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Crash keeps North Block on its toes

Crash keeps North Block on its toes

Rediff.com18 May 2004

PM Modi reaches South Korea on final leg of 3-nation tour

PM Modi reaches South Korea on final leg of 3-nation tour

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seoul on Monday on the last leg of his three-nation visit during which he will hold talks with the South Korean leadership aiming to give a fillip to economic and trade cooperation.

7th pay panel's draft report riddled with dissent notes

7th pay panel's draft report riddled with dissent notes

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The notes argue that it will widen the talent base available to govt to deliver increasingly complex services to a demanding population.

Include JeM chief on sanctions list: India to UN

Include JeM chief on sanctions list: India to UN

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

India has submitted a formal request to the United Nations Committee 1267, seeking inclusion of the name of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar on the sanctions' list, said government sources.

Apply online for PF transfer, withdrawals from July 1

Apply online for PF transfer, withdrawals from July 1

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Over 50 million subscribers of the retirement fund body EPFO will be able to apply online for transfer and withdrawal of their provident fund from July 1, a move aimed at speedy settlement of claims.

Sushma talks tough with China on Azhar; slams double standards on terror

Sushma talks tough with China on Azhar; slams double standards on terror

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

India on Monday did some plain-speaking with China over its blocking of the Indian bid to get JeM chief Masood Azhar banned by the UN and warned the global community of "serious consequences" if it continues to adopt "double standards" in dealing with terrorism.

A day after biz meet in Delhi, Modi, Merkel visit Bosch facility

A day after biz meet in Delhi, Modi, Merkel visit Bosch facility

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday visited the facilities of German automotive major Bosch.

India denies allegations of blockading Nepal trade checkpoint

India denies allegations of blockading Nepal trade checkpoint

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

India has rejected as "totally false" allegations that it blockaded a key trade checkpoint on the border with Nepal amid protests over that country's new constitution even as it emphasised that it is for the Nepalese people and parties to find a mutually acceptable solution.

FinMin ratifies 8.5% interest on PF deposits

FinMin ratifies 8.5% interest on PF deposits

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation's apex decision making body, the Central Board of Trustee on February 25 had decided to pay 8.5 per cent rate of interest to subscribers for 2012-13.

Modi replaces top finance mandarin Mayaram in 1st major shake up

Modi replaces top finance mandarin Mayaram in 1st major shake up

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Over the past six months Rajasthan has introduced some of India's most radical free-market labour, land and welfare reform.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Coal Secretary Anil Swarup has been appointed as school education secretary.

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

She said the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) adopted last year by India's Parliament was of 'great concern'.

India issues demarche to China on Masood Azhar issue

India issues demarche to China on Masood Azhar issue

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

India hit out at China for its remarks that there was no consensus over the United States' proposal to ban Pathankot attack mastermind and Jaish-e-Mohammed is chief Masood Azhar at the United Nations

215 stalled projects worth Rs 7 lakh cr to restart: FM

215 stalled projects worth Rs 7 lakh cr to restart: FM

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Nearly 340 projects worth Rs 10 lakh crore are presently stuck.

Health ministry ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccine in around a week

Health ministry ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccine in around a week

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Addressing a press briefing, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said healthcare workers and frontline workers need not register themselves as their database has been populated on to the Co-WIN vaccine delivery management system in a bulk manner.

Parrikar rules out release of footage of surgical strikes

Parrikar rules out release of footage of surgical strikes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Describing the cross-LoC operation as "100 per cent perfect surgical strike", he said the borders of the country are secure under the Narendra Modi government.

Manmohan Singh turns 80 today

Manmohan Singh turns 80 today

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Dr Singh, who has so far shied away from birthday celebrations, has a busy today. He will be attending a function where he would give away the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awards and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research awards on the organisation''s 70th Foundation Day function.

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy limited-overs' tournament.

Aziz meets PM Modi, sends bouquet to Swaraj

Aziz meets PM Modi, sends bouquet to Swaraj

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Aziz also attended a dinner where he exchanged pleasantries with PM Modi.

Prime Minister Modi meets British PM, French prez, Bill Gates

Prime Minister Modi meets British PM, French prez, Bill Gates

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held separate meetings with his British counterpart David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande.

One of 2 Indians abducted in Libya flees from captivity

One of 2 Indians abducted in Libya flees from captivity

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

One of the two Indians, who were abducted in Sirte in war-devastated Libya, has managed to flee from captivity.

