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Prices to come down in few weeks, assures PM

Prices to come down in few weeks, assures PM

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Chief ministers of Congress-ruled states gave a presentation on steps taken to control price rise.

It's perform or perish for Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Titans

It's perform or perish for Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Delhi Capitals will need their under-performing Indian batters to deliver when they take on the mighty and versatile Gujarat Titans in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'My understanding is that by the time President Xi Jinping came for the Chennai summit [2019], he had already instructed his army to undertake the action in Galwan in the summer of 2020.'

Sonia turns 62

Sonia turns 62

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

Congress President Sonia Gandhi was on Sunday greeted by a host of dignitaries, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on her 62nd birthday.

India, Afghanistan vow to jointly fight terror

India, Afghanistan vow to jointly fight terror

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

In the wake of recent terror attack on the Indian Embassy in Kabul, the two countries on Tuesday put up a united face and resolved to jointly fight the "enemies of peace".

'Pained' Manmohan asks Modi to apologise over Pak conspiracy charges

'Pained' Manmohan asks Modi to apologise over Pak conspiracy charges

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Singh issued a statement on Monday, listing those who attended the dinner, and stressed that the election was not discussed during the meeting.

The Goldman Sachs-ONGC war

The Goldman Sachs-ONGC war

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Goldman Sachs' controversial note on corporate governance in Oil and Natural Gas Corp that evoked a strong reaction from the company, is not the first instance of the US investment bank having a run-in with the state-owned firm.

Does Rahul expect armed forces to fire on Indians in Manipur, asks BJP

Does Rahul expect armed forces to fire on Indians in Manipur, asks BJP

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Noting that Gandhi had claimed that armed forces can restore peace in the state within days if allowed, BJP leader and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad wondered if he wanted what his grandmother and then prime minister Indira Gandhi had done by ordering the Air Force to drop bombs in Aizawl in the 1960s.

Empowerment can enhance the livelihood of millions

Empowerment can enhance the livelihood of millions

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The minister emphasises the need for greater urbanisation of rural India to curb the rising migration from villages to metropolitan cities.

TN police release Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack video, say no security lapse

TN police release Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack video, say no security lapse

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Rathore, pointing to visuals said the accused was alone and he did not attempt to enter the Raj Bhavan's main gate; he continued to be on the opposite side of the road which had a median.

'Dilip Kumar turning 100!'

'Dilip Kumar turning 100!'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'What an incredible opportunity to bring back one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema on the big screen.'

Savarkar's ideology divisive: Cong

Savarkar's ideology divisive: Cong

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

"We have always rejected Savarkar's ideology and political philosophy....his was a divisive ideology. We are consistent and firm in its rejection. We don't need to revise our opinion," Congress spokesman Anand Sharma said.

Talks on gas pipeline positive: Aiyar

Talks on gas pipeline positive: Aiyar

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

A "constructive dialogue" on the tri-nation gas pipeline from Myanmar to India through Bangladesh was progressing with "considerable satisfaction", visiting Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Monday.

Who derailed India's petro reforms?

Who derailed India's petro reforms?

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Why blame the petroleum minister for not hiking oil prices when no one else is arguing for market prices?

C'Wealth Games success tops Gill's agenda

C'Wealth Games success tops Gill's agenda

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

After taking over the ministerial reins, Gill said successfully staging of the 2010 Games is his priority. 'Now that we have been entrusted with the responsibility of hosting the Commonwealth Games, we have to make sure that it proves a big success,' Gill said.

Blair hails Delhi's successful CWG bid

Blair hails Delhi's successful CWG bid

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

India's Sports Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar participated in the anniversary celebrations of London winning its bid to host 2012 Olympics

Wanted: 500 coaches for SAI institutes

Wanted: 500 coaches for SAI institutes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

500 posts for coaches at various training institutes run by the Sports Authority of India are lying vacant.

Of India, reforms and skewed governance

Of India, reforms and skewed governance

Rediff.com9 May 2007

'If governance ensured we were poor during the socialist period, it now ensures that we do not get rich.'

