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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?

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Govt to relaunch Aadhaar-linked LPG scheme

Govt to relaunch Aadhaar-linked LPG scheme

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

New schemes allows consumers without Aadhaar to receive cash directly in their bank accounts

Why CEOs are less jubilant about Modi

Why CEOs are less jubilant about Modi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Around 40% of India Inc feels that Modi govt's biggest weakness in the last 6 months has been its slow pace of economic reforms.

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.

Rajan allays concern on payments banks

Rajan allays concern on payments banks

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The central bank gave 11 entities licences to start payments banks.

Modi adds many feathers in reforms cap in 2016, but more to go

Modi adds many feathers in reforms cap in 2016, but more to go

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Various twists and turns by govt post-demonetisation prove that it has been tall order for the PM

Will Sultan be Salman Khan's BIGGEST film?

Will Sultan be Salman Khan's BIGGEST film?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Advance booking and track record peg the film's opening collection at Rs 35 to 40 crore.

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.

Prez assent to Gujarat labour law with contentious provisions

Prez assent to Gujarat labour law with contentious provisions

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Prez assent to Gujarat labour law with contentious provisions.

Biggest challenge facing India's financial sector

Biggest challenge facing India's financial sector

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The most pressing issue facing the financial sector is the rising stock of non-performing assets in the banking system

Demonetisation: 'It's a very tiny hit to politicians'

Demonetisation: 'It's a very tiny hit to politicians'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

'The BJP gets most of its contributions in cash.' 'Now they may show that donations are made in small amounts, less that Rs 20,000, but everyone knows this is just absurd.'

SC will hear pleas against note ban on Dec 2

SC will hear pleas against note ban on Dec 2

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice D Y Chandrachud said, "We will examine both aspects (inconvenience and constitutional validity) of the matter. Come on Friday at 2 pm".

What happens to the money you deposited?

What happens to the money you deposited?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

If currency controls are maintained indefinitely, popular support for Narendra Modi's demonetisation will turn into dislike, warns Devangshu Datta.

Meet SRK's pouting Dilwala!

Meet SRK's pouting Dilwala!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

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

'Modiji, the poor are not sleeping in peace'

'Modiji, the poor are not sleeping in peace'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

'If you want proof, visit any bank in Mumbai and you will find the poor standing in bank queues.' 'They are queuing up from midnight outside the banks.'

'Subsidised LPG sales under direct benefit scheme down by 25%'

'Subsidised LPG sales under direct benefit scheme down by 25%'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Pahal looks to cut down diversion and eliminate duplicate.

'Today, even the RBI is under political pressure'

'Today, even the RBI is under political pressure'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

'There is no difference between the earlier government and the present government.' 'They are all following the economic policy based on the Chicago School of thought.' 'This school of thought says the government should have very little role in governing the country and the majority of the work should be handed over to the private sector.' 'This has not succeeded in the US.' 'Yet, it is being tried here by people like Arvind Subramaniam, Arvind Panagariya, Urjit Patel and Raghuram Rajan.'

SRK: I don't think I can be an angry young man like Amitabh Bachchan

SRK: I don't think I can be an angry young man like Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

All the action at the Dilwale trailer launch.

'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.'

'24 has been written in my destiny'

'24 has been written in my destiny'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

'24 has been a life-changing show for everyone, including me.' Anil Kapoor discusses 24.

Markets waltz to record closing highs

Markets waltz to record closing highs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

ICICI Bank, ONGC and Tata Motors contribute to nearly 50% gain seen on the Nifty.

What led to Akhilesh's downfall

What led to Akhilesh's downfall

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Since the Mahabharata the Yadavs have been known for infighting. And the 2017 UP election proved yet another example of that, says Nazarwala.

'Housing for All' scheme to be launched on June 25

'Housing for All' scheme to be launched on June 25

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The housing stock demand may increase further

You can still convert your black money into white!

You can still convert your black money into white!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

How will the government's decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes help curb the creation and flow of black money into the Indian economy?

Cloud still hangs over Aadhaar's future

Cloud still hangs over Aadhaar's future

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

It is widely believed that Nandan Nilekani's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saved the ambitious Aadhaar project from oblivion or a takeover by the home ministry.

NPCI: Success story of India's retail banking backbone

NPCI: Success story of India's retail banking backbone

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

NPCI has launched several consumer friendly systems including one that allows users to transfer money to people over mobile phones across India.

Competition, profitability key concerns for payment banks

Competition, profitability key concerns for payment banks

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Non-resident individuals (NRIs) have also been allowed to apply for the niche banking licence, provided they plan to return to India.

Why Politics is out of reach for the Aam Aadmi

Why Politics is out of reach for the Aam Aadmi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'Deep pockets have become a prerequisite for contesting elections on a major party symbol in most states.' 'Given the premium parties place on self-financing candidates, once you have accounted for the suspected criminals, dynasts, industrialists, and celebrities, there is not much room for anyone else.'

Salman wrestles for Sultan

Salman wrestles for Sultan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

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

Malegaon blast case: Charges dropped against 8 Muslim youths

Malegaon blast case: Charges dropped against 8 Muslim youths

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Charges against eight Muslim youths accused in the 2006 Malegaon bomb blasts case were on Monday dropped by a special court in Mumbai due to lack of evidence against them.

Why I applaud Modi's leadership style

Why I applaud Modi's leadership style

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

'The conception of Make-in-India, Skill India, Smart Cities, Digital India, Beti Bachao, Beti Padao and so on show a visionary breadth of mind, and Modi is almost the first political leader in India to put them into effect with single-minded zeal,' notes B S Raghavan, the former civil servant.

Humaima, Sonam, Drashti Dhami, Meet the SEXIEST Asian Women of 2014

Humaima, Sonam, Drashti Dhami, Meet the SEXIEST Asian Women of 2014

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

It's a curious mix of TV actresses, Pakistani hotties and Bollywood A-listers!

Bandhan Bank's tasks and opportunities

Bandhan Bank's tasks and opportunities

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The bank will have around 501 branches.

Congress has initiated culture of 'ease of doing murder': Modi

Congress has initiated culture of 'ease of doing murder': Modi

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Modi also dared Rahul to speak in any language for 15 minutes about the achievements of the Siddaramaiah government without referring to a piece of paper.