News for 'Jan Dhan'

Govt confirms, Aadhaar deadline will be extended

Govt confirms, Aadhaar deadline will be extended

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Several petitions have been filed in the apex court challenging the government's move making Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefits of various social welfare schemes.

After Nitish, Lalu protests against land bill and black money delay

After Nitish, Lalu protests against land bill and black money delay

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

RJD chief Lalu Prasad took out a march on the main roads in Bihar capital on Sunday to protest against the Modi government's failure to bring black money.

PIX: Salman, SRK sing at Sonam-Anand reception

PIX: Salman, SRK sing at Sonam-Anand reception

Rediff.com9 May 2018

All the action from the grand night.

Smaller deposits to be probed only if big accounts indicate irregularities

Smaller deposits to be probed only if big accounts indicate irregularities

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Limited IT staff may compel them to focus on big fish than small depositors.

Meet an IAS officer COVID-19 Warrior

Meet an IAS officer COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'Villages are much better prepared than towns as far as COVID-19 is concerned.'

We don't work to benefit corporate houses, Modi tells Oppn

We don't work to benefit corporate houses, Modi tells Oppn

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

He urged Congress-run states to also help elevate the poor.

Benami assets: I-T books 230 cases, attaches Rs 55 cr assets

Benami assets: I-T books 230 cases, attaches Rs 55 cr assets

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Violations of the act, made operational from November 1 last year, attract a heavy penalty and rigorous jail term up to seven years.

Manipur polls: What Asia's largest women-run market wants

Manipur polls: What Asia's largest women-run market wants

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Mother's market or 'Ima Kheitel' in Manipuri is not just a market but a sign of empowerment of women.

Repackaging expert Modi misleading people: Sonia

Repackaging expert Modi misleading people: Sonia

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

The future of both Bihar and the country would be determined by the outcome of the "crucial" polls in the state, Congress President Sonia Gandhi said on Saturday while sharply attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi whom she described as an expert in "packaging and repacking".

Shah Rukh, Salman, Amitabh: One actor, multiple faces

Shah Rukh, Salman, Amitabh: One actor, multiple faces

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

From SRK to Big B, many actors have played a double role in the movies.

Do you recognise these filmi judges?

Do you recognise these filmi judges?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Here's looking back the Bollywood's judges over the years.

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.

Salman Khan: Want to be out of awards race

Salman Khan: Want to be out of awards race

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Tiger Zinda Hai roars at the box office

Tiger Zinda Hai roars at the box office

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Analysts believe the film should cross Rs 120 crore over the four-day weekend.

10 key things PM Modi said at Red Fort

10 key things PM Modi said at Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on India's 69th Indepedence Day from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort.

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.

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.

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.

Will India choose Rupay over Visa, Mastercard?

Will India choose Rupay over Visa, Mastercard?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

RuPay has 42% of total debit cards, but contributes only 16% of PoS, e-commerce transactions. With banks scheduled to renew deals with Visa, Mastercard, here's how RuPay plans to increase its reach to premium customers.

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.

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.

'For 70 years, these people have been criticising Bapu'

'For 70 years, these people have been criticising Bapu'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'While they claim to cherish Bapu's ideals, they cherish Godse as fervently.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why 2019 won't be like 2004 for the BJP

Why 2019 won't be like 2004 for the BJP

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

'Vajpayee was predictable in his ways.' 'Modi is a schemer, possessed of a shrewdness that can be rewarding in the chaotic world of politics.' 'His political journey gives reason to believe that 2019 will be another milestone in his private project,' notes Vikram Johri.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.