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Sliding rupee, RBI moves turn tide for NRI deposits in July

Sliding rupee, RBI moves turn tide for NRI deposits in July

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

All categories of NRI deposits saw net inflows in July.

Too much optimism on inflation targeting is misplaced

Too much optimism on inflation targeting is misplaced

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Are we adopting an idea whose time has come and gone? My feeling is, yes, says ex-banker C Joseph Chacko in the fourth article of the series on inflation targeting.

Delhi police visit Rahul's house, Cong alleges political espionage

Delhi police visit Rahul's house, Cong alleges political espionage

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

A Delhi police team on Saturday visited the residence of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi to enquire about an incident in which some policemen had sought details of his appearance in a case of alleged profiling.

Vahanvati knew about first-come-first-served procedure: JPC

Vahanvati knew about first-come-first-served procedure: JPC

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on 2G spectrum allocation has concluded that Attorney General G E Vahanvati was aware of the procedure approved by the Department of Telecommunication on first-come-first served criteria in file notings.

Delhi wipeout: Cong fears a clash between workers and leaders

Delhi wipeout: Cong fears a clash between workers and leaders

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Several in the Congress party are asking whether Vice President Rahul Gandhi is really interested in politics. Renu Mittal reports

Review: Masala Republic is a shabby film

Review: Masala Republic is a shabby film

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Masala Republic is one of the tackiest films made in recent times.

Rahul holds another roadshow in Delhi as campaign ends

Rahul holds another roadshow in Delhi as campaign ends

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Pulling out all stops on the last day of campaigning, Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday reached out to the electorate holding a roadshow in Sultanpur Majra.

2G, Telangana, price rise issues stall Parliament for 2nd day

2G, Telangana, price rise issues stall Parliament for 2nd day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Proceedings in Parliament were washed out for the second consecutive working on Tuesday as Opposition members created pandemonium on a host of issues including JPC report on 2G, Telangana, price rise and death of children in relief camps for Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) riot victims.

Will not allow Raja to be made scapegoat in 2G case: Karuna

Will not allow Raja to be made scapegoat in 2G case: Karuna

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Firmly backing DMK leader A Raja, prime accused in the 2G scam, in the wake of the controversy over filling of vacancy in the Joint Parliamentary Committee, the party today asserted it will not allow him to be made a "scapegoat".

Election 2014: 3 pc votes, but only 3 seats for Independents

Election 2014: 3 pc votes, but only 3 seats for Independents

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Independent candidates may have won just three seats in the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls, but they have garnered close to three per cent vote share -- higher than parties like Aam Aadmi Party, the Nationalist Congress Party and Communist Party of India.

Yogi Adityanath compares SRK with 26/11 attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed

Yogi Adityanath compares SRK with 26/11 attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The BJP firebrand also suggested that the actor should go to Pakistan.

BJP leaders raise with PM Antony's 'goof-up' on LoC killings

BJP leaders raise with PM Antony's 'goof-up' on LoC killings

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders led by L K Advani on Wednesday raised with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh their objections to Defence Minister A K Antony's statement on the killing of Indian soldiers along the LOC, terming it as a "goof-up", and pressed for a clarification on the serious matter.

Why is Cong old guard miffed over leadership change?

Why is Cong old guard miffed over leadership change?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit's statements embarrassed the party, and within hours she alleged she had been 'misquoted'

Congress launches app-based membership drive

Congress launches app-based membership drive

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

With an aim of expanding the party's base, Congress on Monday launched an online and application-based membership drive.

Dilliwallahs give Congress a BIG ZERO

Dilliwallahs give Congress a BIG ZERO

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Ajay Maken and all other 69 candidates of the Congress were defeated in the election.

Karunanidhi rules out alliance with Congress in 2014 LS polls

Karunanidhi rules out alliance with Congress in 2014 LS polls

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

Karunanidhi made the announcement in his concluding remarks at the meeting of the party's key decision-making body, the general council, on Sunday to rapturous applause from members, reflecting the anti-Congress mood in the party ranks.

Maken to be the face of Congress in Delhi polls

Maken to be the face of Congress in Delhi polls

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Former Union minister Ajay Maken, considered close to Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, will be the party's face in the coming Delhi assembly polls.

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Over 1.3 million, or 49% of passengers flew to the US via airports in the Gulf in FY16

Rahul to striking sanitation workers: You are now my 'responsibility'

Rahul to striking sanitation workers: You are now my 'responsibility'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Extending support to agitating sanitation workers in the city, Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked the Centre and the Delhi government.

'Some ex-PMs compromised India's deep assets'

'Some ex-PMs compromised India's deep assets'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar kicked up a storm with his allegation that some former prime ministers had "compromised" the country's "deep assets", triggering a demand by Congress that he give evidence or tender a public apology.

US entrepreneurs expect Modi to revive business relations

US entrepreneurs expect Modi to revive business relations

Rediff.com21 May 2014

India needs to get back to economic growth of seven to 10 per cent growth.

