News for 'Essential Commodities'

'Next Samvat Could See Equities Align With Economic Growth'

'Next Samvat Could See Equities Align With Economic Growth'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'The outlook for the next Samvat is more constructive, as many of the earlier drags are gradually becoming supports.'

Social unrest, SC order: What led to Emergency in 1975

Social unrest, SC order: What led to Emergency in 1975

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Amid this unrest came the verdict of the Allahabad high court on June 12, 1975 that found Gandhi guilty over discrepancies in the electoral campaign, which led to the Emergency on the night of June 25.

Akhilesh slams UP govt over traffic chaos, filth at Maha Kumbh

Akhilesh slams UP govt over traffic chaos, filth at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticized the Uttar Pradesh government over the severe traffic congestion in Prayagraj, claiming it has led to a shortage of essential commodities and inconvenienced devotees visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela. He also posted a video on X with people sharing their experiences and pointing out at the chaos. Yadav alleged that the officials are giving orders sitting in their rooms but are not coming down to the ground and that residents of Prayagraj have got nothing except filth, traffic jams and price rise.

Truckers' strike: Commodity supply disrupted, onion zooms

Truckers' strike: Commodity supply disrupted, onion zooms

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

However, truckers have spared other vegetables, fruits, fuel and milk from the strike.

GST and income tax cuts to spark sustained growth

GST and income tax cuts to spark sustained growth

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

GST Reform 2.0, which trims tax slabs from four to two, signals a push for demand-led growth, and together with recent income tax cuts, sets the stage for sustained economic growth, experts said. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on September 3 approved an overhaul of the indirect tax regime by taxing essentials at 5 per cent and other goods at 18 per cent. A new 40 per cent tax will be applicable on luxury and sin items.

Non-essential shops to be opened in Mumbai as Covid cases drop

Non-essential shops to be opened in Mumbai as Covid cases drop

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The order stated essential shops will now function on all days of the week between 7 am to 2 pm. Presently they are permitted to remain open between 7 am to 11 am.

Essential goods' prices under govt watch

Essential goods' prices under govt watch

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

PMO being sent daily updates on food cost situation in four major metropolitan cities to ensure no unusual flare-up.

Trump, Putin meet in Alaska along with aides

Trump, Putin meet in Alaska along with aides

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Trump's one-on-one meetings with Putin during his first term were clouded with mystery. With only a translator inside the room, it was often unclear what exactly was discussed. Aides had a difficult time ascertaining if the two reached any agreements. After one such meeting, in Germany, Trump asked his interpreter to discard his notes.

BJP promises strict anti-conversion law in Maharashtra

BJP promises strict anti-conversion law in Maharashtra

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday promised to enact an-anti conversion law with stringent provisions in Maharashtra, and also assured a skill census for training as per industry needs as well as free ration to low-income families.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Watch all the action from both House of the Parliament.

Govt issues SOP for availability of essential goods

Govt issues SOP for availability of essential goods

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The ministry said there should be no interruptions in the services of small retail shops, large organised retail stores and e-commerce companies.

Sebi's new norms for commodities could see sugar, wheat delisted

Sebi's new norms for commodities could see sugar, wheat delisted

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

According to the Sebi circular, commodities that require price control measures will be less conducive for the derivatives market.

Sebi finally notifies rules for MFs to enter commodity space

Sebi finally notifies rules for MFs to enter commodity space

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Fund houses have been barred from being net sellers or holding net short positions at the scheme level in commodities.

SC reserves verdict on corruption case against Yediyurappa

SC reserves verdict on corruption case against Yediyurappa

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has reserved its verdict on a plea by BJP leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa challenging an order reviving a corruption case against him. The case involves allegations of corruption and criminal conspiracy related to the allocation of industrial land. The court has framed several key legal questions, primarily focusing on the interplay between various provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Criminal Procedure Code regarding prior sanction to prosecute a public servant. The court has asked Yediyurappa's counsel to file written submissions within two weeks.

More Lankan nationals fleeing crisis-hit island nation reach India

More Lankan nationals fleeing crisis-hit island nation reach India

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A group of 10 people, including women and children, arrived after getting stranded at fourth island here but were rescued and brought to the shore by the Indian Coast Guard.

Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Sikkim Government has confirmed that 14 people have died so far in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday.

Haldwani: Additional forces deployed in curfew-hit Banbhoolpura

Haldwani: Additional forces deployed in curfew-hit Banbhoolpura

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The situation in the Banbhoolpura area in Haldwani, the epicentre of the mob violence last week, was normal on Monday as additional troops of paramilitary forces were deployed to maintain law and order, officials said.

How Subramanian Swamy Escaped Arrest During The Emergency

How Subramanian Swamy Escaped Arrest During The Emergency

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Is it right and proper for the US authorities to allow people like Subrahmanya Swamy [sic] go round the country preaching murder, violence, overthrow of the duly elected Government of India?' A fascinating excerpt from Sugata Srinivasaraju's The Conscience Network: A Chronicle of Resistance to a Dictatorship.

Kangana wants to bring back repealed farm laws, Cong says...

Kangana wants to bring back repealed farm laws, Cong says...

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The Congress shared on X an undated video of Ranaut in which she is purportedly saying in Hindi, "Farm laws that have been repealed should be brought back. I think this may get controversial. The laws in farmers' interest be brought back. Farmers should themselves demand this (to bring farm laws back) so that there is no hindrance to their prosperity.

Curfew relaxed in twin districts of Imphal for 7 hours

Curfew relaxed in twin districts of Imphal for 7 hours

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Manipur government relaxed the curfew in Imphal East and West districts for seven hours from 5 am on Friday to facilitate common people to purchase essential items, officials said.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Watch all the action from both House of the Parliament.