African envoys speak of 'racism' at Africa Day event

African envoys speak of 'racism' at Africa Day event

Rediff.com27 May 2016

At the event, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh denied that the attack on the Congolese Masonda Ketada Oliver was a racial one and hoped that such incidents will not ecur.

Reports of NSG team visiting Bangladesh are false: MEA

Reports of NSG team visiting Bangladesh are false: MEA

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

India on Friday denied that a team of National Security Gaurd was visiting Bangladesh amidst reports that it was in Dhaka to study the recent terrorist attacks that have shocked that country.

PM Modi arrives in South Africa

PM Modi arrives in South Africa

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

During his South Africa visit, Modi will meet President Jacob Zuma and also Cyril Ramaphosa, the deputy president.

Modi calls up Trump, congratulates him on election win

Modi calls up Trump, congratulates him on election win

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

"Continuing to build on the bedrock of strong Indo-US relations. PM spoke just now to @realDonaldTrump to congratulate him on his election," Vikas Swarup, Ministry of External Affairs spokesman, said on twitter.

Pak calling off NSA talks unfortunate: India

Pak calling off NSA talks unfortunate: India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

India on Saturday night described as unfortunate Pakistan's decision to call of the Indo-Pak NSA-level talks, asserting that it did not set any "pre-conditions" as stated by that country.

Army officer among 3 dead in Uttarkashi landslide

Army officer among 3 dead in Uttarkashi landslide

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

A Subedar Major, a jawan and a local porter were killed after being caught in the landslide when a five-member Army team was returning from routine patrolling of Kedar peak, Uttarkashi SP Rajiv Swarup said.

Modi bonds with Nieto over bean tacos

Modi bonds with Nieto over bean tacos

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The dinner was part of the working visit of Prime Minister Modi which was originally scheduled to be held at the Mexican President's official residence.

PM Modi in the US: 6 key developments so far

PM Modi in the US: 6 key developments so far

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

It is significant that the PM's appeal to invest in India comes at a time when the global economy is facing a difficult phase

Bengal's tinsel town takes sides in high-octane TMC vs BJP battle

Bengal's tinsel town takes sides in high-octane TMC vs BJP battle

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Ironically, the BJP, which seeks to unseat the TMC from power, has taken a leaf out of Mamata Banerjee's strategy of soliciting tinsel town's support towards causes and fielding actors in elections.

Will they, won't they? NSA-level talks in dire trouble

Will they, won't they? NSA-level talks in dire trouble

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

The upcoming Indo-Pak National Security Adviser-level talks appeared to be on the verge of being aborted with both sides locked in a confrontation over Kashmiri separatist leaders.

India defers decision on foreign secretary-level talks till Thursday

India defers decision on foreign secretary-level talks till Thursday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

India on Wednesday night deferred a decision on whether to go ahead with the FS-level talks with Pakistan on Friday after the detention of "several individuals" of the dreaded JeM by Islamabad.

India unimpressed by Saeed's detention, wants 'credible crackdown' on terror

India unimpressed by Saeed's detention, wants 'credible crackdown' on terror

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Union minister Kiren Rijiju said Pakistan should file a chargesheet against Saeed.

How e-commerce is reinventing itself

How e-commerce is reinventing itself

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

The experience of 99labels, a fashion e-retailing site controlled by InfoEdge -- the same company that owns India's largest job search site, Naukri.com -- is key to understanding big changes sweeping the e-commerce sector.

Why onion price has hit 8-month high

Why onion price has hit 8-month high

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Traders say prices will remain elevated due to increased demand, lower availability

PM condoles Infosys employee's death in Brussels attack

PM condoles Infosys employee's death in Brussels attack

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The PM will also preside over a memorial service for Ganeshan and other victims of the attack during his stay in Brussels on Wednesday.

Have zero tolerance for corruption, black money: PM @ G20

Have zero tolerance for corruption, black money: PM @ G20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The prime minister said a stable global economic and financial system is imperative for growth as it promotes inclusive and sustainable growth.

No Indian affected in Nice attack: MEA

No Indian affected in Nice attack: MEA

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The Indian embassy in Paris had opened a helpline 33-1-40507070.

Govt to take up with Twitter goof-up showing Jammu in Pak, China: MEA

Govt to take up with Twitter goof-up showing Jammu in Pak, China: MEA

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The EAM on Thursday said the goof-up by Twitter in its location-tagging service that showed Jammu as part of Pakistan and J&K as being in China will be taken up with the site.

With new team in place, Modi tightens grip on power

With new team in place, Modi tightens grip on power

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

But critics caution that over-centralisation can lead to new bottlenecks