News for 'Jan Dhan'

Actor Kushal Punjabi found dead

Actor Kushal Punjabi found dead

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Actor Kushal Punjabi, who appeared in films such as Kaal and Lakshya as well as the reality show Fear Factor, was found dead in his Bandra apartment, in north west Mumbai, in the early hours of Friday, police said.

5 memorable Ram bhajans from Hindi films

5 memorable Ram bhajans from Hindi films

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

On the occasion of Ram Navmi, five Ram bhajans from Hindi films that you probably haven't heard, but should right away.

'Demonetisation cost India Rs 10 lakh crore'

'Demonetisation cost India Rs 10 lakh crore'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'Those who should have been affected benefitted from demonetisation.' 'And the vast majority who should not have been affected lost out.' 'That is the ultimate result of demonetisation.'

Pushkar Singh Dhami to be Uttarakhand's 3rd CM in 4 months

Pushkar Singh Dhami to be Uttarakhand's 3rd CM in 4 months

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Dhami, who is a two-time MLA from Khatima in Udham Singh Nagar district, replaces Tirath Singh Rawat who resigned on Friday night.

PM dedicates three social security schemes to nation

PM dedicates three social security schemes to nation

Rediff.com9 May 2015

55 million people already in the social security net

'Development is not just malls; people's lives must improve'

'Development is not just malls; people's lives must improve'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'People may think that because my father was in the film world and politics, things are easy for me.' 'It is not easy at all.'

India-China military talks last for around 16 hours

India-China military talks last for around 16 hours

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

The sources said the focus of the talks was to take forward the disengagement process in friction points like Hot Springs, Gogra and Depsang in eastern Ladakh.

India, China discuss disengagement at 3 other points

India, China discuss disengagement at 3 other points

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

India and China on Saturday held another round of military talks with a focus on taking forward the disengagement process in Hot Springs, Gogra and Depsang in eastern Ladakh and bring down the tensions in the region, official sources said.

Modi @ 2: The flop story of Pradhan Mantri schemes

Modi @ 2: The flop story of Pradhan Mantri schemes

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Eight out of about 40 schemes are with the nomenclature starting Pradhan Mantri, but except Gramin Sadak and Rozgar Yojana, most others go barely acknowledged.

PIX: When Salman Khan got tearful

PIX: When Salman Khan got tearful

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Salman Khan could not control his tears at the prayer meet of Sooraj Barjatya's cousin Rajjat, who succumbed to cancer on July 29.

Banks to use indelible ink to check repeated note exchange

Banks to use indelible ink to check repeated note exchange

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Govt sets up task force to monitor circulation of fake currency; suspicious Jan Dhan accounts under scanner.

Cong to launch nationwide protests against farm bills

Cong to launch nationwide protests against farm bills

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

At a press conference after a meeting of the party's senior leaders, K C Venugopal said the Congress will also launch a massive signature campaign in which it aims to collect two crore signatures from farmers and the poor people against farm bills.

In Sirsa, shops owned by Dera chief's followers run separate money system

In Sirsa, shops owned by Dera chief's followers run separate money system

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

In case a shopkeeper does not have any change at his disposal if a customer pays Rs 100 for an item that costs Rs 70, the latter may have to make do with three plastic tokens of Rs 10 value each .

Modi@4: How the schemes progressed

Modi@4: How the schemes progressed

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Rediff.com takes a look at the progress of schemes initiated by the government.

'People won't vote Yogi out over handling of Covid'

'People won't vote Yogi out over handling of Covid'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

'The Covid situation is like demonetisation.' 'People were upset with the government initially, but eventually they voted for the BJP again.'

Arjun teams up with 'first crush' Kareena for Ki and Ka

Arjun teams up with 'first crush' Kareena for Ki and Ka

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities

Will payment banks have takers?

Will payment banks have takers?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The idea of the payment banks is to provide access to banking for people, especially in rural areas.

LAC row: India, China agree on 3-step disengagement plan

LAC row: India, China agree on 3-step disengagement plan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The disengagement plan was discussed between the two sides during the 8th Corps Commander-level talks which were held on November 6 in Chushul.

'Nothing seems to have gone China's way'

'Nothing seems to have gone China's way'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'We must be careful because China has not given its design in Eastern Ladakh.'

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'India cannot allow Beijing's policy of stabilising and destabilising the border at will to perpetuate its own ends.' A riveting excerpt from Manish Tiwari's 10 Flashpoints; 20 Years National Security Situations That Impacted India.

