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Govt must implement e-governance: Minister

Govt must implement e-governance: Minister

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

The government said on Wednesday that electronic-governance was fast emerging as a vital tool in achieving good governance and that a plan needs to be readied to implement the same in various ministries and departments.

Vadra's interim protection from arrest extended till March 25

Vadra's interim protection from arrest extended till March 25

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Enforcement Directorate alleged that he was not cooperating and sought his custodial interrogation.

Panel of CMs to push cashless economy

Panel of CMs to push cashless economy

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Modi government plans to set up a committee of five or six chief ministers to suggest ways to promote digitisation.

Govt websites back online; cyber attack ruled out

Govt websites back online; cyber attack ruled out

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Government websites across ministries, including that of the Prime Minister's Office, suffered outages due to "malfunctioning" on Wednesday evening and were restored after a few hours.

Govt may reimpose restrictions in Andaman island after US tourist's murder

Govt may reimpose restrictions in Andaman island after US tourist's murder

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The North Sentinel island is one of 29 islands in the Andamans where till June foreigners had to take special permission -- the RAP -- before being allowed to visit them.

Sparks fly as US moves to upgrade Pak F-16s

Sparks fly as US moves to upgrade Pak F-16s

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

In a two-page notification to Congress, the State Department said that upgrading the avionics, electronics and radar systems of Pakistan's older F-16s would 'increase the survivability of the aircraft in a hostile environment' and make the 'F-16s a more valuable counter-terrorism asset that operates safely during day and night operations'.

Pak SC orders Army, ISI to stay off politics, act within law

Pak SC orders Army, ISI to stay off politics, act within law

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The apex court ordered the government to act against those propagating 'hatred, extremism and terrorism'.

Dr Kasturi, first Indian prez of IEEE Comp Society

Dr Kasturi, first Indian prez of IEEE Comp Society

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

"We see an opportunity to enhance the value of the IEEE CS to its members, its customers, the profession, and the public," said Dr Kasturi, the Douglas W Hood professor and chair of the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of South Florida.

PhD programmes at MANIT-Bhopal

PhD programmes at MANIT-Bhopal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, invites applications for admission to its various PhD programmes.

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Access to India's defence market must be made conditional -- available only to those who are ready to make a long-term commitment in India, argues Ajai Shukla.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

Service tax dept to auction Vijay Mallya's planes: CBEC

Service tax dept to auction Vijay Mallya's planes: CBEC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Total disputed liability of Mallya with respect to service tax to the tune of Rs 535 cr

Transaction time for exporters to be reduced

Transaction time for exporters to be reduced

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

A revamped Electronic Data Interface system and easier norms for the Accredited Clients Programme are some features likely to be introduced to reduce the transaction time and costs of exporters. Some of the measures may figure in the annual supplement to the Foreign Trade Policy, which is being released on Apr 11. ComMin officials expect the new Electronic Data Interface System to become operational by the end of this fiscal. Exporters will have to submit lesser documents.

All you needed to know about ISRO's new chief

All you needed to know about ISRO's new chief

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Alur Seelin Kiran Kumar was on Monday appointed as the new Indian Space Research Organisation chief. Kumar succeeds K Radhakrishnan, who retired on December 31, 2014, as the eighth chief of the prestigious space dispensation.

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Oppo's FDI application approved for single-brand retail trading

Raids in ministries exposes racket of selling documents to corporates

Raids in ministries exposes racket of selling documents to corporates

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

6 locations in New Delhi and 2 in Mumbai were raided.

You may soon be able to use internet, mobile on flight

You may soon be able to use internet, mobile on flight

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Reliance Jio had proposed that besides satellite connectivity, In-Flight Connectivity can be provided using cellular network as well.

Days before US polls, FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files

Days before US polls, FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has once again courted controversy as it released heavily redacted files from its 2001 investigation of President Bill Clinton's pardon of fugitive financier Marc Rich, just one week from election day.

Rahami arrest: New Yorkers got 'WANTED' alert on cellphones

Rahami arrest: New Yorkers got 'WANTED' alert on cellphones

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

In a first, authorities in the United States used a cellphone alert to ask millions of New Yorkers to help nab a 28-year-old naturalised American citizen of Afghan descent wanted for the weekend bombings in Manhattan and New Jersey.

