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SKM calls for nationwide stir from Aug 1 demanding MSP law, farmers' pension

SKM calls for nationwide stir from Aug 1 demanding MSP law, farmers' pension

Rediff.com1 May 2023

In the months of May, June and July, state and district level conventions of the SKM shall be held in every state/UT to galvanise and organise farmers and farm workers, it said.

Police break YS Sharmila's indefinite fast, shift her to hospital

Police break YS Sharmila's indefinite fast, shift her to hospital

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Sharmila had launched the indefinite hunger strike at the party headquarters here on Friday in protest against alleged denial of permission to continue her statewide 'padayatra'.

3-day Ganesh festivities allowed at Hubballi Idgah ground

3-day Ganesh festivities allowed at Hubballi Idgah ground

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has decided to allow the installation of Ganapati idol for three days at Idagh Maidan in Hubballi.

Centre gives nod to Delhi minister Atishi for UK visit

Centre gives nod to Delhi minister Atishi for UK visit

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The counsel for the Centre said the proposal has been sent to the economic affairs department for further approvals, which would also be processed and the petitioner can apply for requisite visa permits.

IIT Delhi in Gulf, trade in local currencies: Modi concludes 'productive' UAE visit

IIT Delhi in Gulf, trade in local currencies: Modi concludes 'productive' UAE visit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Modi was honoured with the 'Order of Zayed', the UAE's highest civilian award, in 2019 as a mark of appreciation for his efforts to boost bilateral ties between the two nations.

Men marrying girls below 14 yrs to be booked under POCSO Act in Assam

Men marrying girls below 14 yrs to be booked under POCSO Act in Assam

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Assam cabinet on Monday decided to book men who marry girls below 14 years in the state under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

As the police said they have a list of 8,000 accused and the drive will continue, women protested against the move in various districts saying they will face problems without livelihoods.

Azaan row: Karnataka police issues notices to mosques

Azaan row: Karnataka police issues notices to mosques

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The move comes after some right-wing outfits launched a campaign demanding shutting down of such loudspeakers, saying they caused disturbance for people living in surrounding areas.

India's Defence, Aerospace Exports Treble

India's Defence, Aerospace Exports Treble

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

the defence ministry told Parliament on Monday that foreign procurement in defence has risen to Rs 50,061 crore (Rs 500.61 billion) in 2021-2022 from Rs 37,030 crore (Rs 370.30 billion) in 2017-2018.

'If Manipur's unity is affected, India's unity gets affected'

'If Manipur's unity is affected, India's unity gets affected'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'If Manipur is divided on ethnic lines, similar demands will come in other states also.'

Call for ban on non-Hindu traders near K'taka temples spreads

Call for ban on non-Hindu traders near K'taka temples spreads

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Initially, banners were placed during the annual Kaup Marigudi festival in Udupi district, stating that non-Hindu vendors and traders should not be allowed entry.

West Bengal received investment proposals of Rs 3.42 lakh cr: Mamata

West Bengal received investment proposals of Rs 3.42 lakh cr: Mamata

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that the state received investment proposals worth Rs 3.42 lakh crore during this year's business summit. Addressing the valedictory session of the Bengal Global Business Summit, she said that a total of 137 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Letters of Intent (LoI) were signed for the investments. Banerjee also said that the summit would create 40 lakh new jobs across sectors.

ACME, Tata Power among 60 firms to sign MoUs worth Rs 1.25 trn with TN govt

ACME, Tata Power among 60 firms to sign MoUs worth Rs 1.25 trn with TN govt

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Tamil Nadu secured investments worth Rs 1.44 trillion on Monday by signing of memoranda of understanding (MoU) with 60 companies, laying of foundation stones and inauguration of new projects.

9 Crypto Exchanges Under ED Gaze

9 Crypto Exchanges Under ED Gaze

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

About 300 fintech firms are under investigation by the ED for allegedly partnering 38 non-banking financial companies for predatory lending practices to charge borrowers high interest rates.

SKM threatens to resume stir if govt doesn't form MSP panel, withdraw cases

SKM threatens to resume stir if govt doesn't form MSP panel, withdraw cases

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

In a statement, the SKM alleged that the government had not fulfilled any of the promises, including setting up a committee on minimum support price and withdrawal of cases against protesters, made to the farmers.

Resolve growing religious divide, says Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, BJP hits back

Resolve growing religious divide, says Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, BJP hits back

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

"Karnataka has always forged inclusive economic development and we must not allow such communal exclusion- If ITBT became communal it would destroy our global leadership. @BSBommai please resolve this growing religious divide," Mazumdar-Shaw said.

'Today It Is Absolute Dictatorship'

'Today It Is Absolute Dictatorship'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'If you persist in opposing the government, they set the ED or the NIA on you. And the courts have not given us much hope.'

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What does Udhayanidhi's induction as minister mean? For the DMK, it indicates the future course, direction and leadership. It is continuity with change, and change with continuity, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'We Expect The President To Act!'

