News for 'Narain'

Rahul's youth brigade shapes up in Parliament

Rahul's youth brigade shapes up in Parliament

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Rahul's babalog have forged an alliance that is now formidable. This is a challenge to older congress MPs. Second-timers and third-timers cannot be very happy with this development

No namaz in parks: Noida police issues notice to companies

No namaz in parks: Noida police issues notice to companies

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

The police in Noida has prohibited any religious activity, including offering of Friday prayers by Muslims, in a public park.

Govt won't stop insurance agents' commission

Govt won't stop insurance agents' commission

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Minister of state for finance Namo Narain Meena said 'No' in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha when asked whether the government is considering any proposal to discontinue insurance agents' commission.

2 dubious bank accounts frozen: FinMin

2 dubious bank accounts frozen: FinMin

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

The government, however, did not provide details of persons or outfits whose bank accounts were frozen for suspected terror links.

Govt to withdraw stimulus after assessing recovery

Govt to withdraw stimulus after assessing recovery

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

The government on Tuesday said it would withdraw the stimulus package only after assessing its impact on the economic recovery.

Di Resta to start ahead of Sutil in Malaysia

Di Resta to start ahead of Sutil in Malaysia

Rediff.com9 Apr 2011

Force India rookie Paul di Resta will start 14th from the grid in Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix while experienced Adrian Sutil had to be content with P17 following a gear problem in Q2 in the qualifying session.

F1 remains ultimate dream for Maini despite sports car switch

F1 remains ultimate dream for Maini despite sports car switch

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Indian driver Arjun Maini's road to Formula 1 has become tougher with his shock switch to sports car racing.

How to regulate the regulator?

How to regulate the regulator?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

The Food Safety and Standards Authority's track-record suggests it is industry-friendly, not pro-consumer.

F1 team signs this Indian teen as development driver

F1 team signs this Indian teen as development driver

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Indian teenager Arjun Maini has joined the US-owned Haas Formula One team as a development driver alongside 18-year-old American Santino Ferrucci.

Adityanath, 2 deputy CMs take oath as MLCs

Adityanath, 2 deputy CMs take oath as MLCs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Two other ministers Swantradev Singh and Mohsin Raza also took oath.

Proceeds of fake currency biz going abroad: Finmin

Proceeds of fake currency biz going abroad: Finmin

Rediff.com7 May 2010

The government on Friday said gains from fake currency business are going abroad through the hawala route and admitted that the quality of fake currency has gone up with better imitation of security features.

Govt keen to clear Insurance Bill

Govt keen to clear Insurance Bill

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The government is committed to ensure clearance of the Insurance Amendment Bill, which is expected to allow a higher foreign direct investment in the country's insurance sector, a central government minister said.

Land bill: Rajya Sabha names 10 members to Joint Committee

Land bill: Rajya Sabha names 10 members to Joint Committee

Rediff.com13 May 2015

On Tuesday, the government had agreed to refer it to the committee.

Why the climate deal is bad for us

Why the climate deal is bad for us

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

There is no way the Copenhagen Accord can be billed as a climate change agreement. It is simply an agreement to legitimise the right to pollute.

It is a conspiracy: Tiwari on sex scam allegations

It is a conspiracy: Tiwari on sex scam allegations

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

In spite of his inglorious exit from the Andhra Pradesh Raj Bhavan, in the wake of a sex scandal, veteran Congressman and former governor Narain Datt Tiwari appeared to be in a combative mood.Tiwari, 86, who was allegedly filmed in a 'compromising position' with three women, returned to Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.Hundreds of Tiwari's supporters gathered at the Lucknow airport to welcome him with flowers and garlands.

Anju Kurian to play Asif Ali's heroine

Anju Kurian to play Asif Ali's heroine

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Govt not to roll back fuel price hike

Govt not to roll back fuel price hike

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

In June, the government had decontrolled petrol, causing a hike of Rs 3.5 per litre, and increased diesel prices by Rs 2 a litre, LPG by Rs 35 a cylinder and kerosene by 3 a litre -- amid protests by opposition parties.

Former ultra among 3 killed by Naxals in Gaya

Former ultra among 3 killed by Naxals in Gaya

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Maoists killed three people and injured as many at Amkola village in Gaya district of Bihar, police said today.

Terror fund in bourses: Sebi has no info

Terror fund in bourses: Sebi has no info

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

The government said on Tuesday that market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India has not received any information about participation of terrorist organisations in the Indian stock exchanges.

Is this the end of the road for FTII?

Is this the end of the road for FTII?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Gajendra Chauhan is just one the many troubles that ail the national film institute. But all may not be lost yet.

Will young India react to Bhopal outrage?

