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Odisha politicos turn to the farmer ahead of polls

Odisha politicos turn to the farmer ahead of polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

This race among parties to woo the farmers mainly stems from the analysis of political pundits that the peasant class played a crucial role in the defeat of the BJP in Rajasthan, MP and Chhattisgarh.

Covid surge may delay India's economic recovery: Fitch

Covid surge may delay India's economic recovery: Fitch

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Fitch Ratings on Thursday said the resurgence of COVID-19 infections may delay India's economic recovery, but won't derail it, as it kept the sovereign rating unchanged at 'BBB-' with a negative outlook. It projected a 12.8 per cent recovery in GDP in the fiscal year ending March 2022 (FY22), moderating to 5.8 per cent in FY23, from an estimated contraction of 7.5 per cent in 2020-21. Fitch had in June last year revised outlook for India to 'negative' from 'stable' on grounds that the coronavirus pandemic had significantly weakened the country's growth outlook and exposed the challenges associated with a high public debt burden.

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from Monday, July 18, 2022.

Modicare faces its first hiccup as states show reluctance

Modicare faces its first hiccup as states show reluctance

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The states fear they would end up funding both their own scheme as well as the newly-announced National Health Protection Scheme.

Agenda of the two-day agri meet starting from Wednesday

Agenda of the two-day agri meet starting from Wednesday

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

DroughtThe Centre is expected to discuss issues related to drought management and also review the progress of major central schemes like soil health cards, irrigation programmes

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The PM alleged that a 'PC' (percentage commission) culture has become the state government's identity.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

For Mamata, Bhabanipur bypoll is a dry run for LS elections

For Mamata, Bhabanipur bypoll is a dry run for LS elections

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Naturally, the West Bengal chief minister is not leaving anything to chance, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

How the Centre plans to check the Maoists

How the Centre plans to check the Maoists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Intensifying operations against the Naxals and chocking the flow of funds to them were the two key issues discussed at a high-level meeting chaired by Union home mAmit Shah and attended by six chief ministers and top officials of four other states here on Sunday, sources said.

Reeling under high prices? Finance ministry says it's downside to growth

Reeling under high prices? Finance ministry says it's downside to growth

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'While intensification of fuel prices and broad-based domestic cost pass-through pressures is a downside risk, core inflation is expected to strengthen further as demand recovers to pre-Covid levels,' the ministry said on Friday.

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Nearly 3.64 lakh educated and "semi-educated" youngsters had registered with employment exchanges across Gujarat till December 2021, according to state government data.

Business can't alone build a country, Nirmalaji

Business can't alone build a country, Nirmalaji

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Had Finance Minister Sitharaman thought a little more about the middle class, disadvantaged sections, and the poor who are struggling, it would have been an inclusive Budget that would have made history, notes Ramesh Menon.

BJP won't rest till Sushant gets justice: Fadnavis

BJP won't rest till Sushant gets justice: Fadnavis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Fadnavis dismissed his appointment as the party's election in-charge for the state was to do anything with Sushant case.

Indigenous vaccine for lumpy skin disease ready; Aadhar for animals: Modi

Indigenous vaccine for lumpy skin disease ready; Aadhar for animals: Modi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the Centre along with states is making efforts to control lumpy skin disease in cattle.

Why govt expenditure is set to rise before elections

Why govt expenditure is set to rise before elections

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The central government's deposits with the RBI had fallen to just Rs 100 crore as of June 8.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Rahul dismisses PM's 'Kerala dear to me' remark

Rahul dismisses PM's 'Kerala dear to me' remark

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The Congress chief, however, said he was not expecting any cooperation from the prime minister and the BJP-led central government for the development of Wayanad and Kerala.

Meet FM's A-team behind Budget 2022

Meet FM's A-team behind Budget 2022

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the much-awaited 2022-23 Union Budget on February 1. While there has been strong recovery in some sectors, touch services like hospitality, tourism and leisure continue to suffer after two Covid-19 waves. Household savings have been hit due to increased spending on health care. Consumption has still not reached pre-pandemic levels.

Full text: What Modi said in his farm laws repeal speech

Full text: What Modi said in his farm laws repeal speech

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'Whatever I did, I did for the farmers and whatever I am doing, I am doing for the country'

RBI plans to put weak private lenders under the hammer

RBI plans to put weak private lenders under the hammer

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The banking regulator is seeking an early exit mechanism for private banks under Prompt Corrective Action.

