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Punjab's growth engines sputter

Punjab's growth engines sputter

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The Punjab government blames the slow growth on tax concessions in neighboring Himachal Pradesh and Haryana's proximity to Delhi.

Ink hurled at Union minister Ashwini Choubey at Patna hospital

Ink hurled at Union minister Ashwini Choubey at Patna hospital

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Choubey, who is union minister of state for Health, was about to board his car, after meeting patients and holding discussions with doctors and hospital officials, when the bottle carrying the ink crashed to the ground close to the vehicle evoking exclamations from those flanking the minister.

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Under political fire and ecologists' ire, the group hires Suhel Seth, who will work closely with the promoters and the social media, corporate communications and external public relations team.

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

As we get used to a long haul of isolation to curb the spread of COVID-19, the police's new avatar in many places is a far cry from that of the high-handed enforcer of law and order.

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Given the nature of our jobs, getting infected is a constant fear we all face.' 'The most we do is follow all the rules strictly and pray that we don't get infected.'

'WTO is close to solution, thanks to strong leadership in India'

'WTO is close to solution, thanks to strong leadership in India'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Sitharaman said that developed countries were blaming India for the impasse at the WTO, but India convinced them about its legitimate demand.

Kulhads to make a comeback at 400 rail stations

Kulhads to make a comeback at 400 rail stations

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

In his address to the nation from Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi had given a clarion call to free India from single-use plastic.

Meet the young man behind the success of Adani Group

Meet the young man behind the success of Adani Group

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Pranav Adani has come a long way since 1999, when he first got actively involved with the Adani Group's businesses, run by his uncle, Gautam Adani.

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Is FCI-like body needed for pulses?

Is FCI-like body needed for pulses?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The fund allocated for pulses buffer is more than 40% of entire farm ministry's 2016-17 budget.

Your shampoo is in the mail

Your shampoo is in the mail

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

Kejriwal returns to Delhi 'fresh and fit' after naturopathy

Kejriwal returns to Delhi 'fresh and fit' after naturopathy

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flew back to Delhi on Monday night after 12 days of naturopathy treatment in Bengaluru for chronic cough and diabetes, raring to resume work in the government and in Aam Aadmi Party which is grappling with growing internal rift.

Bihar floods: Toll mounts to 64, over 33 lakh affected

Bihar floods: Toll mounts to 64, over 33 lakh affected

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The death toll in Bihar floods today mounted to 64 with over 33 lakh people spread across 13 districts affected by the deluge.

Political shadow looms over GST Council meet

Political shadow looms over GST Council meet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Reaching a consensus might also get tougher, as already seen with issues like inclusion of natural gas in GST and imposition of a sugar cess, both central proposals being resisted.

Inflation targeting 'credit positive' for India: Moody's

Inflation targeting 'credit positive' for India: Moody's

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Moody's on Thursday said the new 'inflation targeting' mechanism is a "credit positive" move.

Onion prices are likely to come down soon

Onion prices are likely to come down soon

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Last week, the Union Cabinet decided to import 1.2 lakh tonnes of onions to improve the domestic supply and control prices, which touched Rs 100 per kg earlier this month.

Indo-US deal could lead to global trade deal in 2 weeks: WTO

Indo-US deal could lead to global trade deal in 2 weeks: WTO

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

A day after a breakthrough deal between India and the US on food security related issues, the WTO on Friday said there was a "high probability" of reaching an agreement within two weeks on the stalled Bali package to facilitate easier global trade flows.

'Modi's MSP announcement is an election game'

'Modi's MSP announcement is an election game'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'This announcement is big foolishness.' 'The government has no idea of economics. They are just announcing what comes to their mind.' 'Let them implement what they have announced and just see what will happen in two years.'

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'The Modi government is about privatising profits and nationalising losses.'

Assocham charts steps to overcome El Nino

Assocham charts steps to overcome El Nino

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

The government must expand the farm insurance cover and advice banks and financial institutions to settle crop insurance claims in the drought-hit areas without delay.

Modi's financial inclusion plan to come in 2 phases

Modi's financial inclusion plan to come in 2 phases

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The first phase would comprise universal access to banking facilities. Under this, basic bank accounts with zero balance, RuPay debit card and financial literacy, will have to be completed in the next one year, officials said.

