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Mulayam threatens IPS officer crusading against 'corrupt' minister

Mulayam threatens IPS officer crusading against 'corrupt' minister

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The IPS officer is currently posted as inspector general (civil defence).

Coal-gate: CBI questions key PM aide TKA Nair

Coal-gate: CBI questions key PM aide TKA Nair

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has questioned T K A Nair, advisor to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in connection with alleged irregularities in allocation of coal blocks, which included granting of a block to Hindalco at Talabira despite it being rejected by a screening committee of the coal ministry.

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

'Two have already sacrificed their lives.' 'How many more shall need to sacrifice before the government listens?' 'Four, five or six? They are ready, waiting.' After Ganga campaigner G D Agrawal's death, a Haridwar ashram's sadhus are on a relay fast unto death.

Minister reiterates commitment to 24/7 power

Minister reiterates commitment to 24/7 power

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court order on what to do with the coal blocks allotted to power companies between 1993 and 2013, which it has already termed illegal, is likely on Tuesday.

Implement Kasturirangan report to conserve Western Ghats: Govt

Implement Kasturirangan report to conserve Western Ghats: Govt

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Govt's decision comes two days after the National Green Tribunal had warned of strict action if clarity was not provided on the issue.

Anil Swarup: A saviour for the crisis-hit coal sector

Anil Swarup: A saviour for the crisis-hit coal sector

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

For Swarup, the job would not be just challenging but also tricky, given the negativity attached to the sector.

1st coal block e-auction earns Rs 1 lakh cr for states

1st coal block e-auction earns Rs 1 lakh cr for states

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Non-mineral-rich states will benefit from tariff concessions.

Chile volcano roars back to life; 5,000 civilians evacuated

Chile volcano roars back to life; 5,000 civilians evacuated

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Bursts of volcanic lightning and lava lit up the night sky in southern Chile after the Calbuco volcano erupted twice after nearly half a century of inactivity, forcing over 5,000 people to evacuate.

Turnbull assures PM of Australia's support to India's NSG bid

Turnbull assures PM of Australia's support to India's NSG bid

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

India's efforts to join the grouping suffered a setback in June when the NSG plenary decided against accepting its membership application after China and some other nations opposed entry of a non- Non-Proliferation Treaty signatory.

Ola, Uber to soon drive e-vehicles

Ola, Uber to soon drive e-vehicles

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Initially it will procure only e-rickshaws and e-autos for leasing to operators

Exclusive! 'The Modi government refuses to give anything for free'

Exclusive! 'The Modi government refuses to give anything for free'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

'The Modi government believes the industrialist, the capitalist, has to pay for the assets of the government which belong to the people of India.'

Modi accuses Shinde of 'playing communal politics'

Modi accuses Shinde of 'playing communal politics'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Accusing the Congress of playing vote bank politics, Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde over his proposal to state governments to review terror cases against members of the minority community.

Labour Min okays new inspection schemes for factories

Labour Min okays new inspection schemes for factories

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Every organisation will also prioritise the areas requiring mandatory inspection, and the cases forwarded by the CAIU will be on data and evidence basis.

House panel raps FinMin over dated NPA data

House panel raps FinMin over dated NPA data

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

RBI will make a presentation on January 24 before the panel on the state of NPAs and stressed loans.

Investors jittery post SC ruling on coal block row

Investors jittery post SC ruling on coal block row

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Major corporates are staring at an uncertain future after investing substantially on their projects

How the government steals tribal land

How the government steals tribal land

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

'Which one of us would give up our flats for development?' 'We insist that others, who are unwilling but weak, make all the sacrifices on our behalf and then we are puzzled when there is violence against the State,' says Aakar Patel.

CISF headless for over a month as govt yet to appoint DG

CISF headless for over a month as govt yet to appoint DG

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The process of decision-making and making large policy moves in the force has slowed down owing to the absence of the designated chief.

First expansion of Modi Cabinet on Sunday

First expansion of Modi Cabinet on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Five months into office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will expand and reshuffle his Council of Ministers on Sunday, bringing in new faces and is likely to drop a few.