Government addresses the Achilles heel of fiscal management

Government addresses the Achilles heel of fiscal management

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The government has at last commenced important structural reforms.

Finally some good news for 32 mn construction workers

Finally some good news for 32 mn construction workers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Apart from Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, where none of the estimated 6.7 million construction workers got cash transfer benefits, the coverage of the construction workers was the lowest in Delhi, where only about 5 per cent of the estimated workers received cash under the PMGKY, followed by Kerala and Uttar Pradesh (22 per cent), among major states. In India, construction workers belong to the unorganised sector but account for the highest share of non-farm jobs after manufacturing.

Govt to issue 'outcome budget' this week

Govt to issue 'outcome budget' this week

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The idea is to monitor centrally sponsored schemes, partly funded schemes, loans, programmes and any other endeavour into which funds are pumped.

How India's healthcare system will change forever

How India's healthcare system will change forever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The National Digital Health Mission seeks to provide a unique health ID to each citizen who wishes to have one and also on-board the healthcare service provides - hospitals, pharmacies and diagnostic labs, among others. It will have an online database of doctors and personal health records.

'Vaccine hesitancy has more or less gone'

'Vaccine hesitancy has more or less gone'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'Demand is wonderful. We have crossed 10 million on many days.' 'The Swedish trade commissioner recently said, "You guys are vaccinating the entire Sweden in one day".'

Dole-outs failed TMC in Bengal

Dole-outs failed TMC in Bengal

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Since much of the voting was on religious lines, Mamata's rural focus became irrelevant.

MF GURU: 'Annual SIPs of Rs 1.36L can return 2 cr in 7 yrs'

MF GURU: 'Annual SIPs of Rs 1.36L can return 2 cr in 7 yrs'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, will answers your queries.

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The Union home ministry and the labour ministry have asked state governments to coordinate with the chief labour commissioner's (CLC's) office to give a comprehensive data of all the migrant workers by April 11.

Free COVID-19 tests at pvt labs only for poor: SC

Free COVID-19 tests at pvt labs only for poor: SC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The court said it was conscious of the fact that framing of the scheme and its implementation were in the government's domain who are the best experts in such matters.

India's development can't take place through shortcut politics: Modi

India's development can't take place through shortcut politics: Modi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

He also said that infrastructure development in the country in the last eight years has been done with a human touch.

Highlights of Union Budget 2022-23

Highlights of Union Budget 2022-23

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her fourth Budget in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Expect big rural push in Budget

Expect big rural push in Budget

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Agri experts are meeting FinMin ministry officials on Monday to give their inputs on the Budget.

Modi opens coffers for Assam before polls, says past govts neglected development

Modi opens coffers for Assam before polls, says past govts neglected development

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

"Those who ruled for decades since Independence believed Dispur was too distant from Delhi. 'Dilli ab door nahi aapke darwaaze par hai' (Delhi is not far now, it stands at your doorstep," he told a massive gathering.

IMA seeks Vardhan's explanation over Coronil launch

IMA seeks Vardhan's explanation over Coronil launch

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The Indian Medical Association on Monday expressed shock over the 'blatant lie of World Health Organisation certification' for Patanjali's Coronil tablet, which the company claims is an evidence-based medicine to fight COVID-19, and demanded an explanation from Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan in whose presence the medicine was launched.

'India examining possibilities': Govt on Pfizer Covid vaccine

'India examining possibilities': Govt on Pfizer Covid vaccine

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The official expressed hope on the success of the five vaccines that are under different phases of trial in the country.

Modicare: Niti Aayog gets tough, seeks 'realistic' estimates

Modicare: Niti Aayog gets tough, seeks 'realistic' estimates

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The government would be setting up a National Health Protection Council, National Governance Board and National Health Agency before roll-out of the scheme on August 15.

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that primary schools will be closed from Saturday in view of spike in pollution levels in the national capital.

BJP bids to win 2019 polls on PM's 'pro-poor' image

BJP bids to win 2019 polls on PM's 'pro-poor' image

Rediff.com15 May 2017

According to BJP strategists, PMJAY and the PM Ujjwala Yojana will form the nucleus of the Modi government's re-election campaign.

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The home minister said the northeast and the Left-wing extremism-affected areas in the country are tribal-dominated regions and security is a precursor to development there.

Have faith in me: PM assures Assam on citizenship bill

Have faith in me: PM assures Assam on citizenship bill

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

PM Modi's assurance came against the backdrop of violent protests against the CAB.