Fuel crisis adds to Nepal quake survivors' woes

Fuel crisis adds to Nepal quake survivors' woes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Six months after Nepal was devastated by a massive earthquake, relief efforts are literally running out of steam as weeks of protests against a new constitution have led to a critical shortage of fuel. Naomi Mihara reports on how NGOs are racing against time to reach aid to the people before winter sets in.

Hoping to return home, migrants walk to rlwy station daily

Hoping to return home, migrants walk to rlwy station daily

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'They say government is doing so much but ham to ab bhi yahi hain'

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Unless you've been hiding under an Internet-blocking rock, you must have chanced upon some of the crisp, polite, informative and frequently witty posts crafted by the Mumbai police. Mrigank Warrier meets Sunchika Pandey, the brains behind the Mumbai police quips.

SC asks Centre, state govt to step up rescue ops in Uttarakhand

SC asks Centre, state govt to step up rescue ops in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre and Uttarakhand government to step up rescue operations to evacuate people caught in flash floods in the state.

An open letter to the Congress party: Remember the Aam Aadmi?

An open letter to the Congress party: Remember the Aam Aadmi?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Few readers will remember the socialist utopia of Indira Gandhi when food queues were the norm even for the middle class and tankers supplied water at odd hours of the night twice a week. Is that what you are trying to return us to, dear Congress, asks Jaideep Prabhu

To simplify GST returns, govt introduces 4 Bills in Lok Sabha

To simplify GST returns, govt introduces 4 Bills in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The Bills are primarily aimed at helping the MSME sector and small traders, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said while introducing these in the Lok Sabha

After the lockdown: How will government treat us?

After the lockdown: How will government treat us?

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'There are many questions that come to mind as we consider the reality of India and what Indians will be expected to do from the time this lockdown is opened up,' notes Aakar Patel.

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

While Himanta Biswa Sarma scotched rumours that he would be the king this time, political sources in Guwahati maintained that he, and not Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, had a bigger say in choosing candidates, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Can India feed 1.7 billion people by 2050?

Can India feed 1.7 billion people by 2050?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

In a country where 35 to 40 per cent of food is not consumed, the government urgently needs to reduce wastage to an acceptable level.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

India reintroduces onion export price to help curb inflation

India reintroduces onion export price to help curb inflation

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India on Tuesday set a minimum export price for onions of $300 per tonne to discourage overseas shipments amid an inflation scare that threatens to stoke public anger over rising prices at local food markets.

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The highest number of confirmed cases are from Maharashtra (748), followed by Tamil Nadu at 571 and Delhi with 523 cases. Cases in Telangana have gone up to 321, in Kerala to 314, in Uttar Pradesh to 305, while the number of cases has gone up to 274 in Rajasthan.

Lockdown caused more suffering than COVID-19: Delhi HC

Lockdown caused more suffering than COVID-19: Delhi HC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramonium Prasad said the government is expected to remain cognisant of the situation and evaluate it closely and if it is found that the rate of infection is going up, they can always review their decision and impose curbs, depending upon the situation.

Modi to announce new initiatives for SC/ST entrepreneurs next week

Modi to announce new initiatives for SC/ST entrepreneurs next week

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The National SC/ST Hub, under the micro, small and medium enterprises ministry, with an initial outlay of Rs 490 crore, will work towards strengthening market access/linkage, monitoring, capacity building, leveraging financial support schemes and sharing industry-best practices.

No substance found in BSF jawan's allegations: MHA

No substance found in BSF jawan's allegations: MHA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The home ministry conveyed to the PMO that there was no shortage of rations at any post in paramilitary forces and quality check is being conducted regularly.

After ordinance, Rahul Gandhi speaks out on Adarsh

After ordinance, Rahul Gandhi speaks out on Adarsh

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

After embarrassing his own government by publicly thrashing its ordinance on convicted legislators in public, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday trained his guns at the Maharashtra government for rejecting the Adarsh Inquiry Commission report.

BJP has little room or need for others

BJP has little room or need for others

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Narendra Modi's ministry expansion makes disdain clear for others who are supposedly allies, quite unlike the Vajpayee-led National Democratic Alliance.

Nitish's jibe: Seems Jairam Ramesh didn't tutor Rahul properly

Nitish's jibe: Seems Jairam Ramesh didn't tutor Rahul properly

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday hit back at Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi for questioning his developmental claims and manner of implementing social welfare works.

With 525 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 3000-mark

With 525 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 3000-mark

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

As per the ministry's updated data on coronavirus cases Saturday morning, six fresh deaths were reported -- three from Maharahtra, two from Delhi and one from Gujarat.