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NITI Aayog against free health care, bats for more private sector role

NITI Aayog against free health care, bats for more private sector role

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The NITI Aayog's views are in contrast to the National Health Policy.

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The latest extension until October 31 makes it more likely that the UK would have to contest the European elections next month, something none of the British political parties were looking forward to in light of the June 2016 referendum in favour of Brexit.

7 key points in Trump's maiden speech to Congress

7 key points in Trump's maiden speech to Congress

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

From reiterating his commitment to build the border wall to protecting the American way of life from terrorist threats, President Donald Trump outlined his vision for the United States of America

Forgive me for hardship caused to you: PM on lockdown

Forgive me for hardship caused to you: PM on lockdown

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The PM said looking at what the world is going through, this (lockdown) was the "only way left."

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

SC raised questions over the government's decision ordering mandatory seeding of mobile numbers with Aadhaar.

ICAI examinations from Nov 1

ICAI examinations from Nov 1

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India's Professional Education-I, Professional Education-II and Final examination will be held from November 1.

Modi's seats? Juggle 543, and you will get it

Modi's seats? Juggle 543, and you will get it

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The Modiquake has devastatingly hit all Opposition, says Nazarwala.

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The government had already indicated that it would pull its own motion on Johnson's "great new deal" and move it to next week if MPs were to back the delay amendment, introduced as an insurance policy against a default no-deal crash-out by the month-end deadline.

Golden tips to manage your money this new financial year

Golden tips to manage your money this new financial year

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

If new goals have emerged, this is the time to make fresh investments.

For directors in debarred cos, liability doesn't end

For directors in debarred cos, liability doesn't end

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Under the Companies Act, all the rights of at least 300,000 disqualified directors cease to have any validity.

6 suggestions for Nirmala Sitharaman, India's new FM

6 suggestions for Nirmala Sitharaman, India's new FM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay offers some unsolicited advice for a government wh,ich came to power, with brute majority and the nation's pragmatic chief money man.

Highlights of the Union Budget

Highlights of the Union Budget

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday presented the Union Budget for 2016-17.

Boris Johnson sends unsigned letter asking for Brexit delay

Boris Johnson sends unsigned letter asking for Brexit delay

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The UK PM was bound by law to issue a letter seeking a delay to Brexit after MPs voted in a historic Super Saturday Parliament session to delay voting on his motion on a new Brexit deal.

India's IPR regime: Another setback for a multinational drugmaker

India's IPR regime: Another setback for a multinational drugmaker

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

India rejects patent on Pfizer's arthritis drug

Ask Anil: About paying tax on FDs and MFs

Ask Anil: About paying tax on FDs and MFs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries

ICAI exams from Nov 5

ICAI exams from Nov 5

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

These include the Professional Education-I, Professional Education-II and Final examination.

Centre okays setting up mechanism to probe discrimination against HIV patients

Centre okays setting up mechanism to probe discrimination against HIV patients

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The Union Cabinet approved amendments to 'The HIV and AIDS Bill, 2014' drafted to safeguard the rights of people living with HIV.

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The government is drawing up a relief package for industry with steps such as relaxation of asset-classification norms by banks, thus allowing companies to delay the repayment of loans, and tax holidays for the worst-hit sectors like aviation and hospitality. But it might not be enough to stop more bankruptcies from getting filed.

Review: Avatharam is average

Review: Avatharam is average

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The film lags mostly in the second half.

How Modi can thwart Xi

How Modi can thwart Xi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'The world does not care about the tension on our border.' 'India has to emerge as a strong economic power.' 'Respect comes when the world sees a country with a direction and leadership that has a vision,' points out Ramesh Menon.

Amit Shah exclusive: 'Not an inch of acquired land will go to industrialists'

Amit Shah exclusive: 'Not an inch of acquired land will go to industrialists'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

In the first part of an exclusive interview with Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com on the eve of the first year of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, BJP President Amit Shah talks about the government's achievements and the controversy over the land ordinance.

