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Budget is credible but badly packaged

Budget is credible but badly packaged

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

As for structural reform, there are signs if one looks hard enough.

BJP weaves magic in Bengaluru's civic polls, PM tweets hat trick

BJP weaves magic in Bengaluru's civic polls, PM tweets hat trick

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

BJP won 100 wards out of 198, as the results were declared on Tuesday by the State Election Commission for the polls held on August 22.

JPC report on 2G scam submitted to Lok Sabha speaker

JPC report on 2G scam submitted to Lok Sabha speaker

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The controversial report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, which gave a clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the 2G spectrum scam saying he was "misled" by the then Telecom Minister A Raja, was on Tuesday submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar.

Mayawati not to contest LS poll; declares all 80 UP candidates

Mayawati not to contest LS poll; declares all 80 UP candidates

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

While refuting media reports about her plans to contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha election, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Thursday went all out to woo the state's Muslims, by training her guns at the entire brigade along with its prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi.

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

Govt may raise service tax rate in Budget

Govt may raise service tax rate in Budget

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Room for rise of up to 2 percentage points, move to help meet higher expenditure need in FY17

Adani stock has gained most in 'Modi-fied' rally on exchanges

Adani stock has gained most in 'Modi-fied' rally on exchanges

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Adani Enterprises plans to invest a total of $25 billion in the next five years.

Will Wei's visit avert another Doklam?

Will Wei's visit avert another Doklam?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'China's military is expected to deploy full throttle its new equipment including J-20 stealth fighters, drones, medium range missile systems, surveillance and others to continue to put psychological pressure on India,' warns Srikanth Kondapalli, Professor in Chinese Studies, JNU.

NPA war: Bankers welcome new powers to RBI, but...

NPA war: Bankers welcome new powers to RBI, but...

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Question remains, what happens when the overseeing committees' members themselves are questioned by investigative agencies?

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Hua Chunying said China-Pakistan cooperation is in accordance with the 48-member nuclear club, which supervises global nuclear commerce.

NSEL defaults again, by a huge margin

NSEL defaults again, by a huge margin

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Acting according to the process directed by the Forward Markets Commission, the exchange realised Rs 7.77 crore (Rs 77.7 million) by auctioning underlying commodities in members' warehouses.

More steps to rationalise subsidies on anvil: Jaitley

More steps to rationalise subsidies on anvil: Jaitley

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The Centre had set up a Commission under former Reserve Bank of India Governor Bimal Jalan to suggest steps to rationalise subsidy and help the government in effectively bringing down the fiscal deficit.

Cricket Buzz: England told to stay vigilant amid Lanka political crisis

Cricket Buzz: England told to stay vigilant amid Lanka political crisis

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

England, who have won both the one-day and Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, play a two-day practice match in Colombo before heading to Galle which hosts the first of the three Test matches from November 6.

DGCA hiring flight inspectors on contract

DGCA hiring flight inspectors on contract

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

While waiting for an independent aviation agency to be legislated, moves to address American aviation authority's audit rap.

Markets end in red; Lupin slumps 9%, ITC up 2%

Markets end in red; Lupin slumps 9%, ITC up 2%

Rediff.com20 May 2016

A mixed global trend and weakness in rupee influenced the sentiments during the day.

Why doctors dislike Bengal's new health law

Why doctors dislike Bengal's new health law

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

They say new rules that make over-billing by private hospitals a criminal offence will hurt their ability to treat patients properly, says Subir Roy.

Xerxes Desai: The man behind Titan's success

Xerxes Desai: The man behind Titan's success

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

In the '80s after Xerxes Desai, moved to Bengaluru and spent the initial days on building Titan from a factory in Hosur.

Is the worst over for the Indian markets?

Is the worst over for the Indian markets?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The markets gained nearly 7 per cent in the 4 trading sessions of March.

After 170 men, she is Salem's first woman collector

After 170 men, she is Salem's first woman collector

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Rohini Bhajibhakare won't waste a moment on this statistic because she has far more important things to do.

Prof C N R Rao becomes third scientist to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Prof C N R Rao becomes third scientist to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao is the third scientist to be awarded the highest civilian award -- Bharat Ratna, a crowning glory of his inexorable list of outstanding achievements.

