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MEA activates Twitter handle for Operation Ganga

MEA activates Twitter handle for Operation Ganga

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

India has already set up round-the-clock 'control centres' in Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia to assist in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine through border-crossing points with these countries.

Want To Rent Your Place? Read This

Want To Rent Your Place? Read This

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Don't download a rent agreement from the Internet or sign blindly on one prepared by the broker.

Karnataka: Gov mum on new govt

Karnataka: Gov mum on new govt

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

Amid stepped-up pressure on him by the BJP-JD(S) combine to consider its claim for government formation in Karnataka, Governor Rameshwar Thakur on Sunday said he was yet to take a decision in this regard

From Tuesday you can watch SC's Constitution bench proceedings live online

From Tuesday you can watch SC's Constitution bench proceedings live online

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court is all set to live-stream its Constitution bench proceedings from Tuesday, and the hearing of pleas challenging reservations for the economically weaker sections and the row over control of services between the Centre and the Delhi government will be the first regular webcast.

Nearly 28% urban Indians plan to spend on gold this Diwali

Nearly 28% urban Indians plan to spend on gold this Diwali

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Nearly 28 per cent of urban Indians are planning to spend on gold in the next three months, signalling a renewed appetite for the yellow metal amid the waning effects of second wave of COVID-19, as per a survey. The gems and jewellery industry, which was impacted by the COVID-induced disruptions in 2020, had shown signs of recovery in January-March this year. However, the second wave of the pandemic put a halt to it. Businesses are beginning to look up as state governments are slowly easing restrictions on movements, and organised retailers are hoping consumer demand to show positive sentiment during the festive season this year.

PM asks people to share inputs for his I-Day speech

PM asks people to share inputs for his I-Day speech

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

In a tweet, he asked people to provide their inputs on MyGov, a citizen engagement platform.

This Olympic medallist is the new star on social media

This Olympic medallist is the new star on social media

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Olympic sensation Neeraj Chopra's success on the final day of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has turned the track and field star into a household name across the country.

I-T dept launches new e-filing portal

I-T dept launches new e-filing portal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The income tax department on Monday launched a new portal e-filing 2.0, which will make online filing of returns and tax payment easier. The new portal -- www.incometax.gov.in -- replaces the 'http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in' site, and can be accessed by taxpayers in various regional languages. The income tax department also asked taxpayers to re-register their DSC (Digital Signature Certificate), update personal mobile number and email ID under 'primary contact', act on 'pending action', if any, and respond to 'outstanding demand'.

Shubham Kumar Tops UPSC Exam

Shubham Kumar Tops UPSC Exam

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

A total of 761 candidates -- 545 men and 216 women -- have cleared the examination as per results announced on Friday.

Over 1 mn citizens registered on Co-WIN portal so far

Over 1 mn citizens registered on Co-WIN portal so far

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Vaccines provided to beneficiaries at the government health facilities will be entirely free of cost, while private facilities cannot charge the beneficiary a sum above Rs 250 per person per dose (Rs 150 for vaccines and Rs 100 as operational charges).

Indian American defeated in Virginia Lt Gov primary

Indian American defeated in Virginia Lt Gov primary

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Indian American and former White House tech czar Aneesh Chopra has lost the Democratic primary elections for the powerful post of Lieutenant Governor in Virginia.

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Following random testing, if anybody is found Covid-positive, the sample should be sent for genomic testing at the designated INSACOG laboratory network, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan wrote in a letter to his civil aviation ministry counterpart Rajiv Bansal.

Suspend dialogue with Pakistan: Yashwant Sinha to gov

Suspend dialogue with Pakistan: Yashwant Sinha to gov

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

In the wake of the brutal killing of two Indian soldiers on the Line of Control, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sinha on Friday advocated suspension of dialogue with Pakistan even as he admitted that the previous National Democratic Alliance government had also committed the mistake by engaging the neighbour in talks.

Taxes, incentives, reforms: How to read this year's Budget document

Taxes, incentives, reforms: How to read this year's Budget document

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2023-24 in Parliament on February 1. The Budget is a statement of the government's estimated receipts and expenditures for a fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). It's divided into Revenue and Capital Budget. The Revenue Budget includes the government's revenue receipts and expenditures while the Capital Budget includes its capital receipts and payments.

85% e-gov plans have failed

85% e-gov plans have failed

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

The World Bank has estimated that as high as 85 per cent of e-government projects in developing countries are either "total or partial failures."

Affordable housing policies should be tweaked: RBI deputy gov

Affordable housing policies should be tweaked: RBI deputy gov

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

On the individual front, housing loan rebate on self-occupied property was increased from Rs 1,50,000 to Rs 2,00,000.

Online registration for COVID-19 vaccination begins in Ahmedabad

Online registration for COVID-19 vaccination begins in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

According to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, citizens from priority groups in the city who have not yet registered themselves with health workers carrying out house- to-house survey or at urban health centres (UHCs) can get themselves registered on www.ahmedabadcity.gov.in.

Tory rebels want Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss as UK PM

Tory rebels want Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss as UK PM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The poll found that among those who voted for the Conservatives at the last election, 62 per cent said that party members had made the wrong choice when the race was shortlisted between Truss and Sunak.