Party all night! But no more 'Sunburn' by the Goa beach?

Party all night! But no more 'Sunburn' by the Goa beach?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The state government has resolved against holding electronic dance music festivals on Goa beaches and suggested a shift in the venue, noting that the mega events cause damage to the coastal areas.

White House testing smartphones other than Blackberry

White House testing smartphones other than Blackberry

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

So far Blackberry has been the only and the preferred smart phone of choice for the White House, including President Barack Obama.

All you need to know about India's new software policy

All you need to know about India's new software policy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The policy proposes a single-window platform for facilitation of the Indian software product industry, to help fast-track legal and regulatory issues over import and export, as well as setting up and winding up enterprises.

Tax dept to now conduct raids only after confirmed information

Tax dept to now conduct raids only after confirmed information

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Under new government, tax office to explore ways to reduce disputes.

e-Filers still waiting for tax refunds

e-Filers still waiting for tax refunds

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Delay raises doubts about govt's tax reform plans.

I-T dept launches probe on firms with false tax claims

I-T dept launches probe on firms with false tax claims

Rediff.com10 May 2016

I-T department is investigating 20 listed companies suspected to have falsely claimed long-term capital gains tax exemption

Narendra Modi to woo IT and telecom CEOs

Narendra Modi to woo IT and telecom CEOs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

This will be the first time BJP's prime ministerial candidate holds a discussion with IT, telecom czars.

Aadhaar Bill to ensure privacy protection

Aadhaar Bill to ensure privacy protection

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The UIDAI, set up in 2009, will manage the generation and authentication of Aadhaar numbers.

China executes banker for taking bribes

China executes banker for taking bribes

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

A former official of the state-run Agricultural Bank of China has been executed for taking bribes and embezzling US$ 1.97 million.

How will Biden deal with Iran?

How will Biden deal with Iran?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The reversal of Trump's policy with regard to Iran, like the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, may not be a matter of just turning the clock back, but one of patient negotiations, with uncertain consequences in the post-COVID-19 world, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Haier gets FIPB nod for telecom marketing

Haier gets FIPB nod for telecom marketing

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Electronics major has tied up with Reliance Comm and Tata Tele.

Prog for engg graduates @ IGCAR Training School

Prog for engg graduates @ IGCAR Training School

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

The Department of Atomic Energy invites applications for its one-year Orientation Course for engineering graduates at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research Training School at Kalpakkam as part of the BARC Training School programme.

Will the Modi govt get its divestment maths correct?

Will the Modi govt get its divestment maths correct?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

A chunk of divestment till now has come from follow-on offerings in the Centre's two ETFs, Bharat-22 and CPSE. Now, there will be initial public offerings of Mazagon Docks, rail companies RVNL and IRFC and MSTC.

pTron Bassbuds Lite: Is the right wireless earbuds for you?

pTron Bassbuds Lite: Is the right wireless earbuds for you?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

It's one of the cheapest options in the market, but is it the one you should buy? Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com finds out.

FDI surges after 'Make in India' at $62 billion

FDI surges after 'Make in India' at $62 billion

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Sectors that attracted maximum FDI include services, trading, automobile and power.

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Sherin went missing from her home in Richardson on October 7 and her body was found on October 22 in a culvert in suburban Dallas by a cadaver dog after an intense search. The toddler's body was identified days later using her dental records.

IISc Young Engineering Fellowship Programme

IISc Young Engineering Fellowship Programme

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Candidates will be offered an opportunity to undertake high quality academic research through a goal-oriented summer mini-project undertaken at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

Soon! New I-T tool to check PAN transactions history

Soon! New I-T tool to check PAN transactions history

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The project is expected to be activated by the end of this month.

India Post Payments Bank launch by PM Modi on Aug 21 to be a grand affair

India Post Payments Bank launch by PM Modi on Aug 21 to be a grand affair

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

According to sources, the postal bank will tie up with other banks and financial companies to offer products like loans, mutual funds, and insurance policies to its customers.

New procedure will delay your US visa!

New procedure will delay your US visa!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

A recent US Department of State directive to the US consular posts now requires consulting an electronic record for visa issuance in these categories.

Modi will have to handle expectations of diverse groups

Modi will have to handle expectations of diverse groups

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

There are millions of taxpayers, all of whom are susceptible to this frustrating situation.