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'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Nobody is speaking up for Muslims today.' 'Secular parties too have calmed down because they feel this will hurt the Hindu vote (bank).' 'In this scenario, where does a Muslim go?'

What India expects from G20

What India expects from G20

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

At a meeting of finance officials from the Group of 20 leading economies in Istanbul.

Mahatma Gandhi's statue desecrated in Jharkhand

Mahatma Gandhi's statue desecrated in Jharkhand

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The statue was built at the Gandhi Ghat by the bank of the Konar river where ashes of Gandhiji were immersed.

Like eating halwa: FinMin locks up for Budget 2015

Like eating halwa: FinMin locks up for Budget 2015

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

As part of the long-standing ritual, the sweet dish is prepared in a large vessel and consumed by a large number of official and support staff who are required to stay in the North Block office till the presentation of the Budget, which is February 28 this year.

Lok Sabha approves Telecom Bill; allows govt control of communication

Lok Sabha approves Telecom Bill; allows govt control of communication

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, which was passed by a voice vote after a short debate, also allows the Centre to take possession of a telecom network in case of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety.

Air India's domestic, global operations to be sold together

Air India's domestic, global operations to be sold together

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

However, the government is still in the process of identifying which subsidiaries of Air India should be offered separately.

India imports gold worth $26 bn in Apr-Dec period

India imports gold worth $26 bn in Apr-Dec period

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

India imports gold worth $26 bn in Apr-Dec period.

IITians urged to be job creators rather than job seekers

IITians urged to be job creators rather than job seekers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The youth have to turn into entrepreneurs if India's massive demographic dividend is to be taken advantage of: Smriti Irani.

8 new ministers in Modi cabinet have criminal cases, says NGO report

8 new ministers in Modi cabinet have criminal cases, says NGO report

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Eight of the newly inducted ministers in the Union cabinet have criminal cases against them, a report released by election watchdog Non-Governmental Organisation's on Monday said.

New competition law likely to open up settlement route for cartels

New competition law likely to open up settlement route for cartels

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

In a relief to industry, the government has accepted a parliamentary panel's recommendation on allowing cartels to opt for the settlement scheme under the Competition Amendment Bill, according to official sources. The proposed Bill seeks to introduce a clause for settlement and commitment that offers any enterprise against which an inquiry has been initiated to file an application for settlement. The Parliamentary Committee on Finance had suggested including cartels in the scope for settlement "as a pragmatic recourse to the whole process".

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

Yashwant Sinha launches 'Rashtra Manch'; Shatrughan joins

Yashwant Sinha launches 'Rashtra Manch'; Shatrughan joins

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

He said his 'Rashtra Manch', a political action group, would start a movement against the policies of the Centre.

Why Sumant Sinha is betting on the wind

Why Sumant Sinha is betting on the wind

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

His father is a former finance minister. His brother is a minister in the Modi government. But Sumant Sinha wants nothing to do with politics and tells Shreya Jai why he is bullish on the renewable energy sector.

Another award for Dhoni

Another award for Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's alma mater St Xavier's College will confer its famous student with its first 'Youth Icon' award during the institute's three-day carnival begining on February 5.

Govt to amend laws to protect online shoppers from frauds

Govt to amend laws to protect online shoppers from frauds

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The government has initiated the process to safeguard buyers from online frauds.

Finance ministry welcomes RBI rate cut as inflation drops

Finance ministry welcomes RBI rate cut as inflation drops

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The finance ministry welcomed an inter-meeting rate cut by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday, saying it reflected easing inflation concerns and vindicated the government's efforts to achieve economic growth without stoking inflation.

Yashwant Sinha quits BJP, will work to 'save democracy'

Yashwant Sinha quits BJP, will work to 'save democracy'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

He said he will not join any party but will work to unite all non-BJP parties.

'Petrol, diesel prices in India lower than developed nations'

'Petrol, diesel prices in India lower than developed nations'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The comparisons were available for 12 countries.

Ponzi schemes: Bengal registers 107 cases in just 2 years!

Ponzi schemes: Bengal registers 107 cases in just 2 years!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Ponzi or MLM schemes are fraudulent investment operations.

Govt to revive 7 ailing central PSUs: FinMin

Govt to revive 7 ailing central PSUs: FinMin

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Either the stake in these companies will be sold or they may partner private firms.

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Here are some of the big political leaders' who await their fate on Monday.