Maruti urges Guj Gov to rework Hansalpur plant agreement

Maruti urges Guj Gov to rework Hansalpur plant agreement

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Maruti Suzuki is keen that the Gujrat government revises payment condition in the agreement it signed with the former for setting up a plant in Hansalpur.

Beware, cybercriminals offering 'Free Omicron Test', warns MHA

Beware, cybercriminals offering 'Free Omicron Test', warns MHA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Amid a rise in Omicron cases, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an advisory against cybercriminals targeting potential victims by offering them free tests for detecting Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Aishwarya, Modi among world's most admired people of 2018

Aishwarya, Modi among world's most admired people of 2018

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

YouGov's annual list features five Indians among its Top 20.

Rs 2.5 lakh pension, Lutyen's bungalow for Kovind

Rs 2.5 lakh pension, Lutyen's bungalow for Kovind

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The retired president is also entitled to a secretarial staff consisting of a private secretary, an additional private secretary, one personal assistant, two peons, and office expenses up to Rs 1 lakh per annum.

New Jersey gov Chris Christie announces 2016 US presidential run

New Jersey gov Chris Christie announces 2016 US presidential run

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey, which has one of the largest Indian-American population in a US state, has launched his bid for president, joining the already crowded presidential race of his Republican party.

Pak: Gov's abducted son 'sold' for higher ransom

Pak: Gov's abducted son 'sold' for higher ransom

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Abductors of the son of slain Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer and American aid worker Warren Weinstein are not militants, but organised extortion gangs who might have sold them to bigger bidders, Pakistani law enforcement agencies fear.

COVID vaccination for people above 45 years from today

COVID vaccination for people above 45 years from today

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

According to the health ministry, advance appointments for vaccination can be booked through http://cowin.gov.in, or one can visit their nearest vaccination center after 3 pm and get on-site registration done.

No information on creation of Aarogya Setu app: Govt

No information on creation of Aarogya Setu app: Govt

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Information Commissioner, in a terse order, pointed out that the website of the application mentions that the content on it is "owned, updated and maintained" by MyGov and MeitY

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf traces the journey of PM-CARES from its founding to finally admitting it is not a government fund.

Underdogs don't give up, says Rishi Sunak's new campaign video

Underdogs don't give up, says Rishi Sunak's new campaign video

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The video shows the 42-year-old British Indian former minister interacting with voters and is also seen catching a quick power nap on a bench as a voiceover praises his efforts to "fight for every inch".

Which state will see how many COVID-19 cases this week

Which state will see how many COVID-19 cases this week

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Rediff Labs has created a chart estimating number of COVID-19 cases till June 7 by studying the average rate of growth of cases from May 25, in India and some of the states.

Bobby Jindal frontrunner in Louisiana gov race

Bobby Jindal frontrunner in Louisiana gov race

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

As voters in Louisiana begin going to the polls on October 20 to cast their ballot in this Cajun State's gubernatorial primary, front-runner Congressman Piyush 'Bobby'Jindal stands on the verge of creating history by becoming the first even Indian American governor. The most recent polls have shown that Jindal has the support of nearly 50 per cent of the electorate.

'How to claim income tax refund of a deceased person?'

'How to claim income tax refund of a deceased person?'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Now get Covid vaccination certificate on WhatsApp 'within seconds'

Now get Covid vaccination certificate on WhatsApp 'within seconds'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Presently, people have to download their vaccination certificate by logging into the CoWin portal.

Why India loves Deepika more than Sachin, Virat, Alia

Why India loves Deepika more than Sachin, Virat, Alia

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone are among the top influencers in India.

How to check Rajasthan class 8 exam results 2019

How to check Rajasthan class 8 exam results 2019

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The RBSE class 8 results were declared on June 7, 2019 at 4 pm.

RBI plans financial literacy project: Deputy Gov

RBI plans financial literacy project: Deputy Gov

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The Reserve Bank of India will take up 'financial literacy' programme to educate youngsters about basic banking transactions in a big way, RBI Deputy Governor V Leeladhar said on Monday.

Budget gives leg up to e-gov

Budget gives leg up to e-gov

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

The finance minister announced that E-governance allocation to be increased from Rs 395 (Rs 3.95 billion) to Rs 719 crore (Rs 7.19 billion).

Afghanistan's Naib accuses players of underperforming at the ICC World Cup

Afghanistan's Naib accuses players of underperforming at the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Gulbadin Naib, who had captained the Afghanistan team at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, posted a strongly worded tweet against the national cricket board and teammates.

'HELP! Rs 3.48L insurance claim settled at Rs 51k'

'HELP! Rs 3.48L insurance claim settled at Rs 51k'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, answers your health and auto insurance related queries.

Gherao of Mamata, Mitra a 'pre-meditated' assault: Gov

Gherao of Mamata, Mitra a 'pre-meditated' assault: Gov

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan on Wednesday said the "attack" on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Finance Minister Amit Mitra in Delhi was "unprecedented" and "a blot on India's cherished democratic values".

Bookie odds, Tory voters discount Rishi Sunak's chances in UK PM race

Bookie odds, Tory voters discount Rishi Sunak's chances in UK PM race

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Tuesday extended her bookmaker odds as the favourite to win the Conservative Party leadership race, with former Chancellor Rishi Sunak also trailing in a poll among Tory voters.