PIX: Ranbir-Katrina party with Salman Khan

PIX: Ranbir-Katrina party with Salman Khan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A look at the guest list.

PIX: Elli Avram, Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor's Diwali special

PIX: Elli Avram, Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor's Diwali special

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Besides making the regular cameos in the TV serials, Salman and Sonam will have an entire show dedicated to them on Life OK.

Jaitley to review NPAs, credit growth with bank chiefs on Tuesday

Jaitley to review NPAs, credit growth with bank chiefs on Tuesday

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The meeting will review annual financial performance of public sector banks, credit offtake in the economy, priority sector lending and progress made under various social sector schemes, including Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.

Why govt's financial inclusion plans are floundering

Why govt's financial inclusion plans are floundering

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Financial inclusion has been on the top of the govt's top agenda.

Want an education loan to study abroad?

Want an education loan to study abroad?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The biggest challenge with public sector banks is the processing time, which is why starting early helps.

Thugs of Hindostan 1st film to cross Rs 500 mn mark

Thugs of Hindostan 1st film to cross Rs 500 mn mark

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

This is Amitabh Bachchan's first entry in the list of highest openers in Bollywood and Aamir Khan's second.

Govt mulls universal health insurance plan

Govt mulls universal health insurance plan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The states will be asked to tap the Centre's JAM trinity.

Why ONGC is grappling with existential crisis

Why ONGC is grappling with existential crisis

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

It is rare for Cabinet ministers to tick off state-owned companies publicly, yet that was what then petroleum and natural gas minister Dharmendra Pradhan did for ONGC. Speaking at an event on June 29, Pradhan said he has asked India's premier exploration company to find fresh oil acreages fast. "Do it yourself through some joint venture (or) through a new business model. But the government cannot permit you to hold resources for an indefinite time." The reason for this stricture is India's rising dependence on imported oil and gas. Or, to put it another way, falling domestic production (see chart: "Crude truth"), especially from ONGC, which faces a simple problem.

Look, who all are supporting India's financial inclusion drive

Look, who all are supporting India's financial inclusion drive

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

USAID looks forward to working with each to make financial inclusion a long-lasting and sustainable reality in India.

Jacqueline, Katrina, Sunny: Who has the SEXIEST back? VOTE!

Jacqueline, Katrina, Sunny: Who has the SEXIEST back? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Bollywood's heroines bring sexy back!

Mann ki Baat: PM says India moving towards women-led development

Mann ki Baat: PM says India moving towards women-led development

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The PM said a woman's power today underlined inner fortitude and self-confidence, which made her self-reliant.

How the Censor Board works!

How the Censor Board works!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Lights, Camera, Censor!

Sitharaman's Rs 1.7 lakh cr package focuses on poor, women

Sitharaman's Rs 1.7 lakh cr package focuses on poor, women

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama on Thursday stated the government is planning to provide a relief package of Rs 1.7 lakh crore to the underprivileged, poor and migrant workers affected by the lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme has been named the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Scheme.

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Meet the Bollywood royals.

Indian economy in better shape to tackle Covid 2nd wave: CEA Subramanian

Indian economy in better shape to tackle Covid 2nd wave: CEA Subramanian

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'Overall, compared to the previous episode, we are in a better shape because the vaccine is already out there and vaccination drives are proceeding'

The BIG numbers Modi is proud of

The BIG numbers Modi is proud of

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

In an over an hour-and-a-half speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined his 15-month-old government's performance and his vision for the nation in the years to come.

Uttarakhand CM quarantines self after minister tests positive

Uttarakhand CM quarantines self after minister tests positive

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj his wife and 21 other people -- family members, staff and his followers staying in the same household -- have tested positive.

Amid Covid shadow, PM to address nation from Red Fort

Amid Covid shadow, PM to address nation from Red Fort

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

All eyes will be on what the prime minister says as his August 15 addresses have often been marked by big announcements, his government's achievements and bringing to people's attention what he believes to be the major challenges facing the country.

Salman: For the first time, my sister complimented me

Salman: For the first time, my sister complimented me

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The opening collection of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo has set a new record. No wonder Salman Khan is a happy man, says Jahnavi Patel.

Swavalamban pension plan targets 80 lakh subscribers by FY15

Swavalamban pension plan targets 80 lakh subscribers by FY15

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Right now there are about 30 lakh (3 million) subscribers under the Swavalamban scheme.