News for 'Jan Dhan'

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.

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.

'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.'

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!

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.

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.

How the Censor Board works!

How the Censor Board works!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Lights, Camera, Censor!

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Meet the Bollywood royals.

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh gets engaged

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh gets engaged

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The actor got engaged to Mumbai based girl Rukmini Sahay in a intimate ceremony!

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.

'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.'

TRAI chairman on how India can achieve financial inclusion

TRAI chairman on how India can achieve financial inclusion

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Trai chairman Rajiv Khullar says, India has to pull up its stocks in order to achieve financial inclusion.

'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.

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.

Gold loan should come under priority sector lending

Gold loan should come under priority sector lending

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

It can be an useful tool in achieving the objective of Pradhan Mantri's Jan Dhan Yojana

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.

Bollywood's background dancers look for help to survive

Bollywood's background dancers look for help to survive

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Earlier I'd send money back home.' 'Now I've to take from them.' 'I'm completely heartbroken, scared for what the future holds.'

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'

Tubelight, Salman's shortest film in years

Tubelight, Salman's shortest film in years

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Why were 14 minutes cut?

Wrestling with Eesha Koppikhar!

Wrestling with Eesha Koppikhar!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

The actress returns to the limelight with 100 Percent De Dhana Dhan, a wrestling reality show where she is the host.

10 times Salman Khan impressed us with his DUM!

10 times Salman Khan impressed us with his DUM!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Why Salman Khan is way ahead of the Race...

Adorable Salman Pictures!

Adorable Salman Pictures!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Happy birthday, Salman!

Mitron... What will Modi promise India in Lucknow?

Mitron... What will Modi promise India in Lucknow?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Narendra Modi is set to address a huge political rally in Lucknow in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh on Monday, January 2. The PM is expected to make some big announcements at the rally, his first after the 50-day deadline on demonetisation curbs expires. Utkarsh Mishra imagines what Modi will say at the rally, dubbed as Lucknow's 'biggest ever.'

Cash transferred in accounts of poor during lockdown: Govt

Cash transferred in accounts of poor during lockdown: Govt

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

To kick-start the work under MGNREGA after the lockdown is lifted, the government has already prepared plans and states have also submitted their work plans.

Centre says 25 districts have contained COVID-19 spread

Centre says 25 districts have contained COVID-19 spread

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The districts are Gondia (Maharashtra), Raj Nand Gaon (Chhattisgarh), Davangiri (Karnataka), South Goa, Wayanad and Kottayam (Kerala), West Imphal (Manipur), Rajouri (J&K), Aizwal West (Mizoram), Mahe in Puducherry, SBS Nagar in Punjab, Patna, Nalanda and Munger in Bihar, Pratapgarh in Rajasthan, Panipat, Rohtak and Sirsa in Haryana, Pauri Garhwal in Uttrakhand and Bhadradari Kothagudem in Telangana.

PIX: Salman, Katrina, Big B, Rekha attend Neil Nitin Mukesh's reception

PIX: Salman, Katrina, Big B, Rekha attend Neil Nitin Mukesh's reception

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

See who came to congratulate the newlyweds.

Sonam Kapoor's HOTTEST avatar yet! YOU LIKE?

Sonam Kapoor's HOTTEST avatar yet! YOU LIKE?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

What do you think?

Why did India agree to vacate Ladakh heights?

Why did India agree to vacate Ladakh heights?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

It has been argued that India should have held back on disengagement from the Kailash Range, using that as a trump card to force Chinese concessions in areas such as Depsang, where they hold the advantage.

'Salman Khan is my angel'

'Salman Khan is my angel'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'When I came to Mumbai, I did not know anybody. I met Salman Khan and he told me I would be singing in his film soon. And he lived up to his promise.'

Govt readies plan to boost demand with infra spend, cash transfer

Govt readies plan to boost demand with infra spend, cash transfer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

This includes an infrastructure push which may lead to the government spending more than its budgeted capital expenditure for 2020-21. There are also discussions on increasing the scope and quantum of direct cash transfers to the beneficiaries who need it the most.

BJP's Bihar poll manifesto promises free COVID vaccine, 19L jobs

BJP's Bihar poll manifesto promises free COVID vaccine, 19L jobs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The BJP's manifesto speaks about the Prime Minister's vision of making 'Atmanirbhar Bihar'.

IMAGE: On the sets of Priyanka Chopra's Quantico

IMAGE: On the sets of Priyanka Chopra's Quantico

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

'The crisis we are facing now is lack of demand'

'The crisis we are facing now is lack of demand'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'There is lack of demand because people have no jobs, and no income.' 'Lakhs of people have lost their jobs and they have no income which has led to no demand in the market.'