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Putin's North Korea Gamble

Putin's North Korea Gamble

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Russia's unprecedented rapprochement with North Korea has raised concerns about the re-emergence of a Russia-China-North Korea alliance which could increase the probability of conflict on the Korean Peninsula, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Rush to transfer assets to trust may cost HNIs dear

Rush to transfer assets to trust may cost HNIs dear

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

HNIs are scrambling to do so, as they fear government might introduce inheritance tax. This haste could cost them dear, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh

DBT, freebies on eve of polls come under SC scanner

DBT, freebies on eve of polls come under SC scanner

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The petition has referred to the Centre's PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme and other programmes announced by some state governments such as Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, Odisha and Jharkhand which, it claimed, helped the parties in power at the Centre and states get political advantage in the recently concluded general elections.

SC refuses interim order against Centre's Aadhaar notification

SC refuses interim order against Centre's Aadhaar notification

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The bench referred to the June 9 judgement passed by the apex court in which it had upheld the validity of an Income Tax Act provision making Aadhaar mandatory for allotment of PAN cards

'Only Cure For Migration Is To Create Jobs'

'Only Cure For Migration Is To Create Jobs'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The Odisha government told the assembly over 40,000 workers migrated from the state last year, with the highest number -- 26,151 -- from Balangir.

Crude oil slump to cut subsidies by Rs 35k cr

Crude oil slump to cut subsidies by Rs 35k cr

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The outgo for major subsides, is the highest in the first quarter.

No Haj for Indian pilgrims this year: Govt

No Haj for Indian pilgrims this year: Govt

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

In a bid to control the coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Arabia said it has barred international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage.

Aadhaar is key to public sector reforms: Nilekani

Aadhaar is key to public sector reforms: Nilekani

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

One out of every two Indians would have Aadhaar number by the middle of 2014, UIDAI Chairman Nandan Nilekani has said as he underlined the unique attributes of the identification system that will lead to public sector reform and governance transformation.

Nudge staff to give up LPG subsidy: PM to banks, corporates

Nudge staff to give up LPG subsidy: PM to banks, corporates

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

There are about 15.3 crore LPG consumers in the country.

Yogi govt inks pact with Amazon to promote 'Uttar Pradesh Khadi'

Yogi govt inks pact with Amazon to promote 'Uttar Pradesh Khadi'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Team Amazon would also educate and train the khadi artisans to directly sell their products to online customers.

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Rediff.com27 May 2024

A remarkable story which helped in transforming a bureaucratic organization, to a customer centric organization. This experience may inspire several government / private organizations to modify or adopt digitisation to transform their business, notes Professor N Ravichandran (retd).

RBI begins review of Jan Dhan rollout

RBI begins review of Jan Dhan rollout

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

A senior RBI official said the regulator was focusing on performance of banks' statewise and in each district.

Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, 'kickback' used in polls: ED

Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, 'kickback' used in polls: ED

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The law officer said the money trail showed that Rs 45 crore "kickback" used in the Goa assembly elections came from four hawala routes.

New flights based on flyer-handling capacity at security checks: BCAS

New flights based on flyer-handling capacity at security checks: BCAS

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The addition of new flights at airports will now be based on passenger-handling capacity at security checkpoints, according to the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). The civil aviation security regulator issued directions in this regard on May 22 in a move to reduce congestion and delays inside airport terminals. Following this, airports will have to check passenger-handling capacity at security checkpoints before allotting slots.

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'In the long run, I don't foresee major ramifications [about Trudeau's allegations].' 'There's just enough hypocrisy among Western nations for India to douse the outrage.'

All about wire transfers to and from India

All about wire transfers to and from India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Exchange rates play an important factor in international fund transfers

Govt targets 1 cr consumers to give up LPG subsidy

Govt targets 1 cr consumers to give up LPG subsidy

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Govt targets 1 cr consumers to give up LPG subsidy.

How Modi's financial inclusion can become a success

How Modi's financial inclusion can become a success

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The govt has a lot more to do then just open bank accounts for the poor in the Jan Dhan scheme.

India used to depend on others, but now...: President Murmu

India used to depend on others, but now...: President Murmu

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

In her first address to the joint sitting of Parliament as the Budget session began, she said 'Amrit Kaal', described by the government as the 25-year period culminating in the centenary of India's independence, is the time to build an India which is 'aatmanirbhar' (self reliant) and also fulfils its humanitarian obligations.