'We Expect The President To Act!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

'The government is doing away with crucial laws such as the Forest Conservation Act and the Environment Protection Act which had helped safeguard our forests.' 'The President has to show that she will stand in favour of tribal rights.'

Britain, China clash over new UK visa for Hong Kongers

Britain, China clash over new UK visa for Hong Kongers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Britain and China have clashed over the offer of British National Overseas passports to Hong Kong residents, observes Rup Narayan Das.

Original petitioner unhappy with 'flawed' NRC

Original petitioner unhappy with 'flawed' NRC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

The Assam Public Works, the original petitioner in the Supreme Court which led to the updation of the National Register of Citizens six years ago, wondered whether the software used in the updation exercise was capable to handle so much data and if it was examined by any third party Information Technology expert.

Bihar doctors die of COVID, govt looks away

Bihar doctors die of COVID, govt looks away

Rediff.com19 May 2021

116 doctors treating COVID patients in Bihar have succumbed to the disease. The family of only one doctor has received compensation.

China, Pakistan ink trade, border agreements

China, Pakistan ink trade, border agreements

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Pakistan and China on Wednesday inked several agreements and memoranda of understanding, including a pact on a system to manage the border between the Xinjiang autonomous region and Gilgit-Baltistan area. President Asif Ali Zardari and visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang witnessed the signing of the agreements by representatives of the two countries during a ceremony at the presidency.

India, China ink 11 MoUs worth $5.2 bn

India, China ink 11 MoUs worth $5.2 bn

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The memoranda of understanding were signed during a day-long 2nd India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue in New Delhi.

Parl panel recommends renegotiating Indus Water Treaty

Parl panel recommends renegotiating Indus Water Treaty

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Standing Committee on Water Resources has recommended renegotiating the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan to address the impact of climate change on water availability in the river basin and other challenges which are not covered under the agreement.

Ramesh asks states not to play politics over drought

Ramesh asks states not to play politics over drought

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra are facing the worst drought in recent times, but the states should not play 'politics' by inflating their memoranda for central assistance, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh said on Friday.

Koodankulam issue: Delegation to meet PM on Friday

Koodankulam issue: Delegation to meet PM on Friday

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

Carrying different views on the controversial Koodankulam Nuclear Power Project, a delegation of Tamil Nadu Government and activists opposed to the plant will discuss the issue with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Friday.

Statue cover-up: 'EC should object to SP cycle, BJP lotus'

Statue cover-up: 'EC should object to SP cycle, BJP lotus'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The Bahujan Samaj Party on Thursday claimed that Election Commission decision of covering statues of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati and party symbol elephant is one-sided and unjustified and was a violation of Article 14 of the constitution.

Debt-ridden AI yet to sign MoU with govt

Debt-ridden AI yet to sign MoU with govt

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

As per the well-established system, all the 249 public sector units are to sign a memorandum of understanding with their administrative ministries, setting the performance targets which are reviewed at the end of the fiscal year.

UIDAI to join banks for financial products

UIDAI to join banks for financial products

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

UIDAI on Monday signed an MoU with State Bank of Hyderabad, following which it will act as a registrar for the unique identification project Aadhaar.

Vibrant Gujarat MoUs under I-T scanner

Vibrant Gujarat MoUs under I-T scanner

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Dept seeks details of companies that signed Rs 1,000-cr MoUs.

India, US to focus on counter-terror measures

India, US to focus on counter-terror measures

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

India and the United States Tuesday signed six memoranda of understanding, including one on advancing global security and US-India Counterterrorism Cooperation Initiative.

India, China sign space co-op pact

India, China sign space co-op pact

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The first agreement that was signed was for cooperation on visa application formalities for airline staff of the two countries. The second, a Memorandum of Understanding, was signed between Chinese Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Indian Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, for cooperation in the field of civil services. A third and final Memorandum of Understanding was signed for cooperation in space technology.

Indian firms ink 8 deals with US counterparts

Indian firms ink 8 deals with US counterparts

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

MoUs range across pharma, telecom, IT and homeland security.

Games a platform for business in the Commonwealth

Games a platform for business in the Commonwealth

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

The Organising Committee of the games (CWG-OC) hopes to foster business ties with other Commonwealth nations and is in talks with South Africa, Scotland, Australia and the United Kingdom to sign agreements in the areas of IT, pharmaceuticals and tourism.

'Indian investments to rise post trade pact'

'Indian investments to rise post trade pact'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be visiting to Malaysia in September and is expected to sign the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement for opening up bilateral trade in goods and services, besides various avenues of investment.

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'These charges of the prosecution will fall to the ground and I am 100 per cent sure of that.'

The GIFT that is yet to happen, if ever

The GIFT that is yet to happen, if ever

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City project in near-coma It was once seen as Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's reply to then counterpart Vilasrao Deshmukh's plans for a finance city in Mumbai.

Make in India effect: FDI up 37%

Make in India effect: FDI up 37%

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

In 2016, (till April 22), 64 proposals have been received.