MVA manifesto promises period leaves, free cervical cancer vaccine

MVA manifesto promises period leaves, free cervical cancer vaccine

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday released its manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly polls, promising free cervical cancer vaccines for girls aged 9 to 16 and and two optional leave days for women employees during menstruation.

Heavy snowfall in Kashmir, flights, rail services suspended

Heavy snowfall in Kashmir, flights, rail services suspended

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Normal life was thrown out of gear in Kashmir on Saturday as most areas of the valley received snowfall, disrupting flight and railway operations and also leading to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, officials said.

'India-China Won't Go Back To What It Was'

'India-China Won't Go Back To What It Was'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'What's currently underway is not a 'reset'.' 'What needs to be arrived at is a new balance.'

Pakistan's new President Zardari to forgo salary, here's why

Pakistan's new President Zardari to forgo salary, here's why

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Pakistan's newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday announced that he would not draw any salary during his tenure as part of his bid to help the cash-strapped country face the challenging economic hardship.

'Pakistanis Called Americans In Panic'

'Pakistanis Called Americans In Panic'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'The Pakistanis called the US state department and said we agree with India on peace.' 'It was then that US President Donald Trump jumped in and took credit for the ceasefire.'

Invoke stringent law against those hoarding: MHA to states

Invoke stringent law against those hoarding: MHA to states

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

In a communication to chief secretaries of all states and union territories, Union home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the ministry of home affairs, under the Disaster Management Act, has allowed manufacture or production, transport and other related supply-chain activities in respect of essential goods like foodstuff, medicines and medical equipment during the 21-day lockdown.

Domestic warehousing struggles with reduced staff

Domestic warehousing struggles with reduced staff

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

JNPT, the country's largest container port, would soon move into congestion if cargo does not get lifted by importers in the next few days.

No change, Moradabad shopkeeper charges Rs 500 for 3 kg salt!

No change, Moradabad shopkeeper charges Rs 500 for 3 kg salt!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

In Delhi too, rumours flew thick and fast that salt has gone out of shelves

6 more killed in Assam flood; Manipur, Mizoram battle rain fury, lakhs hit

6 more killed in Assam flood; Manipur, Mizoram battle rain fury, lakhs hit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The rain and flood situation in northeastern states remained grim on Tuesday, with lakhs people affected in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur, even as the meteorological department predicted more rain in several parts of the region.

Are you up to some mischief, Rahul asks PM on Kangana's remark

Are you up to some mischief, Rahul asks PM on Kangana's remark

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The actor-politician said she must remember that she is not only an artiste but also a BJP member now and her statements should be in line with her party's policies.

Manipur violence: Over 50,000 displaced people staying in 349 relief camps

Manipur violence: Over 50,000 displaced people staying in 349 relief camps

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

State information and public relations minister Dr RK Ranjan said combing operations have been launched in all districts, particularly in vulnerable areas.

Price rise: Opposition slams govt

Price rise: Opposition slams govt

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

The Opposition members said that despite adequate availability of essential commodities, inflation was still high and government has failed to check the price line. Initiating a debate in the Lok Sabha on rise in prices of essential commodities, Rajiv Ranjan Singh Lalan (Janata Dal-United) said 85 crore (850 million) people in India were below the poverty line and despite this the government was not interested in checking inflation.

Geopolitics, mkt volatility pose growth risks: FinMin

Geopolitics, mkt volatility pose growth risks: FinMin

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Geopolitical tensions, trade policy uncertainties, volatility in international commodity prices and financial market uncertainties pose considerable risks to India's economic growth in the coming year, the finance ministry cautioned on Wednesday. "Global trade continues to be affected by uncertainty in the policy environment... tariff-related developments in multiple countries have heightened trade-related risks, affecting investment and trade flows globally.

No lack of food, medicine; claims of shortage not true, Manipur tells SC

No lack of food, medicine; claims of shortage not true, Manipur tells SC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Manipur government dubbed as untrue the claim by the counsel for the committee appointed by the apex court to oversee relief and rehabilitation of the victims of ethnic violence that the people of the state were suffering on account of an economic blockade.

Farmers haven't 'properly understood' new laws: Niti Aayog member

Farmers haven't 'properly understood' new laws: Niti Aayog member

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

'If these new farm laws are allowed to be implemented, there are very high chances of big increase in income of the farmers and in many states, it may even double'

Maruti, Mahindra, Audi, Hyundai extend support to customers in cyclone-hit TN, AP

Maruti, Mahindra, Audi, Hyundai extend support to customers in cyclone-hit TN, AP

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor and luxury car maker Audi have extended support to customers in cyclone and flood affected regions of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. In a statement, Maruti Suzuki India said it has collaborated with its dealer partners and made several arrangements at its workshops. As soon as the news about the cyclone 'Michaung' was reported, the company proactively sent out 7 lakh SMS alerts containing precautionary steps to its customers to ensure that even before the cyclone hits, customers could take precautionary measures to safeguard their cars against potential damage, it said in a statement.

Rajya Sabha passes 7 key bills in 3.5 hours

Rajya Sabha passes 7 key bills in 3.5 hours

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

This after most of the Opposition including the Congress, Left parties, the Trinamool Congress, the Samajwadi Party and the Nationalist Congress Party decided to boycott House proceedings in protest against the suspension of eight MPs for the remainder of the session for unruly behaviour.

President's address on Thursday, debate to be next govt-Oppn friction point

President's address on Thursday, debate to be next govt-Oppn friction point

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Parliament will also be the first after the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha.

Now, Insurance For Money Loss From Online Scams

Now, Insurance For Money Loss From Online Scams

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

In an age where personal data is a valuable commodity, investing in cyber insurance is not just a prudent choice; it is becoming a necessity for individuals and families alike, says T A Ramalingam.