News for 'Jan Dhan'

Sonakshi falls in love with Maldives

Sonakshi falls in love with Maldives

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

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

TV, movie tickets to be cheaper as govt cuts GST rates on 23 items

TV, movie tickets to be cheaper as govt cuts GST rates on 23 items

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The new tax rates will come into effect from January 1, 2019.

Priyanka Chopra goes grocery shopping!

Priyanka Chopra goes grocery shopping!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

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

Raksha Bandhan gift ideas under Rs 6,000

Raksha Bandhan gift ideas under Rs 6,000

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Gift your brother/sister something smart, useful and trendy, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

PM slams 'stalwarts' who spoke against digital push

PM slams 'stalwarts' who spoke against digital push

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

He said digitisation was aimed at bringing in accountability and added that more cash would bring with it social evils.

PM chides BJP MPs for not attending Parliament

PM chides BJP MPs for not attending Parliament

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

He told them wryly that he can do a lot of things but cannot be present in the Houses on their behalf.

All-women bank set to have a pan India presence

All-women bank set to have a pan India presence

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

All-women bank to take wings across states.

4 things that could change India in 2016

4 things that could change India in 2016

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

More people will be literate, on the Internet, linked to the national identification scheme and likely to receive electricity, especially from alternative-energy sources.

6 I-Day promises from 2014 that Modi (partially) fulfilled

6 I-Day promises from 2014 that Modi (partially) fulfilled

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

A review of key pronouncements he made in his first Independence Day Speech on August 15, 2014.

FM lists 6 reforms that will transform lives of 'aam junta'

FM lists 6 reforms that will transform lives of 'aam junta'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The finance ministry on Sunday highlighted its achievements during the past six months, including the Jan-Dhan Yojana, Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana, and actions taken to curb black money.

India's current growth rate not satisfactory: Jaitley

India's current growth rate not satisfactory: Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

'Digital India' initiative has a huge potential, he said.

Shraddha, Deepika, Kareena: Top Earners of 2015

Shraddha, Deepika, Kareena: Top Earners of 2015

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The women who made all the money in 2015!

Review: Buddha In A Traffic Jam makes me feel sorry for Indian Right Wingers

Review: Buddha In A Traffic Jam makes me feel sorry for Indian Right Wingers

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The film's mechanics and motivations are laughable, says Raja Sen.

Box Office: Tamasha flops

Box Office: Tamasha flops

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A look at the hits and misses of the week.

Can't afford to have 'digital divide' in India: PM

Can't afford to have 'digital divide' in India: PM

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Modi said the government aimed at spreading digital literacy across rural India.

Payment problems plague 1 million plantation workers

Payment problems plague 1 million plantation workers

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The Assam government has taken the initiative to pay workers their wages electronically and has asked banks to open branches adjacent to tea gardens and install ATMs in estates.

The challenges of branchless banking

The challenges of branchless banking

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Some believe the shift to mobile-based transactions will be seamless considering that the urban tele-density is 148%. In rural areas, it is touching 51%. But smartphone penetration in India is a mere 12%. Growth of mobile money has been extremely slow: It is currently 1%.

'Should I not go after the corrupt?' Modi defends demonetisation

'Should I not go after the corrupt?' Modi defends demonetisation

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Taking a dig at those who have been attacking him over demonetisation, he said, "Some people have lost glow on their faces... earlier they used to chant money-money, now they are chanting Modi-Modi."

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya party with Shah Rukh, Sonakshi

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya party with Shah Rukh, Sonakshi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A look at the arrivals.

Jaitley sees FY16 gross domestic product growth at 7.6%

Jaitley sees FY16 gross domestic product growth at 7.6%

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

'Implementation of GST would lead to the growth story of India'.

Dress like Malaika, Deepika, Sonam this Diwali!

