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Pressure mounts on Rajan to cut rates; Will he relent?

Pressure mounts on Rajan to cut rates; Will he relent?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The RBI Governor brought down retail inflation to 3.8% in July.

SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

A three-judge bench presided by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K M Joseph said that it was not their job to go into the issue of pricing of the fighter planes.

Rahul's real test begins now

Rahul's real test begins now

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Congressmen are watching carefully how Rahul positions himself and manage the grand old party, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Congress set to promise single rate GST

Congress set to promise single rate GST

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Simpler GST structure will be key poll plank, Congress sources tell Archis Mohan.

'Days of restraint over, complete jaw for one tooth should be policy'

'Days of restraint over, complete jaw for one tooth should be policy'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Major parties and leaders strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Uri.

DDCA refutes allegations against former chief Jaitley

DDCA refutes allegations against former chief Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The Delhi and District Cricket Association again strongly refuted the AAP's allegations of financial bungling by its former chief, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, saying the charges are completely baseless and without substance.

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday declared a list of 62 candidates out of a total of 70 for the February 7 Delhi assembly elections, with its chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi contesting from Krishna Nagar and former Union Minister Krishna Tirath from Patel Nagar seat.

Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The inquiry by will not deal with the allegations of sexual harassment against the CJI.

No more memorials in bungalows: Govt

No more memorials in bungalows: Govt

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

No government bungalow in Delhi will henceforth be converted into any memorial, the Union Cabinet decided on Saturday, weeks after a row over Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh's demand for making his official residence a memorial of his father and former Prime Minister Charan Singh.

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Prasad alleged there was pressure for extraneous considerations and 'bribe' for not finalising the Rafale deal during the UPA rule.

JNU fees hike: Why the students are so angry

JNU fees hike: Why the students are so angry

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Once our voices are crushed, they can bring in an agenda of privatisation.'

Modi-led panels to meet again to choose CIC, CVC chiefs

Modi-led panels to meet again to choose CIC, CVC chiefs

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Another meeting will be called next week at a mutually-convenient date.

PM re-constitutes climate panel; CSE's Narain, Ratan Tata out

PM re-constitutes climate panel; CSE's Narain, Ratan Tata out

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The advisory body had not met for the past three years.

Many highs and few lows for Indian boxing in 2019

Many highs and few lows for Indian boxing in 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

For most part, Indian boxing had lots to celebrate and it started with the season-opening Strandja Memorial, one of Europe's oldest and most competitive tournaments.

Bahu vs baba in Amethi! BJP picks Smriti Irani against Rahul

Bahu vs baba in Amethi! BJP picks Smriti Irani against Rahul

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Ending suspense, the Bharatiya Janata Party has picked actor-turned-politician Smriti Irani to take on Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in Amethi.

BCCI to introduce Player Agent Accreditation system, Code of Ethics

BCCI to introduce Player Agent Accreditation system, Code of Ethics

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Continuing its efforts to clean up the game, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday said it will put in place a Player Agent Accreditation System to ensure that those handling the cricketers' commercial interests are bound by a code of conduct.

Virbhadra lands in Delhi to explain bribery allegations

Virbhadra lands in Delhi to explain bribery allegations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Accused by the Bharatiya Janata Party of taking bribe, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh arrived here today to present his version to the Congress high command while slamming the opposition party of indulging in "malicious propaganda" against him and his family.

Why the Indian Navy isn't ready for war

Why the Indian Navy isn't ready for war

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

There is concern about the poor state of readiness of the navy's 140 warships which face severe shortages in sonar equipment, helicopters and torpedoes.

Post-foreign trips, the challenges Modi has to tackle

Post-foreign trips, the challenges Modi has to tackle

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The soul searching on Bihar loss, backlash from party seniors are something the PM has to dwell deep upon.

Lawyers-police clash: HC orders probe, transfer of cops

Lawyers-police clash: HC orders probe, transfer of cops

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports on the incident, the court initiated proceedings at 1 pm, Registrar General (RG) Dinesh Kumar Sharma said.

UPA minister may be on black money list, FM hints

UPA minister may be on black money list, FM hints

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

The Congress dared Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to do a full disclosure in response to his claim that revealing the names of those who have stashed away black money in foreign banks will embarrass the opposition party.

With eye on next assembly polls, Modi preps for Cabinet rejig

With eye on next assembly polls, Modi preps for Cabinet rejig

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The reshuffle is likely to take place after the ongoing Budget session ends on April 12, reports Archis Mohan.

'Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka are not on the same page'

'Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka are not on the same page'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'It can be said without hesitation that Rahul, Priyanka and Sonia Gandhi enjoy perfect relations of mother-daughter-son all together in the family.' 'But their worldview is different and their style of functioning is different and their favourites in the party are different people.'

PM plans pre-Budget balm for note ban pain

PM plans pre-Budget balm for note ban pain

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Senior bureaucrats say the government has planned a 'feel-good' Budget after the 'pain' of demonetisation.

Rupani likely to return as Gujarat CM; Jairam in Himachal

Rupani likely to return as Gujarat CM; Jairam in Himachal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

BJP president Amit Shah had said during the campaign that the party was fighting the election under Rupani and Nitin Patel.

Modi very keen on downsizing the government: Shourie

Modi very keen on downsizing the government: Shourie

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi can and will downsize the government, and the Union Cabinet could be cut by half its present size, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Arun Shourie reveals as explains what could be the new PM's masterplan ahead of Cabinet formation in an exclusive interview to CNN IBN.

FM meets Sushma, Jaitley on Insurance, DTC Bills

FM meets Sushma, Jaitley on Insurance, DTC Bills

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

However, BJP has not given any assurance of support and conveyed to the Finance Minister that the matter will be discussed within the party and take a call, sources said.

PlanCom struggles with the big picture

PlanCom struggles with the big picture

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Since 2004, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, one of the commission's longest serving deputy chairmen, has been trying to mould it to fit into the new economic order, without much to show for his efforts.

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The bench said it will take up the matter for hearing on Thursday.

Over 2 lakh new central govt jobs by 2017

Over 2 lakh new central govt jobs by 2017

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Over two lakh posts are estimated to be created by the Central government in its various departments.

BJP plans to unleash Modi blitzkrieg in MP to woo voters

BJP plans to unleash Modi blitzkrieg in MP to woo voters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Ahead of the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is expected to address ten poll meetings to liven up the state poll campaign.

Advani to skip Modi's 'Hoonkar' rally in Patna

Advani to skip Modi's 'Hoonkar' rally in Patna

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani, who shares a warm relation with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar notwithstanding the severing of ties with the Janata Dal-United, will skip the party's October 27 rally.

Surgical strike: Cop in PoK confirms attack, says Pak army protects jihadis

Surgical strike: Cop in PoK confirms attack, says Pak army protects jihadis

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The Pakistan army is believed to be planning attacks by terrorists on Indian defence personnel and security establishments besides select civilian targets.

It is sad that you end up losing friends as a selector: Patil

It is sad that you end up losing friends as a selector: Patil

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

"The only sad thing about being a selector is that you end up losing some of your friends," said Sandeep Patil after the selection panel, headed by him, picked the last Indian cricket squad of its tenure in Mumbai on Monday. Patil, who was appointed the chairman of selectors following the sacking of Mohinder Amarnath in September 2012, said he ends his term as a happy man.

In a first, 7 opposition parties move notice to impeach CJI

In a first, 7 opposition parties move notice to impeach CJI

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

64 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed the notice for impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice of India Deepak Misra under "five grounds of misbehaviour".

Why BJP seniors are rattled by Nirmala's elevation

Why BJP seniors are rattled by Nirmala's elevation

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The BJP's faces for 2019 will be Dharmendra Pradhan, Piyush Goyal, Nirmala Sitharaman, Yogi Adityanath and Devendra Fadnavis, says R Rajagopalan.

5 killed as farmers' protest in MP's Mandsaur turns violent

5 killed as farmers' protest in MP's Mandsaur turns violent

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Some eyewitnesses alleged that the victims suffered bullet wounds but district authorities denied that there was any firing by police

Pitch row: Wankhede curator awaiting MCA reply

Pitch row: Wankhede curator awaiting MCA reply

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The controversy over the batting track prepared for the fifth ODI between India and South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium, where the visitors hammered the hosts by 214 runs to win the series last month, is yet to die down.

After LS election, Modi-Shah engaged in 'another war'

After LS election, Modi-Shah engaged in 'another war'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

In the Narendra Modi-Shah masterminded regime, organisational elections have acquired the gravity, authority and colour of a national or state poll, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Dave complained of uneasiness at his home on Thursday morning and was rushed to AIIMS.