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.

BJP's 'communal agenda' grave threat to country's unity: Sonia

BJP's 'communal agenda' grave threat to country's unity: Sonia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto containing contentious Hindutva issues, Congress President Sonia Gandhi said their 'communal agenda' was a 'grave threat' to the country's unity and integrity.

So what is the real meaning of secularism?

So what is the real meaning of secularism?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

'Once the common man realises that living in harmony, respecting, loving and protecting each other is the real meaning of secularism, and treating everyone equally to safeguard our Constitution and motherland is patriotism, there will be no opportunity for communalism.'

Rape charge: Congress presses for minister's removal

Rape charge: Congress presses for minister's removal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Congress on Wednesday stepped up its attack on Union Minister Nihalchand Meghwal, seeking his removal, saying it is a "shame" that a person charged with rape continues to be in government even as BJP contended that he is being "falsely implicated".

Congress guns for ouster of Modi's minister accused of rape

Congress guns for ouster of Modi's minister accused of rape

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Congress women workers on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters demanding the immediate resignation of Union Minister Nihalchand Meghwal whose name has cropped up in a rape case.

NDA to press for Telangana Bill in Winter Session of Parl

NDA to press for Telangana Bill in Winter Session of Parl

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

BJP-led NDA has said it will strongly demand that the Telangana Bill be brought in the Winter Session of Parliament and press for debates on issues like internal security, violence against women and subversion of constitutional bodies like JPC on 2G scam.

JPC on 2G scam set to get fresh extension

JPC on 2G scam set to get fresh extension

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on 2G scam is set to get a fresh extension beyond September 6 with the Lok Sabha on Wednesday unanimously adopting a resolution to this effect.

Facing fire, VK Singh does damage control

Facing fire, VK Singh does damage control

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Facing fire over his remarks that ministers in Jammu and Kashmir were given money by the Army, former Army chief Gen V K Singh today sought to do damage control by saying it was not a bribe but the Centre expressed its willingness to order a probe.

Govt, Opposition battle it out on note ban anniversary

Govt, Opposition battle it out on note ban anniversary

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Union ministers fanned out across the country to highlight the crackdown on black money to mark the first anniversary of demonetisation on Wednesday which the Bharatiya Janata Party celebrated as "Anti Black Money Day" while the Congress-led Opposition observed it as "Black Day" with street protests.

Governor row: Cong attacks govt; JD-U wants debate

Governor row: Cong attacks govt; JD-U wants debate

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The Congress on Wednesday kept up attack on the government over removal of governors appointed during United Progressive Alliance rule, saying its priority should be to combat inflation and not "shadow boxing" while the Janata Dal-United demanded a debate in Parliament over the very need of having governors.

JPC report: BJP, CPI take on govt, criticise speaker's actions

JPC report: BJP, CPI take on govt, criticise speaker's actions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party and Communist Party of India on Monday came together to take on the government over JPC report on 2G scam, alleging that the "fraud" and "fabricated" document was tabled in Lok Sabha in violation of rules which has set a "bad precedent".

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Facing a tough electoral battle, Congress on Friday made an array of promises in its manifesto like significant cut in power rates, Wi-Fi facilities in public transport, waving off pending water bills and ensuring a graft-free administration if voted to power in Delhi.

Congress 2nd list with 71 names out; Pawan Bansal's back

Congress 2nd list with 71 names out; Pawan Bansal's back

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal was re-nominated by Congress from Chandigarh on Thursday brushing aside the "taint" argument as it released the second list of 71 candidates who include film star Nagma in Meerut and Youth Congress chief Rajeevv Satav from Hingoli.

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

'I believe politics was imposed on it by the censor board, when it gave the film's trailer an A certificate, hoping to deny children, teenagers the opportunity to watch it during prime time television shows,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Bankrupt Congress asks MPs to donate month's pay

Bankrupt Congress asks MPs to donate month's pay

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

The party had also decided to ask Congress workers to contribute Rs 250 annually to the party.

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

"Neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton represent the values and ideals of America." "After long quarrels, it is finally getting close to being over." George Joseph hears from voters.

Master Diplomat, Malgudi Maestro, Mysore

Master Diplomat, Malgudi Maestro, Mysore

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

R K Narayan's house has been preserved as a simple museum with his memorabilia, thanks to the imagination of a commissioner of Mysore, who stopped its sale by RKN's successors to a property developer and purchased it for the government.

'Ram temple will be built during BJP rule': Sakshi Maharaj

'Ram temple will be built during BJP rule': Sakshi Maharaj

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sakshi Maharaj on Sunday declared the Ram temple at Ayodhya will be built under the Centre's BJP government, which has "four more years to go", drawing sharp criticism from opposition Congress party.

Winter session begins today, UPA to push for Lokpal, women's bill

Winter session begins today, UPA to push for Lokpal, women's bill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The winter session that begins on Thursday is likely to be a stormy with the Opposition stacking up a lot of ammunition to attack the government and it could be visible from day one.