Dress like Malaika, Deepika, Sonam this Diwali!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A look at fashionably festive B-townies

Aamir's good luck wishes for Salman

Aamir's good luck wishes for Salman

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

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

Where is Rs 15 lakh for each Indian: Nitish asks Modi

Where is Rs 15 lakh for each Indian: Nitish asks Modi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Targetting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'failure' to bring back black money in 100 days after coming to power, former Bihar chief minister and senior Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Thursday asked the former to explain to the people of country about when the amount of Rs 15 lakh would be deposited in every bank account as promised by him.

Lessons to ensure a safer future for Indian farmers

Lessons to ensure a safer future for Indian farmers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Commercial banks are also expected to be soft on loan repayments and restructure the loans, if not write them off.

Digvijay dares Centre to reveal names of black money account holders

Digvijay dares Centre to reveal names of black money account holders

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Reminding the Bharatiya Janata Party government of its poll promise of bringing back black money, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Thursday dared the Centre saying if it has courage it should reveal the name of account holders.

All about the govt's social security schemes

All about the govt's social security schemes

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The applicant must have an operational savings bank account.

Can give guns to 'harassed' Hindus of Dadri: Yogi Adityanath's group

Can give guns to 'harassed' Hindus of Dadri: Yogi Adityanath's group

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

A group formed by controversial Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Yogi Adityanath --known for his interest in religious conversions dubbed "ghar wapasi" -- offered all possible help "including guns" to the Hindus of Dadri's Bisada village.

How to prevent online frauds

How to prevent online frauds

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Customers taking small and convenient steps and some degree of care and precaution while paying digitally will ensure safety and security from new threats that emerge every day, says Avinash Luthria

Most Indians not financially ready for old age. Be the smart minority

Most Indians not financially ready for old age. Be the smart minority

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

As households age, they pile up debt, a peculiarity unique to Indians, a Financial Stability and Development Council report has found. Here are the key takeaways.

'All my good work goes against me'

'All my good work goes against me'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

'The beauty of my job is that no matter how much well I do it, people will say this guy is insensitive, romancing Sonam, dancing with Jacqueline, going to Poland to shoot a film, when he has a hunting case and an accident case against him. He's enjoying himself; he's earning Rs 600 crore but people don't know how much I have. All my good work goes against me.' Salman Khan gets candid.

Malegaon blast case: NIA doesn't oppose Sadhvi's bail plea

Malegaon blast case: NIA doesn't oppose Sadhvi's bail plea

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The four accused had applied for bail in February earlier this year. The 2006 Malegaon case comprised of two sets of accused.

Can you recognise this actor?

Can you recognise this actor?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood.

Cabinet allows automatic FDI route for white label ATMs

Cabinet allows automatic FDI route for white label ATMs

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

White labeled ATMs are set up by private non-bank companies that own and operate their own brand of ATMs.

Development only way to empower the poor, says Modi

Development only way to empower the poor, says Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The PM spoke about financial inclusion.

What Cong couldn't do in 50 years, I will do in 50 months: Modi

What Cong couldn't do in 50 years, I will do in 50 months: Modi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The prime minister, on his first trip to his Lok Sabha constituency in over eight months, claimed poverty alleviation measures have lacked a proper direction and they are spoken about during election time as a "tradition".

Aadhaar set to get govt push for 5 key schemes

Aadhaar set to get govt push for 5 key schemes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

80% of beneficiaries in 300 districts to be linked with direct benefits transfer

Lessons from Bollywood: How to woo your love!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to woo your love!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Watch and learn!

The TOP 5 Tamil Actors

The TOP 5 Tamil Actors

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Take a bow Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, child actors Ramesh and Vignesh and Jayam Ravi.

'The Opposition is bankrupt'

'The Opposition is bankrupt'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

'When the campaign started the Congress said it had been miserable for the last 27 years for UP and that people should get rid of those who made it miserable, and that they should bring back the glorious years of the Congress.' 'Then they joined hands with those who ruled for the last 26 years. Some called it a shrewd strategy, but to the people this was not shrewdness.' 'Where is the credibility in your actions when you change direction of the campaign?'