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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.

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'.

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.

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."

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.

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.

'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.

How UPI v2.0 will change your life

How UPI v2.0 will change your life

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

For financial institutions, it will be an opportunity to provide better lending options. For instance, customers who pay their overdrafts on time will get access to more credit and probably at a cheaper rate.

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.

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

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.

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.

Can you recognise this actor?

Can you recognise this actor?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood.

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".

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.

India may be entering a Goldilocks period

India may be entering a Goldilocks period

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'The attempt to build a negative narrative about India's economic performance is disingenuous.' 'For the investors as well as the targeted beneficiaries of welfare schemes, the ground reality is very different,' argues Rajiv Kumar, vice-chairman, NITI Aayog.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to woo your love!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to woo your love!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Watch and learn!

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.

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.

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.

Financial inequality highest in India, China: IMF

Financial inequality highest in India, China: IMF

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Many factors have been identified as key drivers of the inequality between rural and urban areas in China and India.

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

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.

Box Office: Hate Story 3 gets GREAT opening!

Box Office: Hate Story 3 gets GREAT opening!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

PIX: Salman Khan celebrates birthday with family, friends

PIX: Salman Khan celebrates birthday with family, friends

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Here's looking at the star arrivals.

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Two days notice for the Janata Curfew.' 'Two-and-a-half days notice for lighting candles, but a mere four-hour notice for the lockdown without taking state governments into confidence.'

'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?'

Naxals in Jharkhand force elderly to convert black money

Naxals in Jharkhand force elderly to convert black money

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Security forces say Naxals have amassed nearly Rs 1,500 crore through extortion, kidnapping, looting and the narcotics trade.

Prime Minister Modi a great economist: Smriti Irani

Prime Minister Modi a great economist: Smriti Irani

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great economist", who she said has given a positive direction to the nation's economy.

Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda peppered Jaitley's Budget speech

Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda peppered Jaitley's Budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Jaitley began his speech by saying that today is the auspicious day of Basant Panjami and that "spring is the season of optimism".

I-T begins action under Benami Act; attaches 42 assets worth crores

I-T begins action under Benami Act; attaches 42 assets worth crores

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The I-T dept has issued 87 notices under section 24 of the said Act

Jeevan Mrityu, Dosti, Maine Pyar Kiya: Rajshri's landmark movies

Jeevan Mrityu, Dosti, Maine Pyar Kiya: Rajshri's landmark movies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Long before Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Rajshri made some beautiful movies.

Do you know which director Salman has worked with the most?

Do you know which director Salman has worked with the most?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

All the trivia about Salman and his directors.

India has the worst retirement system in the world

India has the worst retirement system in the world

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Denmark has been rated as the country with the best retirement system in the world.

Extend trading hours, brokers tell govt

Extend trading hours, brokers tell govt

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Brokers also want tax rebates, removal of additional tax on dividends, streamlining of GST...

EPFO eyes online PF withdrawal facility by March end

EPFO eyes online PF withdrawal facility by March end

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

EPFO has verified or attested 64.67 lakh Aadhaar numbers.

SC refuses interim order against Centre's Aadhaar notification

SC refuses interim order against Centre's Aadhaar notification

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The bench referred to the June 9 judgement passed by the apex court in which it had upheld the validity of an Income Tax Act provision making Aadhaar mandatory for allotment of PAN cards

'Digital payments have become a fashion statement'

'Digital payments have become a fashion statement'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

N Sundaresha Subramanian digs deeper into what Catalyst, an Indo-US project, brings to the payments ecosystem.