News for 'Jan Dhan'

Budget proposes schemes to widen social security net

Budget proposes schemes to widen social security net

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced several reforms.

Disruption will change banking significantly: Nilekani

Disruption will change banking significantly: Nilekani

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Banking as we know it will stand on its head in the next 10 years.

Ambedkar protected your rights, don't go to Naxals: PM in Chhattisgarh

Ambedkar protected your rights, don't go to Naxals: PM in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

He said the government was committed to protecting their rights. It was committed to working on the path of development and asked them to educate their children.

In Rajya Sabha, PM Modi taunts Congress, says it is above criticism

In Rajya Sabha, PM Modi taunts Congress, says it is above criticism

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Narendra Modi was both conciliatory and mocking towards the Opposition, particularly Congress, during his hour long reply to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's address in the Upper House.

Look 'Rahul baba', no scams in 2 years: Amit Shah

Look 'Rahul baba', no scams in 2 years: Amit Shah

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Saturday attacked Rahul Gandhi after the Congress vice president questioned the NDA government's achievements, saying it was no mean feat that even the opposition has been unable to level any corruption charges against it.

'What the party decides is the law for Vasundhara Raje'

'What the party decides is the law for Vasundhara Raje'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'Change is the rule of politics.'

India is a difficult country to govern in many ways: Deepak Parekh

India is a difficult country to govern in many ways: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Legislative process in the country is unduly long and tedious

Cashless economy is bigger dream than 'achche din': Akhilesh

Cashless economy is bigger dream than 'achche din': Akhilesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Taking a dig at Narendra Modi's demonetisation move, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav termed cashless economy as a "bigger dream" than 'achche din' and said the note ban will be an issue in the upcoming assembly elections in the state.

'Rimi Sen is like a dead fish in the Bigg Boss house!'

'Rimi Sen is like a dead fish in the Bigg Boss house!'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

'It was fun to go back to the Bigg Boss house; it brought back old memories.' Sana Khan talks about her stint in the latest season.

DeMo: A true report card

DeMo: A true report card

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The biggest achievement of demonetisation is that it has brought about a social revolution against black money and corruption, says Sukumar Mukhopadhyay.

Budget: IT exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh

Budget: IT exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'We have promised to ensure reduced tax rates.'

Modi@1: Poll reveals 72 per cent satisfied with government

Modi@1: Poll reveals 72 per cent satisfied with government

Rediff.com25 May 2015

A CNN-IBN-Axis MyIndia poll about the Modi Government's first year in power assessed the government's performance from a layperson's perspective.

BJP's return to power in 2019 is a certainty: Amit Shah

BJP's return to power in 2019 is a certainty: Amit Shah

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The BJP president came down heavily on the Opposition saying a shocking change has happened in the country's politics with those against the prime minister resorting to lies and speaking it loudly all the time.

Aadhaar row: SC assures decision by Friday on larger bench plea

Aadhaar row: SC assures decision by Friday on larger bench plea

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday assured the Centre and bodies like SEBI and RBI that it will take a decision by Friday evening on their plea seeking setting up a larger bench for modifying an earlier order restricting the voluntary use of Aadhaar card to PDS and LPG schemes only.

Roaming charges will not pinch us hard, thank you Rahul Khullar!

Roaming charges will not pinch us hard, thank you Rahul Khullar!

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Telecom subscribers had it good during Rahul Khullar's watch as Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) chairman.

Trouble for reforms: Sena sides with Opposition on Insurance Bill

Trouble for reforms: Sena sides with Opposition on Insurance Bill

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Government's reforms agenda in Parliament is in for trouble with its biggest ally Shiv Sena on Monday joining some Opposition parties in declaring resistance to a bill on raising FDI cap in insurance sector from 26 per cent 49 per cent.

NIA drops charges against Sadhvi Pragya in Malegaon blast case

NIA drops charges against Sadhvi Pragya in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com13 May 2016

During investigation, 'sufficient evidences have not been found against' Pragya Singh Thakur and five others, the NIA said, adding it has submitted in the chargesheet 'that the prosecution against them is not maintainable'.

SC refuses to stay note ban, but warns against 'surgical strike on people'

SC refuses to stay note ban, but warns against 'surgical strike on people'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

SC asked AG to file an affidavit about the measures undertaken by the govt and RBI to minimise public inconvenience.