Jaitley announces 9 pillars for transforming India

Jaitley announces 9 pillars for transforming India

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Government will lay greater emphasis on social sectors, finance minister said.

IndiGo assault: Aviation minister seeks report from DGCA

IndiGo assault: Aviation minister seeks report from DGCA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

"In a civilised society fisticuffs have to be condemned ...action has to be taken," Raju told reporters.

Airlines likely to hire over 7K pilots by 2022

Airlines likely to hire over 7K pilots by 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

These vacancies are likely to emerge as Indian airlines plan to induct more than 900 aircraft into their fleets in the coming years.

Nitish to expand cabinet soon, hectic lobbying for Speaker's post

Nitish to expand cabinet soon, hectic lobbying for Speaker's post

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

A day after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar formed the government in Bihar in alliance with the National Democratic Alliance, hectic lobbying started for the post of assembly speaker, and other legislators to be included in the council of ministers.

I-T Goes After Rs 7.7 Trillion Tax Arrears

I-T Goes After Rs 7.7 Trillion Tax Arrears

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Senior tax officials were told to focus on cash collection from the arrears so that the target for FY23 was achieved and the overall revenue position improved.

No plans to withdraw LPG subsidy to well off people

No plans to withdraw LPG subsidy to well off people

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

1.46 lakh such consumers have voluntarily given up the subsidy.

Economic recovery more statistical than real: Yashwant Sinha

Economic recovery more statistical than real: Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

There are serious issues in the economy which need to be addressed

Govt to bring bill to ban pvt cryptos in winter session

Govt to bring bill to ban pvt cryptos in winter session

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Currently, there is no regulation or any ban on the use of cryptocurrencies in the country.

Top 50 defaulters of PSBs owe Rs 1.21 lakh cr

Top 50 defaulters of PSBs owe Rs 1.21 lakh cr

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The total exposure of top 50 defaulters of PSBs as on December 2015 was Rs 1,21,832 crore.

Perilous skies: 17 air misses reported in India till July

Perilous skies: 17 air misses reported in India till July

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The number of such incidents stood at 25 in 2015, 31 in 2014 and 23 in 2013.

Rs 7,024 cr transferred under LPG cash subsidy scheme

Rs 7,024 cr transferred under LPG cash subsidy scheme

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Rs 7,024 cr transferred under LPG cash subsidy scheme.

Excise duty hike on petrol, diesel to yield Rs 20,250 cr

Excise duty hike on petrol, diesel to yield Rs 20,250 cr

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Govt had raised excise duty on petrol and diesel on Nov 12.

Corporates evade Rs 4.85 tln in taxes, who will pay the price?

Corporates evade Rs 4.85 tln in taxes, who will pay the price?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The Income tax department to come down heavily on errant taxpayers from India Inc.

India favours full rupee convertibility to become top economy

India favours full rupee convertibility to become top economy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

India needs to move towards full capital account convertibility to become a leading global economy.

Yashwant Sinha takes dig at PM Modi for neglecting veterans

Yashwant Sinha takes dig at PM Modi for neglecting veterans

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

In an apparent jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for neglecting party veterans, BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has said the present regime has declared those above 75 as "brain dead" on assuming office.

Modi Is Being Outnumbered And Out-Rallied

Modi Is Being Outnumbered And Out-Rallied

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

This time Modi has no emotive message to take to the stump. Muscular nationalism doesn't work against the backdrop of China's successive inroads into Indian territory. Rising prices is a sore point that cuts across class and caste barriers; unprecedented levels of unemployment has the youth in a ferment. This has reduced the BJP campaign to a laundry list of recycled grievances and thinly veiled communal appeals, neither of which are working as well as they have in the past, argues Prem Panicker.

Paradise Papers: Over 700 Indians named in leaked tax haven list

Paradise Papers: Over 700 Indians named in leaked tax haven list

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

The leaked list contains the name of Union minister Jayant Sinha, who responded by saying that the transactions were not done for any 'personal purpose'.

Income tax refunds of Rs 1.19 lakh cr pending in last 3 years

Income tax refunds of Rs 1.19 lakh cr pending in last 3 years

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The pending amount for current fiscal so far is Rs 68,032.21 crore.

India presses for auto info exchange to deal with black money

India presses for auto info exchange to deal with black money

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

India has called for implementation of the automatic exchange of tax info.