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Major rejig of portfolios after Fadnavis' cabinet expansion

Major rejig of portfolios after Fadnavis' cabinet expansion

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to newly sworn-in ministers and reshuffled certain portfolios.

Biden Admin 'welcomes India's emergence as leading global power'

Biden Admin 'welcomes India's emergence as leading global power'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Describing India as one of the most important partners of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, the Biden Administration on Tuesday said that it welcomes India's emergence as a leading global power and its role as a net security provider in the region.

Oppn expresses 'serious misgivings' over lateral entry to jt secy post

Oppn expresses 'serious misgivings' over lateral entry to jt secy post

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Rashtriya Janata Dal's Manoj Jha saw the move as an attempt to have a 'committed bureaucracy'.

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'Aquaponics can effectively cushion the impact of a calamity like COVID.'

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The 15 ministers were sworn in on Sunday for the expanded Gehlot cabinet, fulfilling a key demand of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot whose rebellion last year shook the state's Congress government.

Govt in firefighting mode to bring down onion prices

Govt in firefighting mode to bring down onion prices

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Govt floated import tender, allowed import without fumigation.

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Renowned women's rights activist and founder of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) Ela Bhatt passed away in Ahmedabad on Wednesday due to age-related ailments, her associates said.

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

Modi to attend 3 key sessions at G20 summit in Bali

Modi to attend 3 key sessions at G20 summit in Bali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The prime minister will leave for the Indonesian city of Bali on Monday on a three-day visit to attend the summit that is expected to deliberate extensively on pressing global challenges including the Ukraine conflict and its implications.

Officers cold to oversight cadre, RBI faces staff turmoil

Officers cold to oversight cadre, RBI faces staff turmoil

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The deadline for officers to decide on their career path in the biggest organisational rejig in the central bank's 85-year history ends on January 31. The immediate fallout could be its disruptive impact on the supervisory process for 2020 -- and beyond -- given the manpower shortfall, even as more entities are set to come under closer central bank scrutiny.

Agri growth may cross 4 per cent this year: Pawar

Agri growth may cross 4 per cent this year: Pawar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

"Our efforts will be to maintain four per cent agriculture growth this year and beyond that if monsoon cooperates," Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said in New Delhi.

Indian economy boomed at 9% in 2007-08

Indian economy boomed at 9% in 2007-08

Rediff.com30 May 2008

India's GDP grew by 9 per cent in 2007-08 as compared to advance estimate of 8.7 per cent. GDP grew by 8.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2007-08 as compared to 9.7 per cent in the corresponding period previous fiscal.

In a first, PMO assigns work for junior ministers

In a first, PMO assigns work for junior ministers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Breaking a long tradition, the PMO has ensured that specific divisions in each ministry are allocated to junior ministers.

Haryana govt preparing second chargesheet against Khemka

Haryana govt preparing second chargesheet against Khemka

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Tightening the noose around whistleblower IAS officer Ashok Khemka, Haryana government is preparing a second charge sheet against him for alleged low sale of wheat seeds during his tenure in Haryana Seed Development Corporation as its managing director from October 15, 2012 to April 4 this year.

We are helpless: Punjab farmers on stubble burning

We are helpless: Punjab farmers on stubble burning

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'If we do not burn the residue, wheat sowing will be delayed and that will ultimately affect the yield'

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

El-Sisi welcomed Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Egypt, at the Presidential Palace where the two leaders were closeted for one-on-one meeting after which the two sides signed a memorandum of understandng.

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly, notes Ajai Shukla.

Bommai allocates portfolios, some ministers express displeasure

Bommai allocates portfolios, some ministers express displeasure

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The chief minister, who had on Wednesday expanded his new cabinet by inducting 29 ministers, had played it safe by and large retaining old faces, as 23 of them were Ministers in the previous Yediyurappa cabinet, while six were new.

Economy: Why Modi must be on guard

Economy: Why Modi must be on guard

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'The road ahead for the government's fiscal management will be full of many new challenges,' warns A K Bhattacharya.

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The most immediate challenge for growth is the disruption of the global economy brought about by the Ukraine war and related sanctions, the Covid shutdowns in China and the rising tide of inflation, points out Nitin Desai.

