to avoid 'perception-driven' verdicts

PM Modi asks judiciary to avoid 'perception-driven' verdicts

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Advising judiciary to avoid "perception-driven" verdicts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it should have an internal mechanism of "self-assessment" as judges are considered "divine" and seldom face any criticism unlike the political class.

The Women Who Made A Difference

The Women Who Made A Difference

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Sandeep Pandey salutes women who have contributed to social transformation in India after 1980.

Indian Americans launch petition to drop charges against Devyani

Indian Americans launch petition to drop charges against Devyani

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

An online White House petition demanding the Obama administration drop the visa fraud case against Devyani Khobragade has been launched in Washington, DC by a group of Indian-Americans who said the senior Indian diplomat's public humiliation hurts the sentiments of the community.

'Our whole concept of coal mine allocations is wrong'

'Our whole concept of coal mine allocations is wrong'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Coal industry expert Sunjoy Joshi tells Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com that the NDA's e-auction of coal blocks will not solve the fundamental problems that dog the industry.

Pune's Dalit protests reach Mumbai, suburbs affected

Pune's Dalit protests reach Mumbai, suburbs affected

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

The protesters blocked roads in several areas of Mumbai, forced shops to shut down.

'No other institution has resisted attempted subversion like the judiciary has'

'No other institution has resisted attempted subversion like the judiciary has'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'Given the current fear that the government is going to appoint judges who were in line with its ideology, there should be full disclosure in Parliament about the details of every judge appointee,' Indira Jaising -- the first woman to be appointed additional solicitor general of India -- tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Budget 2016: Some dos and don'ts

Budget 2016: Some dos and don'ts

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

6 ways you can make the best use of your annual bonus

6 ways you can make the best use of your annual bonus

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The first step in your order of priority should be to pay off any high-cost debt you might have incurred.

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'The Modi government has been taking credit for improvement in respect of the ease of doing business in India.' 'But when I look at the scams I cannot help feeling that it is too easy to do business with banks in India, if one is a Harshad Mehta, Vijay Mallya or Nirav Modi and their tribe,' says former Union home secretary Madhav Godbole.

Former Air Chief SP Tyagi arrested by CBI in VVIP chopper scam

Former Air Chief SP Tyagi arrested by CBI in VVIP chopper scam

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Along with Tyagi, his cousin Sanjiv alias Julie Tyagi and lawyer Gautam Khaitan were also arrested.

Sabarimala: BJP workers block highways to protest leader's arrest

Sabarimala: BJP workers block highways to protest leader's arrest

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The BJP/Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and right wing outfits have made it clear that they would not allow any woman in the 10-50 age group to offer prayers at the shrine, where the deity is 'Naishtika Brahmachari' (perennial celibate).

How Vishal Nevatia built a Rs 700 cr company

How Vishal Nevatia built a Rs 700 cr company

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

PE firm True North's investment model is to take 51% stake in mid-sized companies and make them large, says Niraj Bhatt.

On high alert! ISI man's arrest sets off security fears in South

On high alert! ISI man's arrest sets off security fears in South

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

With the arrest of another Sri Lankan national for alleged spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, central security agencies have stepped up surveillance of vital installations including defence and foreign consulates in southern parts of the country.

CAT quashes Modi-led panel's orders against whistleblower

CAT quashes Modi-led panel's orders against whistleblower

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Central Administrative Tribunal says orders unjustified and against principles of natural justice. Nitin Sethi reports

Tips for grads to build a good credit score

Tips for grads to build a good credit score

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Building your credit from scratch during your post-graduation years is a good idea because it gives you the opportunity to build a solid foundation for your credit history. Here's how to go about with it.

Fresh push for GST: Jaitley, Naidu meet Congress leaders

Fresh push for GST: Jaitley, Naidu meet Congress leaders

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

With just eight days left for the winter session, Jaitley and Parliamentary Affairs Minster M Venkaiah Naidu held consultations with Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad and Deputy Leader Anand Sharma.

Revised rules to bring back taxi aggregators

Revised rules to bring back taxi aggregators

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The amendment comes within a month of web-based taxi companies being banned in Delhi, after a taxi driver on Uber's network allegedly raped a finance executive early this month.

Toll in anti-Sterlite protests rises to 13; Stalin, CM trade accusations

Toll in anti-Sterlite protests rises to 13; Stalin, CM trade accusations

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The home minister said he was deeply pained at the loss of precious lives during the agitation at Tuticorin.

The new govt will have to make right appointments

The new govt will have to make right appointments

Rediff.com16 May 2014

One of the urgent tasks ahead for the new government should be to improve public trust in the executive.

CBI gets first woman Addl Director, TN govt suspends her

CBI gets first woman Addl Director, TN govt suspends her

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Senior IPS officer Archana Ramasundaram on Thursday took over as the Central Bureau of Investigation's first woman Additional Director but was suspended by Tamil Nadu government late in the night for allegedly not following rules before joining the central probe agency.

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'There is a great scope for enhancing the use of organic fertilisers'.

Keep fee within limits or face action, regulator warns MF players

Keep fee within limits or face action, regulator warns MF players

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Sebi has time and again voiced its concerns over higher agents' fees.

US agrees with PM, says working to get ties on track

US agrees with PM, says working to get ties on track

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

The United States has agreed with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the arrest of an Indian diplomat has caused hiccups in bilateral ties, but said it is now focused on getting the relationship back on really strong footing.

'Aadhaar is empowerment, not Big Brother'

'Aadhaar is empowerment, not Big Brother'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

In order for somebody to do Big Brother kind of a job, one has to collect lots of data. Aadhaar collects very minimal data whether at the time of enrollment or at the time of authentication.

10 economic commandments for Modi

10 economic commandments for Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Instead of a consumption stimulus the government must address the NPA issue with a war footing and invest in infrastructure, affordable housing and exports, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

What the Budget has for banks and regulators

What the Budget has for banks and regulators

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The proposed IFC disrupts existing regulatory structures.