What steps FinMin is taking to keep Jan Dhan accounts active

What steps FinMin is taking to keep Jan Dhan accounts active

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The department of financial services has decided to give banks commission, to ensure these accounts are kept active.

Dynastic corruption growing challenge: PM Modi

Dynastic corruption growing challenge: PM Modi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

If suitable action is not taken in corruption cases, it becomes normalised in society, the prime minister said. When a generation sees that a corrupt person in the family is let off without or very little punishment, their courage to indulge in corrupt activities grows manifolds, he said.

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

7 key areas that the Budget must address to re-energise the infrastructure sector, suggests Vinayak Chatterjee.

'Rajasthan Model' takes the reforms ramp

'Rajasthan Model' takes the reforms ramp

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

It is increasingly clear that Rajasthan, under the leadership of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, will lead the country in terms of policy reform.

'Nitish Kumar has to be a junior partner of the BJP'

'Nitish Kumar has to be a junior partner of the BJP'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'BJP has achieved its aim by making him a regional leader dependent on them.'

Govt calls PSU bank chiefs for performance review on May 13

Govt calls PSU bank chiefs for performance review on May 13

Rediff.com10 May 2014

A few state-owned banks such as IDBI Bank, Union Bank, Indian Overseas Bank have announced results for FY14.

Promising future awaits India, says President

Promising future awaits India, says President

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The government is determined to stop generation of black money, he said.

BJP leader Navneet Rana's caste certificate gets SC nod

BJP leader Navneet Rana's caste certificate gets SC nod

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the Bombay high court verdict cancelling the caste certificate of Amravati MP and BJP leader Navneet Kaur Rana.

Nationalisation of banks a historical economic blunder: Subramanian

Nationalisation of banks a historical economic blunder: Subramanian

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Says GDP growth rate from 2014-15 to 2015-16 will be greater than that of 2014-15 from 2013-14

PM extends free ration for 5 more months till November end

PM extends free ration for 5 more months till November end

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

On the extension of the PMGKAY, he said it will cost the government Rs 90,000 crore more.

LPG subsidy payments land Airtel in trouble

LPG subsidy payments land Airtel in trouble

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Many users did not know that their entitlement was not coming to their regular bank account but going to an account which they had not applied for.

Diesel prices will soon be market linked: Mayaram

Diesel prices will soon be market linked: Mayaram

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

The Finance Ministry on Thursday expressed hope that domestic diesel prices will soon become market linked in the backdrop of softening global crude oil rates.

Retail, digital payments register big jump in June

Retail, digital payments register big jump in June

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Total payments in the economy grew 24.08 per cent to Rs117.43 trillion in value terms in June, compared to Rs94.64 trillion in May.

Digital India programme to offer passport, pension online

Digital India programme to offer passport, pension online

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said one of the primary focus areas of Digital India is Pillar 5: eKranti - electronic delivery of services.

Budget: How new tax slabs will benefit you

Budget: How new tax slabs will benefit you

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

In an online chat with Rediff.com readers, G Srikanth, partner, GSV Associates, chartered accountants, Chennai and member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, answered queries about the new income tax proposals mooted in the Union Budget 2020-2021.

Tax benefits you can avail on your home loan

Tax benefits you can avail on your home loan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Deduction on home loan interest cannot be claimed when the house is under construction

I consume 2-3 kg abuses daily: Modi in Telangana

I consume 2-3 kg abuses daily: Modi in Telangana

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

'The agenda in politics should be service-oriented. But in Telangana the mandate of those who got mandate -- their entire focus is to abuse Modi'

Highlights of the Economic Survey

Highlights of the Economic Survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

8-10% GDP growth estimated in coming year.

Own a car? No subsidised LPG for you

Own a car? No subsidised LPG for you

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The government had last year excluded those with an annual income of more than Rs 10 lakh from LPG subsidy

Govt 'extorting' people with fuel price hikes: Sonia

Govt 'extorting' people with fuel price hikes: Sonia

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

She charged the government with profiteering at the expense of the people, saying its duty was to help them in times of crisis and not make profits out of their hard-earned money.

Will Modi okay UBI for J&K?

Will Modi okay UBI for J&K?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

"There have been discussions on implementing UBI in J&K -- not just as a pilot in some districts, but in the entire state, according to Drabu's proposal in the state's Budget," said an official. "Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is also supportive of the idea. A presentation will now be made at the PMO."