India to open up financial sector, slowly

India to open up financial sector, slowly

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

India on Saturday said it would open up its financial sector further, but this would happen gradually after putting in place appropriate laws and appointing regulators.

Trump signs bill to end 3-day government shutdown

Trump signs bill to end 3-day government shutdown

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Claiming victory in his standoff with Democrats, Trump signed the measure into law and government operations would return to normal on Tuesday.

The US-India CEO Forum agenda

The US-India CEO Forum agenda

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

The US-India CEO Forum has come out with a far-reaching reform agenda, including opening up of retail sector and raising FDI caps in insurance, banking, print media and broadcasting.

Budget: Is the old tax regime good for you?

Budget: Is the old tax regime good for you?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

In an online chat with Rediff.com readers, personal finance expert Anil Rego answered queries about the new tax regime announced in the Union Budget.

Obama's nuclear gift to Modi is shrewd investment

Obama's nuclear gift to Modi is shrewd investment

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

About 4 GW of new nuclear power capacity is under construction in India

Should unsolicited calls be banned?

Should unsolicited calls be banned?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Have you been troubled by calls from business ventures wanting to sell credit cards, insurance policies, etc? Do you feel such calls should be banned? Tell us!

309,000 'shell' company directors disqualified

309,000 'shell' company directors disqualified

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Their bank accounts have been frozen. State governments have been told to restrict sales and transfers of real estate assets these companies own.
Veena Mani reports.

'Discrimination in worshiping God is not our culture': Fadnavis

'Discrimination in worshiping God is not our culture': Fadnavis

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday urged the administration in Ahmednagar district to initiate dialogue with the women activists, who were detained and later released by the police for marching towards the Shani Shingnapur temple.

Budget: Bonanza for farmers & agriculture, Rs 10 lakh crore allocated

Budget: Bonanza for farmers & agriculture, Rs 10 lakh crore allocated

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The government will take special efforts to ensure adequate credit flow to underserved areas -- the eastern states and Jammu-Kashmir, he added.

5 things to mull about Sunday's Summit

5 things to mull about Sunday's Summit

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Modi and Obama surely put India-US ties in fast-forward mode. But 5 things deserve careful attention.

Partnership with Jio a virtual merger: Anil Ambani

Partnership with Jio a virtual merger: Anil Ambani

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Ambani said, in the telecom space, the focus will be on debt reduction, and the virtual merger did away with the need for major capex and will help towards this

How best to tackle the 'US factor'

How best to tackle the 'US factor'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

In IT, the two-way flow of investments and intellect has been central to the growing linkage, which provides a great opportunity for both nations to improve the quality of life of their citizens, says Raman Roy.

Ask Anil: Your income tax queries answered

Ask Anil: Your income tax queries answered

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

India may be entering a Goldilocks period

India may be entering a Goldilocks period

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'The attempt to build a negative narrative about India's economic performance is disingenuous.' 'For the investors as well as the targeted beneficiaries of welfare schemes, the ground reality is very different,' argues Rajiv Kumar, vice-chairman, NITI Aayog.

More public fund in farm sector likely

More public fund in farm sector likely

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

Expressing concern over the debt burden on farmers, President A P J Abdul Kalam on Monday said the government would restore the health of rural credit system and step up public investment in agriculture.

Volatile markets end flat; Sensex gains 25% in FY15

Volatile markets end flat; Sensex gains 25% in FY15

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

On the last day of FY!5, the Sensex ended lower by 18.37 points at 27,957.49.

Inoperative PF accounts to earn interest from April 1

Inoperative PF accounts to earn interest from April 1

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The decision will benefit over nine crore such account holders having total deposit of around Rs 32,000 crore.

US senators vote in favour of debating Obamacare repeal

US senators vote in favour of debating Obamacare repeal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Obamacare was signed into law by former President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010.

FDI in retail and 'Two Cultures'

FDI in retail and 'Two Cultures'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The e-commerce marketplace is like an information intermediary these days.