News for 'Jan Dhan'

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

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

'What you are seeing in Karnataka is disgraceful'

'What you are seeing in Karnataka is disgraceful'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

'Who's providing all this money to the BJP? And who's providing all this money to the Congress?' 'Where did all this money come from?' 'Who is enabling all these MLAs to be bought for Rs 50, 60 crores?' 'There's one MLA on whose behalf somebody claimed that the BJP invited him for Rs 60 crores. Whose money is this?'

'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.

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.

'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.

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.

'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

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.

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.

Salman wrestles for Sultan

Salman wrestles for Sultan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

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

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.

'Terrific mandate of 2014 is being wasted day after day'

'Terrific mandate of 2014 is being wasted day after day'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

'Whoever whispered in his ears that go for demonetisation, misled him completely' and the PM lacked the sagacity to know that it would not work, Yashwant Sinha tells Archis Mohan.

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.

Bandhan Bank's tasks and opportunities

Bandhan Bank's tasks and opportunities

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The bank will have around 501 branches.

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!

Dangal beats Sultan at box office

Dangal beats Sultan at box office

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Dangal has the potential to surpass the Rs 340 crore mark set by PK.

The ODDEST Movie Titles

The ODDEST Movie Titles

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Chain Kuli Ki Main Kuli Ki, Fugly, Shamitabh, Jajantaram Mamantaram, Ki and Ka the list goes on...

Political parties won't be taxed on old notes deposits, conditions apply

Political parties won't be taxed on old notes deposits, conditions apply

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Cap on bank withdrawals to be reviewed after Dec 30, says finance secy.

Why Yashwant Sinha criticised Jaitley and not Modi

Why Yashwant Sinha criticised Jaitley and not Modi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

To write a criticism of the finance minister's performance without having included the PM's role is deliberate. It is not difficult to see why Jaitley interpreted it as being Sinha's way of sucking up to Modi.

Just imagine! Rahul Gandhi's earthquake-wallah speech

Just imagine! Rahul Gandhi's earthquake-wallah speech

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Utkarsh Mishra imagines what is it that Baba Gandhi would say if he got the chance.

'#banbeef How will anyone take the law seriously now?'

'#banbeef How will anyone take the law seriously now?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

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

Why is Chidambaram irked with Modi?

Why is Chidambaram irked with Modi?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The former finance minister was in Mumbai to address Congress party's poll rallies.

How PM Modi has outplayed the media

How PM Modi has outplayed the media

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

From a ruling party's perspective, the BJP is in a sweet spot; editorial independence and analytical coverage of governance is rapidly declining

Looking beyond PM Modi's many spectacles

Looking beyond PM Modi's many spectacles

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

It seems like the Twitter-selfie craze compels the PM to put on a mega show every few months

After all this fuss, I-T may only probe 1% of assessees!

After all this fuss, I-T may only probe 1% of assessees!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

With a staff crunch, it seems the I-T department would now target only the big fish rather than go after small assessees.

Aadhaar project will continue, government tells Supreme Court

Aadhaar project will continue, government tells Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

So far, 758 million Aadhaar numbers have been generated.

Investors see 'Mangalyaan success' as India growth story model

Investors see 'Mangalyaan success' as India growth story model

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

As US businessmen and investors await Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit, the investor community and the industry leaders said the success of 'Mangalyaan' goes on to prove India's growth story based on 'frugal innovations'.

Economists tell PM to work for high growth, predictable taxes

Economists tell PM to work for high growth, predictable taxes

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Ahead of his government's first full year budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sought ideas from economists to attract investments, create jobs and finance infrastructure to put India back on high growth path.

Work hard to ensure 21st Century belongs to India: PM

Work hard to ensure 21st Century belongs to India: PM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Modi said there was a time when families would celebrate getting gas connections as if they have got home a Mercedes.

What's worrisome about universal health insurance scheme

What's worrisome about universal health insurance scheme

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The government must not enter into what will be a little more than a large-scale transfer of taxpayers' money to the operators of private hospitals.

Women soldiers to steal the show at R-Day parade

Women soldiers to steal the show at R-Day parade

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Breath-taking manoeuvres by air force jets, a procession of tableaux presenting a glimpse of India's cultural heritage and the progress made by the country and all-women marching contingents of the three services, these are some of the attractions in store for dignitaries and guests at the Republic Day function.