Cong didn't seek stay on Rahul's conviction because...: BJP

Cong didn't seek stay on Rahul's conviction because...: BJP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

'We are not here to hold brief for Adani. But Gandhi has sought to mislead the people to link his disqualification with Adani. He has been disqualified because of conviction in a case that relates to defamatory remarks he made in 2019'

Is Hardik The New Dhoni?

Is Hardik The New Dhoni?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Hardik's calm demeanour on the field as captain reminds many of Captain Cool Mahendra Singh Dhoni, whom the Baroda all-rounder considers one of his mentors.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Cabinet nod for gas pipeline talks

Cabinet nod for gas pipeline talks

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

The pipelines will be from Iran to India through Pakistan, from Turkmenistan to India through Afghanistan and Pakistan, and from Myanmar to India through Bangladesh, Mani Shankar Aiyar said.

Mumbai: Attack on magazine office; court acquits 4

Mumbai: Attack on magazine office; court acquits 4

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

A sessions court has acquitted four persons, including a Shiv Sena member, in an attack case on the India Today office in South Mumbai two years ago.

What The World Looks Like At Mid-Year

What The World Looks Like At Mid-Year

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The first five months of 2023 have witnessed at least six major events/trends that augur badly for global economic and socio-political prospects, points out Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

Govt to allow pvt cos in gas transport

Govt to allow pvt cos in gas transport

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

The government will end Gas Authority of India's monopoly over laying natural gas pipelines by allowing private sector firms in gas transportation business, Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Thursday.

India, Pak need to develop trust: Kasuri

India, Pak need to develop trust: Kasuri

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Mukherjee will travel to Pakistan on January 13 to invite President Pervez Musharraf for the SAARC summit to be held here in early April and hold 'substantive talks' with Kasuri.

Will OVL get Petrokazakh stake?

Will OVL get Petrokazakh stake?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

The Kazakhstan government has assured India that it will consider allowing ONGC Videsh Ltd to acquire a share in the assets of Canadian oil company Petrokazakhstan, a top government official said.

How poor are we? A reality check

How poor are we? A reality check

Rediff.com5 Jul 2008

It is of course true that a lot of low-income people can indeed afford mobile phones today, as handsets cost no more than Rs 700.

ONGC: Sibal's nomination dropped

ONGC: Sibal's nomination dropped

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

In the wake of opposition from the law ministry and the Department of Public Enterprises, the petroleum ministry

ONGC spat: Aiyar blames bureaucrats

ONGC spat: Aiyar blames bureaucrats

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar has blamed bureaucrats in his ministry for the fiasco over appointment of additional government directors on ONGC board, saying legal opinion should have been taken instead of doing 'guess-work'.

Pvt cos can sell subsidised LPG now

Pvt cos can sell subsidised LPG now

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

The government is considering allowing private firms to sell subsidised domestic cooking gas LPG, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.

New panel to revisit oil PSU mergers

New panel to revisit oil PSU mergers

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Govt mulls merger of IOC arms

Govt mulls merger of IOC arms

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

State owned refiner Indian Oil Corporation has proposed merger of its subsidiaries Indian Oil Blending Ltd, IBP Co Ltd, Bongaigaon Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd and Chennai Petroleum Corp Ltd with itself, Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said

Shiv Shankar Menon hangs up his boots after 42 years

Shiv Shankar Menon hangs up his boots after 42 years

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Those who know Shiv Shankar Menon will vouch that he did lots of things, substantial in the immediate neighbourhood and widespread in South Asia, but without making things public. Twenty per cent of Menon's job was visible, while 80 per cemt of his job was not known to the public, says Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com

Iran pipeline faces uncertainties: India

Iran pipeline faces uncertainties: India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

India's petroleum minister has that the proposed $7.4 billion gas pipeline from Iran through Pakistan was a risky proposition and could face financial problems.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

With more than a 100 runs still to get, it would be an uphill task for Maharashtra to turn the match around on Day 3.