PM Modi calls on Saudi King Salman, meets top ministers to deepen bilateral ties

PM Modi calls on Saudi King Salman, meets top ministers to deepen bilateral ties

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Prime Minister Modi arrived in Riyadh late Monday night on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia to participate in the high-profile financial summit Future Investment Initiative, dubbed "Davos in the desert", an initiative of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Sharp tax cuts on gold among steps mooted by NITI panel

Sharp tax cuts on gold among steps mooted by NITI panel

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

While the government has not made the report public, sources said the panel had recommended a sharp cut in all taxes on the gold business, including import duty and goods and services tax which amounts to over 13%.

Ontario plans 'India desk' to boost trade

Ontario plans 'India desk' to boost trade

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Ontario, a leading province in Canada has evinced interest in building economic bridges with India and encouraging investments from the emerging south Asian superpower in different sectors including diamond mining.

Coal to power cos may get costlier

Coal to power cos may get costlier

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The company bought peace with the Union coal ministry by agreeing to almost halve its e-auction sales at 30 million tonnes this year, to make more coal available for the fuel-starved power sector.

India's industrial output falls in Dec

India's industrial output falls in Dec

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

India's industrial production shrunk for the third straight month in December, dragged down by weak investment and consumer demand and pointing to continued sluggishness in Asia's third-largest economy.

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Child Protection Services programme under the Integrated Child Development Services was increased to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 925 crore.

Landmine blast kills 64 in Sri Lanka

Landmine blast kills 64 in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

The bus toppled and was dragged about 25 metre before it came to a halt after being hit by the powerful blast.

Fresh notices to Tata Steel, JSPL on coal allocation

Fresh notices to Tata Steel, JSPL on coal allocation

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The government on Friday issued fresh show cause notices to prior allottees of coal blocks like JSPL, JSW and Tata Steel, asking reasons behind delays in mines development and warned of deduction in their bank guarantees if they failed to furnish replies.

We are not obsessed about our debt: Tata Steel MD

We are not obsessed about our debt: Tata Steel MD

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Tata Steel is fine-tuning strategies to enhance revenues.

Trump again: Offered to help India, Pak on Kashmir

Trump again: Offered to help India, Pak on Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Trump, addressing reporters at the UN on Wednesday, said he has had "very productive conversations" with leaders of India and Pakistan on the margins of the UN General Assembly. "With respect to Pakistan and India, we talked about Kashmir. Whatever help I can be, I said, I offered, whether it's arbitration or mediation or whatever it has to be."

Piyush Goyal's unique way of thanking one million employees

Piyush Goyal's unique way of thanking one million employees

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Minister of state for power Piyush Goyal will gift wooden-framed 'appreciation letters' to one million govt employees.

Good news for stressed asset buyers

Good news for stressed asset buyers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

In a major relief to stressed assets, the Cabinet approved the proposed IBC amendment that the licences, permits, concessions, and clearances for a corporate debtor cannot be terminated or suspended or not renewed during the moratorium period. The Cabinet also allowed amending the code to streamline the corporate insolvency resolution process and protect last-mile funding to boost investment in financially distressed sectors.

India calls on developed world to tax coal for climate fund

India calls on developed world to tax coal for climate fund

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

India, which wants to double its coal output by 2020, in February raised the tax on mining coal to $6 per tonne from $1 in a bid to make it more expensive to consume the dirty fuel

Hands down, Gadkari is Modi's best minister

Hands down, Gadkari is Modi's best minister

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

'There is merit in appointing people with ability and energy, then leaving them to do the job.' 'The Modi government would have had a better record if it had stuck to this formula from the beginning,' argues T N Ninan.

Green laws to the wind! Industry will soon be able to fell trees without tribal consent

Green laws to the wind! Industry will soon be able to fell trees without tribal consent

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Ministry readies draft to dilute tribal rights to help India Inc

DCW writes to home minister after Vishwas fails to respond to summons

DCW writes to home minister after Vishwas fails to respond to summons

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The DCW issued two summons to the AAP leader, but both have gone unanswered.

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The Centre on Saturday issued fresh guidelines relaxing the nationwide lockdown, the fourth phase of which ends on May 31.

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India's water future remains very bleak. The monsoon season, which once extended to 4 months, is now down to less than 30 days of heavy rain.

North Korea's Kim readies troops for war with South

North Korea's Kim readies troops for war with South

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

North Korea has threatened to go to war against South Korea a day after the latter fired dozens of artillery rounds across the rivals' border in response to what it said were several rounds of Pyongyang's artillery launched at the South.