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'Modi is guilty of taking farmers for a ride again and again'

'Modi is guilty of taking farmers for a ride again and again'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'Nothing will stop India's top three-four corporates who have become aggressive players in the agri-markets after Modi came to power from acting in concert to drive down at will the prices at which they buy from farmers.' 'These corporate houses have the wherewithal to purchase all the farm produce at low prices and store them for a long period of time.' 'Once the harvest season is over they will sell the same produce at higher prices.'

Army to strictly observe 'no movement' till April 19

Army to strictly observe 'no movement' till April 19

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

In the Army headquarters, the wings handling military operations, military intelligence, operational logistics and strategic movement will carry out their functions with bare minimum staff strength till April 19, according to the order. Within the command headquarters, wings handling manpower, logistics and operations will only function with skeletal staff.

5 best PENSION plans in India right now

5 best PENSION plans in India right now

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The right investment at the right age will help you enjoy a secured post retirement life.

Volkswagen launches Passat TSI in India

Volkswagen launches Passat TSI in India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The Passat 1.8 L TSI is priced at Rs 19.20 lakh or Rs 1.92 million (ex-showroom New Delhi) while the Jetta 2.0 L diesel Comfortline is priced at Rs 15.92 lakh or Rs 1.59 million (ex-showroom New Delhi).

Centre to announce Rs 8,000cr package for sugarcane farmers

Centre to announce Rs 8,000cr package for sugarcane farmers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The sources further said that the government has implemented a series of interventions in the past four months to provide relief to the sugarcane farmers and to ensure clearance of their dues.

Budget may levy new cess to provide social security to coolies

Budget may levy new cess to provide social security to coolies

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The move can help mop up about Rs 1.2 lakh every day for the purpose.

Reliance Life launches 'Online Term'

Reliance Life launches 'Online Term'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The 'Online Term' also offers higher life protection up to the age of 75 years through a transparent and hassle-free online process and provides the convenience of medical check-ups, if any, at the customer's residence.

Steered economy out of decay left by 'economist PM', 'know-it-all FM': Modi

Steered economy out of decay left by 'economist PM', 'know-it-all FM': Modi

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Rejecting criticism of jobless growth, he said if state after state is creating good number of jobs, how can the Centre be creating joblessness?

5 investment schemes to save tax

5 investment schemes to save tax

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Tax-saving investments should not be made with the sole purpose of saving tax, but should also help an individual grow his wealth, suggests Archit Gupta, founder and CEO, ClearTax.

You lose more by deferring your EMIs for 3 months

You lose more by deferring your EMIs for 3 months

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

In a note to customers, the country's largest lender State Bank of India said, 'Interest shall continue to accrue on the outstanding portion of the term Loan during the moratorium period'. The accrued interest will be collected by the lender in the form of additional EMIs from those borrowers who opt for the three-month moratorium.

Volkswagen launches Polo petrol variant

Volkswagen launches Polo petrol variant

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Volkswagen, the largest European car maker, sells the Polo, Vento, Jetta, Passat and the Touareg in the domestic market.

India didn't get its math right with salary hike, learn how Singapore does it

India didn't get its math right with salary hike, learn how Singapore does it

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Salary hike is fine but govt must reduce support staff to get its math right.

EPFO to invest more in govt bonds amid corporate loan defaults

EPFO to invest more in govt bonds amid corporate loan defaults

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Retirement fund body EPFO will cut exposure in corporate bonds and park more funds in the secure government securities.

Not even fear of COVID-19 can disrupt protest: Agitating farmers

Not even fear of COVID-19 can disrupt protest: Agitating farmers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

With multiple health camps at these protest sites, immediate medical assistance is always at the farmers' disposal in case a protestor develops symptoms like fever or breathlessness.

Karnataka MLAs save 54 pc of election campaign money

Karnataka MLAs save 54 pc of election campaign money

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

During the Karnataka elections held in May this year, the average amount spent on the campaign by each candidate was Rs 7.43 lakh. Interestingly, this is just 46 per cent of the allotted budget of Rs 16 lakh per candidate.

5 key takeaways from Jaitley's fifth Budget

5 key takeaways from Jaitley's fifth Budget

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The Budget for 2018-19 has at least five takeaways that are yet to receive adequate attention, says A K Bhattacharya.

Drastic cut in radiation from mobile towers

Drastic cut in radiation from mobile towers

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Radiation emission from mobile telephone towers will be reduced to 1/10th of the present level from Saturday, a decision aimed at addressing public health concerns.

Sitharaman promises to ease KYC norms for FPIs

Sitharaman promises to ease KYC norms for FPIs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Among other proposals, she said NRI portfolio route would be merged with the FPI route for seamless investment in stock markets.

Travel, hospitality industries stare at Rs 5-trn revenue loss

Travel, hospitality industries stare at Rs 5-trn revenue loss

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Besides urging the Centre for extension of loan moratorium, the hotel and travel industries have also demanded deferment of GST and advance tax payments and waiver of fees for all forthcoming licences and permits.