Come, Make in India, for India and the world: Modi at GES

Come, Make in India, for India and the world: Modi at GES

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

"I invite each one of you to become a partner in India's growth story. And once again assure you of our wholehearted support."

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

Explain how money was taken away under your nose: Rahul to PM on bank fraud

Explain how money was taken away under your nose: Rahul to PM on bank fraud

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'Under Modi Ji's 'Jan Dhan Loot Yojana', another scam!' he tweeted.

Abhishek, Boman, Riteish, Ranbir bond in London

Abhishek, Boman, Riteish, Ranbir bond in London

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

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

'Budget 2018 certainly obliged the masses'

'Budget 2018 certainly obliged the masses'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

It was widely expected that this time around, the government would be less likely to initiate fresh reforms and rather loosen its belt a little to give various segments of the economy, especially the multitudes that truly constitute India, something to smile about, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay.

What is drowned out in all the euphoria over India Post banks

What is drowned out in all the euphoria over India Post banks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Key questions remain about the operational and financial viability of a completely paperless bank such as India Post, says Mayank Jain.

Few pointers that suggest Modi's Bharat is away from major reforms

Few pointers that suggest Modi's Bharat is away from major reforms

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Economic reforms seem to be on a slow train, while good old fiscal populism is alive and flourishing.

What is different about J-K's new governor

What is different about J-K's new governor

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Will Malik's worldview, shaped by his years with the socialists, Charan Singh, the Congress and V P Singh, help him govern the troubled state? Or would his rule have the imprint of the party he joined in the latter years of his chequered political career?

Your mobile phone to double up as debit card

Your mobile phone to double up as debit card

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

As unified payments interface gets popular, cash transactions will come down as most small payments will be routed through this.

Modi's new plans and status of earlier promises

Modi's new plans and status of earlier promises

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his maiden Independence Day address, had made several promises to the nation.

Buying insurance cover: Do women matter?

Buying insurance cover: Do women matter?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

There is discrimination against women in insurance cover. As a flood of insurance companies tap the capital markets with public issues, there is however, hardly any reference to this asymmetry. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports

Cong 'undermining' Ambdekar's legacy; I feel proud to work at his feet: Modi

Cong 'undermining' Ambdekar's legacy; I feel proud to work at his feet: Modi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Stepping up his offensive against the Congress, he asked the party to "repent" for what it has not done in the last 60 years.

Make financial inclusion a national priority, Modi tells banks

Make financial inclusion a national priority, Modi tells banks

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

According to a PMO statement, Narendra Modi told banks this would be a source of immense satisfaction for them, and that he himself would recognise the achievements of the best performing branches.

Triple celebration for Farah Khan!

Triple celebration for Farah Khan!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

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

Jaitley attacks Rahul for sympathising with those who want to 'break India'

Jaitley attacks Rahul for sympathising with those who want to 'break India'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

The finance minister also termed Kanhaiya Kumar's speech, delivered following his release on bail, a "victory for us", saying he had gone to jail for raising anti-India slogans but came back to speak amid slogans of 'Jai Hind' and hoisting of the tricolour.

Samajwadi Party still belongs to Netaji: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party still belongs to Netaji: Akhilesh

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The chief minister said the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance will win an overwhelming majority in the assembly polls and get more than 300 seats in the 403-member House.

Delhi polls not a referendum on Modi, says Amit Shah

Delhi polls not a referendum on Modi, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

'Tomorrow AAP will say Dawood gave them money but they don't know anything about it!' Amit Shah tells CNN-IBN in an interview.

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

His 7-day long trip to the United States starts on June 17.

Does J&K Governor Malik talk too much?

Does J&K Governor Malik talk too much?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Many in Kashmir believe he needs to stop talking so much. But they are wrong, says Aditi Phadnis. J&K's governor is intelligent enough to know what to say when.

'We are lucky to have Narendra Modi and Amit Shah'

'We are lucky to have Narendra Modi and Amit Shah'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'After Vajpayee-Advani, Modi-Shah is the second best in India.'

Modi@1: There is progress but also gaps on various fronts

Modi@1: There is progress but also gaps on various fronts

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Progress on several parameters creates a tipping point situation.

Modi is the inheritor of Vajpayee's legacy

Modi is the inheritor of Vajpayee's legacy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

'The Vajpayee personae is so mirrored in Modi's initiatives that one wonders if the similarities are merely a coincidence or a divine design,' says RSS ideologue Tarun Vijay.