News for 'Jan Dhan'

PIX: Deepika, Ranveer, Salman at Big Star Entertainment Awards

PIX: Deepika, Ranveer, Salman at Big Star Entertainment Awards

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

A look at star arrivals.

Modi @ 4: PM's dream of 'financial inclusion' takes shape

Modi @ 4: PM's dream of 'financial inclusion' takes shape

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Recently, the government announced yet another ambitious scheme aimed at providing health insurance to 50 crore individuals.

What's been Modi Sarkar's biggest achievement?

What's been Modi Sarkar's biggest achievement?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

While GST and insolvency laws are among the major achievements of the Modi government, the list of failures include demonetisation, toxic banks, manufacturing hiccups and most prominently bizarre job creation figures. Mihir S Sharma takes a look at the four years of Modi government.

4 Maoists killed in encounter with security personnel

4 Maoists killed in encounter with security personnel

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Four Maoists were killed on Monday in an encounter with security personnel in Latehar district's Katia forests, the police said.

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

He said while the previous UPA government hid the bad loans, his government has properly recognised them and brought tough laws to deal with defaults and recovery money.

Forbes Group to launch online lottery in July

Forbes Group to launch online lottery in July

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Following the foray of Essel and Essar groups into the online lottery segment, another leading conglomerate Forbes Group on Friday said it will enter the segment and launch its product 'DhanDhanaDhan' next month.

When Modi was the supporting actor to Salman's Prem

When Modi was the supporting actor to Salman's Prem

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A six-minute video of the PM directed by Central Board of Film Certification chief Pahlaj Nihalani is being played during the interval of Salman's Sooraj Barjatya-directed film, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo in cinemas across the country.

COVID-19: Major decision awaits Modi on May 4

COVID-19: Major decision awaits Modi on May 4

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Even though he consults chief ministers at regular intervals, the ultimate decision is still his own. He will be blamed, nobody else, if, god forbid, there is a huge spurt in fatalities after the reopening, notes Virendra Kapoor.

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Tiger Shroff celebrate International Yoga Day

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Tiger Shroff celebrate International Yoga Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

A look at the pictures from the event!

Review: Prem works. Rest is just rah-rah!

Review: Prem works. Rest is just rah-rah!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

It is not the predictability but the lop-sided sentimentality of Sooraj R Barjatya's narrative that hurts Prem Ratan Dhan Payo's intentions the most, says Sukanya Verma

'Salman felt I was the voice of Prem'

'Salman felt I was the voice of Prem'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Prem Leela singer Aman Trikha tells Rediff.com contributor Rajul Hegde his journey to success.

Samjhauta Express accused remanded in NIA custody

Samjhauta Express accused remanded in NIA custody

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Dhan Singh, a prime suspect in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case, was on Thursday remanded in the custody of National Investigation Agency till December 28 in the 2008 Malegaon blast case by the special National Investigation Agency court in Mumbai.

PIX: Aishwarya, Sonam, Katrina are STUNNING at Femina awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Sonam, Katrina are STUNNING at Femina awards

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

PM appeals to well off people to give up subsidised LPG

PM appeals to well off people to give up subsidised LPG

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Modi said the country needs to increase domestic output of energy.

PIX: Sonam dances with Salman, Arbaaz, on Bigg Boss 8

PIX: Sonam dances with Salman, Arbaaz, on Bigg Boss 8

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Missed last night's episode of Bigg Boss? We bring you the pictures.

'No magic bullet to agriculture reforms'

'No magic bullet to agriculture reforms'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'Agri reforms need to go beyond the limited concerns of these three laws in improving agriculture productivity in cereal and crop diversification and production patterns.'

Is Deepak Dobriyal all set to play Kejriwal?

Is Deepak Dobriyal all set to play Kejriwal?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

In the political satire, Lollypop Since 1947, Deepak Dobriyal will play an aam aadmi who becomes a mighty political force.

Trinamool Congress MPs protest over black money issue

Trinamool Congress MPs protest over black money issue

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Stepping up attack on the government on the black money issue, Trinamool Congress MPs on Tuesday blocked the main entrance of Parliament and threatened to derail House proceedings over the matter.

Yashwant Sinha to continue farmers' agitation till govt accepts all demands

Yashwant Sinha to continue farmers' agitation till govt accepts all demands

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The BJP veteran was detained on Monday evening while protesting against the state government's "apathy" towards the farmers of Vidarbha. He was taken to the district police headquarters and later released.

Seven note ban tricks and one lesson

Seven note ban tricks and one lesson

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The government has provided no official explanation behind the note ban that is backed by hard data, says Debashis Basu.