Cyrus Mistry's 2-year report card at the Tata Group

Cyrus Mistry's 2-year report card at the Tata Group

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Cyrus Mistry undertook quite a few significant initiatives at the Tata Group in the past two years.

Banks to use indelible ink to check repeated note exchange

Banks to use indelible ink to check repeated note exchange

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Govt sets up task force to monitor circulation of fake currency; suspicious Jan Dhan accounts under scanner.

First 5 files CM Jaya signed will spell doom for Tamil Nadu

First 5 files CM Jaya signed will spell doom for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The sops sanctioned by J Jayalalithaa on her first day in office could cost the exchequer up to Rs 8,000 crore annually.

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The disappointment of the year is government's failure in finalising the re-drafted aviation policy.

'Aadhaar is the best in class in terms of privacy protection'

'Aadhaar is the best in class in terms of privacy protection'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Former chairman of the UIDAI Nandan Nilekani, elucidates how Aadhaar could become the spine for alternative banking and could replace government services with cash benefits.

Sebi-FMC merger talks back at North Block

Sebi-FMC merger talks back at North Block

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

DEA officials to push for this at a meeting with FM Jaitley.

Bhima-Koregaon: The family who lost their home in the violence

Bhima-Koregaon: The family who lost their home in the violence

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'The police are busy arresting people from Delhi, but not those we saw burning our home!'

PM declassifies 100 files on Netaji Subhas Bose

PM declassifies 100 files on Netaji Subhas Bose

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

The files, digitised and given "preliminary conservation treatment" by the National Archives of India, were released on the birth anniversary of Netaji.

Indian equities most attractive on a 5-yr basis, says CLSA MD Christopher Wood

Indian equities most attractive on a 5-yr basis, says CLSA MD Christopher Wood

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Despite the rally, on the basis of valuations, Indian markets aren't too expensive, says Christopher Wood, managing director and equity strategist at CLSA.

How India must respond to growing Chinese military might

How India must respond to growing Chinese military might

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

As China begins rejuvenation of its military power, there is an urgent need for transformation of the Indian military, says Lieutenant General Anil Chait (retd).

Budget impact on agriculture? It's pretty blurry

Budget impact on agriculture? It's pretty blurry

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The Budget has stuck to annual increases in agri credit targets.

Why is DLF again under competition watchdog's scanner?

Why is DLF again under competition watchdog's scanner?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

CCI has accused realty player DLF of preparing one-sided agreement with home buyers

The model who has become fairy godmother to Indian artists

The model who has become fairy godmother to Indian artists

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Avantika Bhuyan on how Feroze Gujral is making her mark on the world of art.

Why is Tata losing out to rivals in steel, auto and power

Why is Tata losing out to rivals in steel, auto and power

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

In the domestic market, the Tata Group has lost ground in the passenger car business.

WEF preps for Modi mantra with tastes of India, twists of yoga

WEF preps for Modi mantra with tastes of India, twists of yoga

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to attend Davos meeting in about 20 years since H D Deve Gowda in 1997.

What makes the SPG special

What makes the SPG special

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The 3,000-strong force, plus its highly trained dog squad, is responsible solely for the protection of one person: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi.

G20 leaders vow to fight terror; Paris attacks take centre stage

G20 leaders vow to fight terror; Paris attacks take centre stage

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Paris attacks took the centre stage at the G20 Summit on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for a united global effort to combat terrorism as world leaders joined a clarion call to eliminate ISIS network.

Rajnath pitches for aggressive strategy to combat Naxals

Rajnath pitches for aggressive strategy to combat Naxals

Rediff.com8 May 2017

"I am sure that the attempts to stall development and throttle democracy at gunpoint will not be successful ever," the home minister said at the meeting, being held two weeks after 25 paramilitary personnel were killed by a band of Maoists in Chhattisgarh.

'Unless someone is to be hanged, evicted': CJI Ranjan Gogoi on urgent hearings

'Unless someone is to be hanged, evicted': CJI Ranjan Gogoi on urgent hearings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

"We will work out the parameters then we will see as to how mentioning will be done," he said.

JPC report on 2G tabled in LS amid din, DMK walks out

JPC report on 2G tabled in LS amid din, DMK walks out

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The controversial report of the JPC, which gave a clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the 2G spectrum scam saying he was "misled" by the then Telecom Minister A Raja, was on Monday tabled in Lok Sabha amid pandemonium.