In bid to boost startups, govt relaxes norms for angel funds

In bid to boost startups, govt relaxes norms for angel funds

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The lock-in requirement has been reduced from three years to one year for angel funds and their minimum investment threshold has been slashed from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 25 lakh.

Modi has only supported his corporate 'friends': Rahul

Modi has only supported his corporate 'friends': Rahul

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not keeping the promises made to voters ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the National Democratic Alliance government was working only for the "rich" while the poor and weaker sections continue to suffer.

Going strong, BJP set to achieve 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan

Going strong, BJP set to achieve 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The BJP candidates are on the winning trail, outdoing their opponents with thumping leads. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports.

Goyal bets the farm on rural sector in election year push

Goyal bets the farm on rural sector in election year push

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The government's largesse was widely expected after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lost power in the recent assembly polls in three Hindi heartland states, where rural distress was cited to be one of the reasons for the defeat of the saffron party.

Swati Maliwal ends fast; terms ordinance a 'historic' victory

Swati Maliwal ends fast; terms ordinance a 'historic' victory

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The DCW chief had been demanding death penalty for rape of minors and setting up of fast-track courts across the country to try rape cases, along with other demands.

Farmer unions gear up for R-Day tractor parade

Farmer unions gear up for R-Day tractor parade

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Already tractor rallies have been held in places like Nawanshahr and Gurdaspur as a build-up to the proposed January 26 event, farmer leaders said. More are planned over the next two days.

Where portfolio management services crucially lag MFs

Where portfolio management services crucially lag MFs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Experts say that despite the sizeable client base, PMS providers lag their domestic MF counterparts by quite a distance, when it comes to reporting and disclosure standards.

The future lies in diamonds

The future lies in diamonds

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Rajesh Bhayani examines what SEBI's approval of diamond futures trading means for the diamond market players.

'Insertion of MSP in three farm laws is no solution'

'Insertion of MSP in three farm laws is no solution'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'Will you declare MSP for 100 odd crops that the farmers of India grow?'

Cabinet clears pay hike for 1 crore government employees, pensioners

Cabinet clears pay hike for 1 crore government employees, pensioners

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The pay panel had in November recommended 14.27 per cent hike in basic pay at junior levels.

Good response from fans for Mumbai Test

Good response from fans for Mumbai Test

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The response from the public for the second India-England Test starting on Friday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has been encouraging with Rs 30 lakh worth tickets already sold by match hosts Mumbai Cricket Association.

CAA to be implemented soon: Nadda

CAA to be implemented soon: Nadda

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its implementation got delayed. But as the situation is slowly improving, the work has started. The rules are now being framed and CAA will be implemented very soon. Under this act all the eligible people will definitely get Indian citizenship," Nadda told the social groups, who included Dalits, Gorkhas, Rajbanshis and other tribes.

Gadkari asks automakers to cut EV cost, forgo profit

Gadkari asks automakers to cut EV cost, forgo profit

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Asserting that India has full potential to emerge as a global hub for electric vehicles by 2025, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday asked automobile manufacturers to reduce cost and forego profit initially to capture market and fuel growth. Once the market picks up there will not be any looking back, Road Transport and Highways and MSMEs Minister Gadkari said, promising all support to manufacturers in the initiative aimed at cutting India's huge import costs of crude and arresting pollution. The minister said he is scheduled to make an hour-long presentation on EVs before the Chief Justice of India post-Diwali.

Strike Alert: Autorickshaws to go off roads in Mumbai

Strike Alert: Autorickshaws to go off roads in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The Sharad Rao-led autorickshaw union on Wednesday announced that 7.5 lakh autos will launch an indefinite state-wide agitation from April 16 for their demands, which include hike in the minimum fare.

PM CARES allocates Rs 3,100 cr for ventilators, migrants and vaccine

PM CARES allocates Rs 3,100 cr for ventilators, migrants and vaccine

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Rs 2,000 crore will be earmarked for the purchase of ventilators and Rs 1,000 crore for care of migrant labourers

Union Bank hikes deposit rates

Union Bank hikes deposit rates

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Union Bank of India has revised the interest rates upwards by 25-50 basis points on domestic deposits for different maturity periods with effect from December 1, 2004.

1% Indians own 73% of its wealth

1% Indians own 73% of its wealth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The wealth of India's richest 1 per cent increased by over Rs 20.9 lakh crore during 2017.

What Adani is doing to prevent Mumbai's power outage

What Adani is doing to prevent Mumbai's power outage

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'We are working in association with the state government and other transmission companies to make sure that the city never experiences blackouts'

Maha govt seeks HC nod for auto, taxi fare hike

Maha govt seeks HC nod for auto, taxi fare hike

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday sought the Bombay high court's approval for the proposed auto and taxi fare hike.

JioFiber, Mukesh's latest disruption is here

JioFiber, Mukesh's latest disruption is here

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

JioFiber, India's first 100 per cent all-fiber broadband service, will start from 100 Mbps and go all the way up to 1 Gbps. This will propel India to top 5 broadband nations globally.

Is this a good time to invest in gold bonds?

Is this a good time to invest in gold bonds?

Rediff.com2 May 2020

You also avoid capital gains tax during redemption in case the gold price is higher, making them tax efficient.