Will young India react to Bhopal outrage?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Why was there so much public and media outrage over the Bhopal disaster - a 25-year-old issue? Why did the national media focus on this story which so far had been confined to the back rooms where only noisy environmental activists live?

Karthikeyan back in Formula 1

Karthikeyan back in Formula 1

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

After a hiatus of five years, Narain Karthikeyan is all set to make his long-awaited comeback in the Formula One circuit after he earned a race driver's seat with the Hispania Racing Team (HRT) for the 2011 F1 season.

'It will be an insult to Rae Bareli if Sonia loses'

'It will be an insult to Rae Bareli if Sonia loses'

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Voters in Rae Bareli said they feel an emotional connection with the Gandhi family.

The PM's economic team & what it plans to do

The PM's economic team & what it plans to do

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Meet India's key ministers who have promised to revive the economy and improve the infrastructure of the country.

JD-U sacks 21 Sharad loyalists from party

JD-U sacks 21 Sharad loyalists from party

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

This is the biggest action taken against rebel leaders close to Yadav by the JD-U in Bihar.

Beware! Toys you buy for kids may be toxic

Beware! Toys you buy for kids may be toxic

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

The next time you buy a toy for your little one, be more cautious as a new study says many of them may contain a toxic chemical which can prove dangerous for children especially those below three years.

 Rupee firmed 12.9% against dollar last fiscal

Rupee firmed 12.9% against dollar last fiscal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

The Indian rupee strengthened 12.9 per cent against US dollar during the year ended March, 2010, touching Rs 45.14, on the back of foreign capital inflows, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

CBI books Allahabad HC judge in corruption case

CBI books Allahabad HC judge in corruption case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The CBI has alleged that Justice Shukla received illegal gratification from Justice (Retd) Quddusi and B P Yadav, chairman of Prasad Education Trust which runs a medical college in Lucknow, for getting a favourable order to prevent delisting from counselling sessions for admitting students in 2017.

'Chennai could have avoided the floods'

'Chennai could have avoided the floods'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

A number of cities, including Chennai, are water-scarce.

No plan to withdraw stimulus this year: Govt

No plan to withdraw stimulus this year: Govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

The fiscal measures announced by the government and the monetary measures by the Reserve Bank of India were aimed at mitigating the effects of the economic downturn.

Sachin Tendulkar to campaign for Congress in Bihar

Sachin Tendulkar to campaign for Congress in Bihar

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is likely to campaign for two Congress candidates in Lok Sabha polls in Bihar sources said on Thursday. "Sachin will campaign for former Delhi police chief Nikhil Kumar and Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar in the upcoming polls," a Congress leader close to Kumar said.

India's net foreign debt shrinks to $1.5 bn

India's net foreign debt shrinks to $1.5 bn

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

"The Union government has been following prudent external debt management policies to manage external debt flows, consistent with overall macroeconomic requirements and to keep the external debt level within manageable limits," Meena told the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Friday.

Ecclestone urges India to get behind Chandhok

Ecclestone urges India to get behind Chandhok

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has urged India to get behind Karun Chandhok when he makes his grand prix debut in Bahrain next weekend with the new HRT team.

Banking services through mobiles soon?

Banking services through mobiles soon?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

"Banks have been exploring the feasibility of using mobile phones as an alternative channel for delivery of banking services. RBI has observed an increase in usage of mobile phones for banking transactions," minister of state for finance Namo Narain Meena told the Upper House in a written reply.

Beware! Crimes at banks in India on the rise

Beware! Crimes at banks in India on the rise

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

"The RBI has reported that there has been some rise in various crimes, including murders, at bank premises during the last three years," minister of state for finance Namo Narain Meena told the Lok Sabha in a written reply.

I wish Chandok the best: Karthikeyan

I wish Chandok the best: Karthikeyan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Karun Chandhok on Thursday ended India's long wait to see its second Formula One driver and Narain Karthikeyan, the first man to do it for the country, has wished the youngster good luck.

7 nominees to RS likely by August

7 nominees to RS likely by August

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Ram Jethmalani, Hema Malini, Dara Singh and four other nominated members of the Rajya Sabha will complete their term on August 26, enabling the United Progressive Alliance government to get own choice of persons of eminence nominated by President Pratibha Patil.

Democracy has failed these Indians

Democracy has failed these Indians

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Prayaag Akbar tells the story of 1,000 years of caste-based repression, and of a people's quest for dignity under a democracy that has failed them.

Jairam Ramesh is right

Jairam Ramesh is right

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The research on Bt brinjal isn't unequivocal and hasn't been publicly-funded either - given the concerns, it's not worth the risk, says Sunita Narain.

SC issues notice to UP over transfers

SC issues notice to UP over transfers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh on a PIL challenging the alleged arbitrary and irrational transfers of Indian Administrative Service officers in the state.