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I need Nitish govt for development: PM writes to Bihar

I need Nitish govt for development: PM writes to Bihar

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

In his four-page letter in Hindi, the PM said that better infrastructure and rule of law are imperative for social and economic prosperity and only the NDA can provide that in Bihar.

What are 10,000 Chinese troops doing in India?

What are 10,000 Chinese troops doing in India?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The Indian Army has been slow to react. Indian troops have deployed in the vicinity of PLA incursions, but there are no attempts to outflank Chinese positions.

'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.

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.

More economic measures coming soon: Anurag Thakur

More economic measures coming soon: Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The government has only taken a pause and more measures will be announced in the days to come to help sectors hit by the coronavirus outbreak and also to make India 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur said. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the government has taken several steps to mitigate the hardships of the people due to lockdown and support growth, Thakur told PTI in an interview.

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.

For banks, the option is to go digital or die

For banks, the option is to go digital or die

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Bankers need to take a call on whether they will allow technology firms to run banks or banks themselves will turn into tech firms, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

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.

Old system is optional: PM Modi on farm laws

Old system is optional: PM Modi on farm laws

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The prime minister also said the government has offered to discuss clause by clause of the three farm laws and if there are any shortcomings it was ready to make changes.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

Mutual fund industry's hopelist for Jaitley

Mutual fund industry's hopelist for Jaitley

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

MFs continue to find it difficult to attract and retain long-term money from investors

Hema Malini, Sooraj Barjatya attend Ravindra Jain's prayer meet

Hema Malini, Sooraj Barjatya attend Ravindra Jain's prayer meet

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A look at the pictures.

Adityanath's outfit offers 'guns' to 'harassed' Hindus of Bishada

Adityanath's outfit offers 'guns' to 'harassed' Hindus of Bishada

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Several members of the group, 'Hindu Yuva Vahini', tried entering the village but were stopped by the police in view of the prohibitory orders.

Sensex rallies 259 points to end at 2-week high

Sensex rallies 259 points to end at 2-week high

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

HSBC maintained "overweight" rating on Indian equities, saying "fundamentals are strong".

Cabinet meet ends; 'You may have to pay 60% tax'

Cabinet meet ends; 'You may have to pay 60% tax'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Sources said the government was keen to tax all unaccounted money deposited in bank accounts after it allowed the banned currency to be deposited in bank accounts during a 50-day window from November 10 to December 30.

No Aamir Khan release in 2015?

No Aamir Khan release in 2015?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The actor hasn't signed a film after his blockbuster release PK.

Accident insurance cover for masses: A tough road ahead

Accident insurance cover for masses: A tough road ahead

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana will provide accident insurance of Rs 100,000 to all people who open bank accounts under this scheme.

Four blocks of Eden named after war veterans

Four blocks of Eden named after war veterans

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The name plates of Lieutenant Colonel Dhan Singh Thapa, Colonel N J Nair, Havildar Hangpan Dada and Subedar Joginder Singh were unveiled at a ceremony in Kolkata.

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.

Country suffered due to 'remote control', Assam should not: PM

Country suffered due to 'remote control', Assam should not: PM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Attacking the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the country has suffered due to 'backseat driving' and 'remote control' and warned people of Assam against an unstable government in the state.

How to live cashless? Learn from this man

How to live cashless? Learn from this man

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

From Singapore to Almora, Abhishant Pant has survived without cash, and he wants to continue in that state all his life.

'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.'

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.

This CM's wife just became a playback singer in Bollywood

This CM's wife just became a playback singer in Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta Fadnavis has debuted as playback singer for the movie 'Jai Gangaajal' starring Priyanka Chopra.

Sultan, PK: TOP biggest grossers ever

Sultan, PK: TOP biggest grossers ever

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Salman Khan features in five of these movies!

PM to take stock of economy at meet with experts on Tuesday

PM to take stock of economy at meet with experts on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

"The theme of tomorrow's meeting is 'Economic Policy Reform, Road Ahead'. The prime minister will make opening remarks. There are 15 invitees who will make their presentations before the prime minister," a senior government official said.

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.

Modi releases song highlighting Centre's achievements

Modi releases song highlighting Centre's achievements

Rediff.com21 May 2016

The song -- Mera desh badal raha, aage badh raha hai (My country is changing, moving forward), which is part of the government's plan of a string of events to mark the completion of two years of Modi government on May 26, was released on Twitter.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress for a date

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress for a date

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Cool tips to dress up pretty!

Goa Carnival 2016 celebrations begin with a colorful procession

Goa Carnival 2016 celebrations begin with a colorful procession

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Five-day festival of Carnival began on Saturday in Goa.

Shah Rukh Khan: Prayers with all in Nepal

Shah Rukh Khan: Prayers with all in Nepal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

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

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.

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The Bharat Interface For Money app was launched on the iOS platform earlier this month. It is also available on the more popular Android platform. There have been over 17 million downloads of the BHIM app so far.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Why is Salman worried about Aamir?

Why is Salman worried about Aamir?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

"What happened with Aamir? He isn't serious na?" asked Salman.

'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.