How co-op societies outsmart the taxman

How co-op societies outsmart the taxman

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Financial Intelligence Unit data show many of these societies have become the biggest draw for laundering money. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports.

India to go slow on trade deal with US

India to go slow on trade deal with US

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Trump had said a comprehensive trade agreement with India would take much longer to finalise than earlier expected.

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Fifteen Cabinet ministers and 28 Ministers of State were sworn-in by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday evening.

Government in overdrive to rein in prices of pulses

Government in overdrive to rein in prices of pulses

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Plans to enhance buffer stock to 500,000 tonnes; Gujarat exempts importers from stock limit

Saradha fallout: Govt puts curbs on new co-op societies

Saradha fallout: Govt puts curbs on new co-op societies

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Reaction to surge in applications, seemingly to hide identity as chit funds.

Govt approves plan to turn surplus rice into sanitizer

Govt approves plan to turn surplus rice into sanitizer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The government allowed sugar companies and distilleries to make hand sanitizers using ethanol. Sugar companies supply ethanol to oil marketing companies for blending with petrol.

Nine JD-S MLAs to be inducted as ministers

Nine JD-S MLAs to be inducted as ministers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Kumaraswamy also ruled out any differences among JD-S MLAs over cabinet berths and allocation of portfolios.

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Newly-elected Conservative Party leader and prime minister in waiting Liz Truss is among the senior British politicians known for championing deeper India-UK strategic and economic ties, describing them as a "sweet spot" of global trade dynamics.

Not just Mallya, government agency too a wilful defaulter

Not just Mallya, government agency too a wilful defaulter

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The Nafed has outstanding dues of Rs 224.26 crore (Rs 2.24 billion) as of February 15.

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The new cabinet, predictably, has a sizeable number of Yadavs and Muslims, though members of other sections of the society also find a place.

How Covid-19 moved India from milk shortage to glut in a few months

How Covid-19 moved India from milk shortage to glut in a few months

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The restrictions imposed in March led to a sharp slump in demand from bulk consumers like hotels, restaurants, and roadside tea stalls, as they were forced to shut down. Sales of major milk products such as ice-cream, butter milk, and cheese, which usually spike during summer, also dropped.

Maha govt will try not to implement farm bills: NCP, Cong

Maha govt will try not to implement farm bills: NCP, Cong

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar said farmers as well as the NCP and other parties are opposed to the new bills. "Farmers think that the laws are not beneficial for them. There was no hurry (to pass them)," he said.

Free vaccination, scrapping of NEET in Congress Puducherry manifesto

Free vaccination, scrapping of NEET in Congress Puducherry manifesto

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

A homemaker in every family would get a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000, the manifesto said.

India, Netherlands to partner in biotech

India, Netherlands to partner in biotech

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

India and the Netherlands on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in biotechnology with an aim to find solutions to problems in agricultural and health

India is global leader in Basmati rice

India is global leader in Basmati rice

Rediff.com19 May 2007

India's share in the world market for basmati rice is about 53 per cent, said the government on Friday.

Gujarat battles worst locust attack

Gujarat battles worst locust attack

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Swarms in about 3,526 hectares of 5,000 hectares under control; farmers burn tyres or dry straw, play loud music and beat steel plates, and use large fans to destroy or drive away the pests, reports Vinay Umarji

'ISRO's goal is to develop a rocket company'

'ISRO's goal is to develop a rocket company'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'We have all the technologies available, but it should be converted to something that can be commercially viable.'

Panel suggestions likely to lessen farmers' woes

Panel suggestions likely to lessen farmers' woes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Regulated electronic platforms such as e-spot markets or spot exchanges may be deemed as authorised markets.

RBI guv draws new line in sand, seeks flexible rate cuts

RBI guv draws new line in sand, seeks flexible rate cuts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Shaktikanta Das said in Washington, DC, that there was nothing sacrosanct about the 25 bps rate cut and that monetary policy could be well served by calibrating the size of the policy rate to the dynamics of the situation, and the size of the change itself could convey the stance of policy.

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'The spirit of cooperation between the Centre and states has been diluted in many ways.' 'The level of consultation which used to be there earlier has reduced significantly.'