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What RBI could do to help exporters

What RBI could do to help exporters

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

RBI should monitor export credit offtake and how well banks implement its instruction.

Poor chap Kejriwal doesn't understand fundamental laws: Moily

Poor chap Kejriwal doesn't understand fundamental laws: Moily

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Coming down hard against Arvind Kejriwal for ordering an FIR against him and others for raising gas prices, Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily on Saturday said the former Delhi chief minister doesn't understand fundamental laws.

Cong speaks of political vendetta after Kejriwal's probe order

Cong speaks of political vendetta after Kejriwal's probe order

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Congress on Tuesday cautioned against probe "inspired by political vendetta", as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ordered filing of an FIR against its party leader and Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily alleging collusion in hike in prices of natural gas from KG basin.

Sheila Dikshit, Ambani find their way back on AAP's radar

Sheila Dikshit, Ambani find their way back on AAP's radar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

All cases that were registered last year during will be pursued.

Digvijay gets RS nomination, suspense over Sheila Dikshit

Digvijay gets RS nomination, suspense over Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Congress general secretaries Digvijay Singh and Madhusudan Mistri are among the five Congress nominees for the Rajya Sabha elections announced on Monday. However, suspense still remains on whether former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit will join them.

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The celebrities offer their condolences.

'Congress, NCP sailing in a sinking boat'

'Congress, NCP sailing in a sinking boat'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

It was not very easy to leave the family which I built for 20 years but then I got a very warm welcome from the Thackeray family.

'RSS has taken a new birth'

'RSS has taken a new birth'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

'In its history, the RSS has never seen success as it is seeing now. And it wants to extend their base.'

Modi2: What does the future hold for India's Muslims?

Modi2: What does the future hold for India's Muslims?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Over two dozen Muslims have been elected to the Lok Sabha. This shows that all is not lost for India's Muslims, suggests Mohammad Sajjad.

PIX: When Saudi King Abdullah visited India

PIX: When Saudi King Abdullah visited India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

In January 2006, King Abdullah became the first Saudi monarch in 51 years to visit India.

India@Asiad: Recurve archers return medal-less; assured of 2 medals in bridge

India@Asiad: Recurve archers return medal-less; assured of 2 medals in bridge

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Indian boxer Pavitra (60kg) advanced to the quarter-finals of the Asian Games after out-classing Pakistan's Rukhsana Perveen in a bout that did not go beyond the opening round, in Jakarta, on Saturday.

Why Dalits feel left out from Modi's 'sabka saath'

Why Dalits feel left out from Modi's 'sabka saath'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'The government says it will file a review petition against the Supreme Court, but there is no conviction here.' 'It is doing this purely because it is worried.' 'It comes from the same sentiment as asking BJP MPs to spend two nights in a Dalit village,' says Aakar Patel.

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

Delhi Police's anti-corruption branch to probe RIL gas case

Delhi Police's anti-corruption branch to probe RIL gas case

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Delhi Police claims that the FIR reveals serious cognizable corruption & cheating offences, so matter is within its jurisdiction.

Twitter buzz: 'RIP Sunanda Pushkar Tharoor'

Twitter buzz: 'RIP Sunanda Pushkar Tharoor'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Political leaders and celebrities, including Union Minister Kapil Sibal, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and filmmaker Karan Johar, have condoled the death of Sunanda Pushkar whose body was found at a five-star hotel in New Delhi.

Remarks against verdict on gay sex 'not in good taste': SC

Remarks against verdict on gay sex 'not in good taste': SC

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed "displeasure" over statements made by some Union ministers including Law Minister Kapil Sibal against its verdict on gay sex, saying it is "unwarranted" and "not in good taste" while cautioning them from doing so in future.

Thackerays, Sachin, Anil Ambani #GoVote

Thackerays, Sachin, Anil Ambani #GoVote

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Two and a half hours into voting day and Maharashtra saw its top netas and Bollywood celebrities come out and vote. Among the early voters on Wednesday were...

Political parties to bear all expenses of star campaigners: EC

Political parties to bear all expenses of star campaigners: EC

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Political parties will have to bear the expenses on inviting star campaigners but in case a candidate shares dais with the star or exhibits his photo or poster with his name, the money spent will be included in his account, Delhi Election Commission said.

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is predicted to win both seats -- Varanasi and Vadodara. Kejriwal is places at number 2 in Varanasi, says the ABP News-Nielsen exit poll. Senior BJP leader L K Advani is likely to win the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha for the sixth time.

The game corporate India plays

The game corporate India plays

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

How bridge keeps corporate India sharp and quick-witted.

Average Paytm wallet balance before demonetisation: Rs 22

Average Paytm wallet balance before demonetisation: Rs 22

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Sai Manish & N Sundaresha Subramanian offer a fresh perspective on the digital wallet business.