Another suspect arrested in Samjhauta Exp blast case

Another suspect arrested in Samjhauta Exp blast case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

In the second arrest in as many days in the Samjhauta Express blast case, Dhan Singh, a prime suspect, was on Monday arrested by the National Investigation Agency from Madhya Pradesh. The arrest came even as the NIA told a Panchkula court that Rajender Chaudhary alias Pehalwan, who allegedly planted a bomb in the Pakistan-bound Samjhauta Express in 2007, played a key role in the entire operation.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to use a mirror

Lessons from Bollywood: How to use a mirror

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

We give you 20 informative ways.

'Jai jai Shiv Shambho, Happy Birthday Jumbo!'

'Jai jai Shiv Shambho, Happy Birthday Jumbo!'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

One of the biggest match-winners in Indian cricket Anil Kumble turned 47 on Tuesday and not surprising that birthday wishes poured in from all quarters for the legendary cricketer.

Salman Khan resumes shooting of Bajrani Bhaijaan

Salman Khan resumes shooting of Bajrani Bhaijaan

Rediff.com12 May 2015

'Last 5 days of shooting left for #BajrangiBhaijaan,' director Kabir Khan tweeted.

'Chinese are fully aware of our resolve'

'Chinese are fully aware of our resolve'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'I want to assure this House that in these talks we have not conceded anything.' Full text of what Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament on the Chinese pullback in eastern Ladakh.

Think beyond politics: PM Modi's message to lawmakers at high tea

Think beyond politics: PM Modi's message to lawmakers at high tea

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted a high tea for all National Democratic Alliance members of Parliament -- the first such event after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance stormed to power in May -- and utilised the occasion to ask them to be a symbol of positive political entity.

Big decisions of Modi govt in the last 6 months

Big decisions of Modi govt in the last 6 months

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A look at the key decisions taken by the Narendra Modi government in its six months.

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'He spoke about 20 jawans in Ladakh, but he couldn't even name China.' 'He said the world had seen what had been achieved, even though we Indians don't know because Modi has himself said that nothing had happened and nobody had come,' points out Aakar Patel.

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The Union home ministry and the labour ministry have asked state governments to coordinate with the chief labour commissioner's (CLC's) office to give a comprehensive data of all the migrant workers by April 11.

Postal Dept to use its network for proposed Payment Bank

Postal Dept to use its network for proposed Payment Bank

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Post Office has 1,54,000 rural branches.

Trivendra Singh Rawat, ex-RSS pracharak sworn in as Uttarakhand CM

Trivendra Singh Rawat, ex-RSS pracharak sworn in as Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Nine ministers also take oath. Satpal Maharaj, Harak Singh Rawat, Madan Kaushik, Arvind Pandey, Subodh Uniyal,Yashpal Arya and Prakash Pant have been made Cabinet ministers.

Violence in the name of faith won't be tolerated: PM

Violence in the name of faith won't be tolerated: PM

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

'I want to assure the country that no country, no government can tolerate anybody taking the law into their hands, whether it is an individual or a group.'

'Be constantly ready for a Chinese offensive'

'Be constantly ready for a Chinese offensive'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'The last ten months show that India is not going to trust China.' 'Our military commanders are not going to believe that all is well till it actually is.'

Bajirao Mastani to be dubbed in Telugu, Tamil

Bajirao Mastani to be dubbed in Telugu, Tamil

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

After Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, it's time for another magnum opus to spread its wings into the regional market.

PIX: Salman Khan does his bit for Narendra Modi

PIX: Salman Khan does his bit for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Pictures from the Swachh India campaign.

Sonam Kapoor returns to Mumbai for Swine flu treatment

Sonam Kapoor returns to Mumbai for Swine flu treatment

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Sonam Kapoor is likely to be admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute in Mumbai for treatment. Haresh Pandya reports from Rajkot.

'Growth projections have to be taken with a pinch of salt'

'Growth projections have to be taken with a pinch of salt'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'The question is, how soon we can expect to re-attain the pre-lockdown levels of output and income.'

Interim Budget is just 'a trailer': PM Modi

Interim Budget is just 'a trailer': PM Modi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The budget will empower the poor, give a boost to the farmer and an impetus to the economic growth, the PM said.

The Top 10 HITS of 2015

The Top 10 HITS of 2015

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Bajrangi Bhaijaan was Bollywood's biggest hit this year.

Rajasthan BJP expels 11 rebel leaders

Rajasthan BJP expels 11 rebel leaders

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

They have been expelled for their decision to contest elections against party candidates.