Reservations in cricket: Not a bad idea

Reservations in cricket: Not a bad idea

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'We should be open to looking at Ramdas Athavale's suggestion of reservations. India will not be unique if it chooses to do this, says Aakar Patel.

Congress finally finds its feet on social media

Congress finally finds its feet on social media

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The party is finding increasing acceptability in the 18-35 years age group with Rahul Gandhi adding a million followers in the past 2 months and Facebook and Twitter also seeing similar spikes.

RSS won't do anything to rock Modi's boat

RSS won't do anything to rock Modi's boat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'Bhagwat, aware of the advantages of keeping the BJP in power, is wary about the RSS taking steps that would undermine the popular standing of either the PM or the party.'

AAP releases first list of 20 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

AAP releases first list of 20 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday released its first list of 20 candidates for Lok Sabha elections, pitting Kumar Vishwas from Amethi, Rahul Gandhi's seat, and former banker Meera Sanyal and social activist Medha Patkar from Mumbai.

Some people feel being part of govt important: Chavan on Rahul

Some people feel being part of govt important: Chavan on Rahul

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan says government experience is viewed as important in some quarters, but he does not know if Rahul Gandhi joining the government after 2009 elections would have been better for Congress' prospects in the Lok Sabha polls.

'Congress should name PM candidate before polls'

'Congress should name PM candidate before polls'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Milind Deora, minister of state for communication and information technology and shipping, is one of the Congress' young guns under Rahul Gandhi. He tells Kavita Chowdhury that the core problem for the United Progressive Alliance in its second term has been its inability to communicate effectively. Edited excerpts:

'Rahul-ji is doing a lot more than what people know'

'Rahul-ji is doing a lot more than what people know'

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'Probably only Sonia-ji knows the extent of what he is doing.'

Rahul doesn't agree with rejection of Adarsh probe

Rahul doesn't agree with rejection of Adarsh probe

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday declared that he did not agree with the decision of the Congress government in Maharashtra to reject a judicial commission's report on the Adarsh scam and said it should be reconsidered.

Who's the boss? Delhi's dilemma over the years

Who's the boss? Delhi's dilemma over the years

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

At the core of the issue is the national capital's unique status of a Union Territory that is administered by both the Centre and the government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

'Chanting Ambedkar's name makes Dalit leaders cross over to BJP'

'Chanting Ambedkar's name makes Dalit leaders cross over to BJP'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Why Dalit leaders cross over to the BJP

Rahul Gandhi talks tech with start-ups

Rahul Gandhi talks tech with start-ups

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Recently, he had surprised many by talking of net neutrality

Global banks make a beeline to invest in India's start-ups

Global banks make a beeline to invest in India's start-ups

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Foreign money has been pouring into India's fast-growing e-commerce sector, with investors ranging from Japan's Softbank Corp to Singapore's Temasek Holdings.

The V S Naipaul I came to know

The V S Naipaul I came to know

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Nikhil Lakshman remembers the times he spent with the legendary writer who passed into the ages six days before his 86th birthday.

The rise and fall of Chhagan Bhujbal

The rise and fall of Chhagan Bhujbal

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Chhagan Bhujbal, son of a vegetable vendor, rose through the political ranks by hard work, determination and political opportunism. Now past ghosts have come to haunt him.

'Gujarat result is a wake-up call for BJP'

'Gujarat result is a wake-up call for BJP'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

'Gujarat should have been a breeze. But the Patidar agitation and economic uncertainty queered the pitch.' 'Yes, the BJP won and its rank-and-file will take great comfort in the assembly victory. But the leadership is taking stock for a very tricky set of elections coming up in 2018.'

Two pence for Cabinet notes but information worth a million

Two pence for Cabinet notes but information worth a million

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Companies use journalists as conduits.

It will take Manohar Joshi a masterstroke to come back

It will take Manohar Joshi a masterstroke to come back

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The septuagenarian politician, once the right hand man of Bal Thackeray, is now battling irrelevance in a Balasaheb-less Shiv Sena

Confused Congress may force UPA to withdraw ordinance

Confused Congress may force UPA to withdraw ordinance

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

With Rahul Gandhi slamming the ordinance against the disqualification of convicted lawmakers, the government is expected to take back the controversial measure, Congress indicated on Friday.

Cong starts process to fill up Rajya Sabha vacancies

Cong starts process to fill up Rajya Sabha vacancies

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has called a meeting of chief ministers of 12 Congress-ruled states to figure out how to fill out the vacancies in the Rajya Sabha. Highly-placed sources have said that he wants to cajole Amethis's former feudal lord Sanjay Singh; by giving him an RS ticket, in view of his own weak position in Amethi. Renu Mittal reports.