News for 'National Development Council'

Fuel cess may oust road tax

Fuel cess may oust road tax

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

India to get 14 world-class universities

India to get 14 world-class universities

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

The innovation universities are part of the ministry of human resource development's brain gain policy.

Atishi sworn in as Delhi CM, retains 13 portfolios

Atishi sworn in as Delhi CM, retains 13 portfolios

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Atishi will have a brief tenure in office as assembly elections in the national capital are due in February.

KL Rahul meets LSG owner Goenka

KL Rahul meets LSG owner Goenka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Last year, Rahul's animated conversation with Goenka, after a heavy defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, went viral although lot of people later called it a "frank discussion between owner and skipper".

Will New MPC Members Cut Interest Rates?

Will New MPC Members Cut Interest Rates?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The three day MPC meeting began on Monday and the decision will be announced on Wednesday by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

States use Naxals to get more funds from Centre

States use Naxals to get more funds from Centre

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

With the Centre showing readiness to spend on development to counter Left-wing insurgency, getting more of their districts declared Naxal-affected seemed to be a common idea across state chief ministers at today's National Development Council meet.

Gujarat Home Minister Shah quits, eludes arrest

Gujarat Home Minister Shah quits, eludes arrest

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Shah's resignation comes a day after CBI charged him with kidnapping and murder of alleged gangster Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife Kauser Bi in November 2005.

Modi to seek CMs' views on budget, infra development

Modi to seek CMs' views on budget, infra development

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

At the first meeting of Governing Council of NITI Aayog on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek views of Chief Ministers.

Jaya walkout: States had been told about 10-minute limit

Jaya walkout: States had been told about 10-minute limit

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa may have walked out of the National Development Council meeting on Thursday protesting against 10-minute cap on her speech, but this time limit had already been communicated to the states on Wednesday.

NDC fiasco: Centre slams Jayalalithaa's accusations

NDC fiasco: Centre slams Jayalalithaa's accusations

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The Centre on Thursday rejected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's charge that non-Congress ruled states were discriminated against at the National Development Council meet and said that no leader should make political capital at such events.

'Country soaked in red of bloodshed': India tears into Pak at UN

'Country soaked in red of bloodshed': India tears into Pak at UN

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'A country that hosts and even celebrates UNSC-sanctioned terrorists, commenting on India whose pluralistic ethos and democratic credentials are exemplars for the world, is a contrast for everyone to see'

PM's economic advisory council may be rejigged

PM's economic advisory council may be rejigged

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Among possible new members, former chief economic advisor Arvind Virmani's name is doing the rounds.

'Why should I resign? I am no thief, there is no scam'

'Why should I resign? I am no thief, there is no scam'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'In a complex situation a PM coming was not necessary'

For now, Bihar likely to get just a 'backward' boost

For now, Bihar likely to get just a 'backward' boost

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's demand for special-category status still looks a far cry.

Bharat Biotech finally names ICMR as co-owner in Covaxin patent filings

Bharat Biotech finally names ICMR as co-owner in Covaxin patent filings

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

After reports claimed that filings in patent offices in India, the US, and Europe did not mention ICMR or its scientists, but only BBIL and its scientists, the Hyderabad-based biotechnology (biotech) company clarified that in the "rush" to develop vaccines and file appropriate patents, BBIL had missed adding ICMR's name in the original filings.

Naxalism, water crisis focus of NDC meet on Sat

Naxalism, water crisis focus of NDC meet on Sat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

The nation's highest policymaking body, the National Development Council, will focus on five key areas, including the Naxal menace, power reforms and water crisis, at its meeting on Saturday.

Jaya whips Centre, tells it to stop being a step-mother

Jaya whips Centre, tells it to stop being a step-mother

Rediff.com22 Oct 2011

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday attacked the United Progressive Alliance government for "reducing states to glorified municipal corporations" by turning a deaf ear to their reasonable demands and described central proposals like the Communal Violence bill as "fascist".

Modi brainstorms over 'Viksit Bharat 2047' in last meet with ministers

Modi brainstorms over 'Viksit Bharat 2047' in last meet with ministers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Sources said a 100-day agenda for immediate steps to be taken after a new government is formed in May was deliberated upon during the meeting for its quick implementation.

Afghan peace council head meets PM Modi

Afghan peace council head meets PM Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Following the meeting, Abdullah tweeted that Modi assured him of India's continued support for the peace process in Afghanistan.

Modi slams Centre over 'lack of seriousness, pessimism'

Modi slams Centre over 'lack of seriousness, pessimism'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Fresh from his electoral triumph, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at the Centre's policies which "lack urgency or seriousness" and the "sense of pessimism" in the 12th Plan. "It seems that there is no urgency or seriousness in tackling the economic crises facing the country. There has been a virtual lack of direction in the macroeconomic management of the country," Modi said.

'Humiliated' Jayalalithaa walks out of NDC meet

'Humiliated' Jayalalithaa walks out of NDC meet

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Tami Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa walked out of the National Development Council meeting in Delhi on Thursday after being interrupted during her speech. "I was barely able to finish one third of my speech. To show my protest, I have walked out of the NDC meet. I began my speech; they rang the bell soon after. This is humiliating," Jayalalithaa told media personnel.

Draft 12th Plan proposes spectrum trading

Draft 12th Plan proposes spectrum trading

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

National Development Council meet to discuss this next week.

Apex Council meeting: BCCI undecided on Ranji schedule

Apex Council meeting: BCCI undecided on Ranji schedule

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

A decision on Ranji Trophy was expected to be taken in the meeting on Sunday but the members could not find a consensus, despite BCCI president Sourav Ganguly batting firmly for the prestigious first-class tournament.

'Kamala Has A Very Strong Connect With India'

'Kamala Has A Very Strong Connect With India'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'This victory would mean a huge inspiration for the next generation who can say that coming from India I can be anybody I want to be if I work hard and acquire the right skills.' 'They could be the next President, members of the Senate, or another Sundar Pichai.'

Govt approves 12th Five Year Plan

Govt approves 12th Five Year Plan

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The 12th Plan document has already been approved by the full Planning Commission chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on September 15.

Special grant to madrasas to celebrate I-Day

Special grant to madrasas to celebrate I-Day

Rediff.com30 Dec 2007

These are the new government decisions outlined in the 11th Five Year Plan that was approved by the National Development Council recently. The Plan document, under the head 'Madarsas/Maktabs', says that "Every School and EGS/AIE center will receive a special grant to celebrate national festivals of Independence day and Republic Day. Hoisting of national flag at these institutions on these occasions is mandatory".

NCERT tweaks references to Babri Masjid, Gujarat riots, Hindutva

NCERT tweaks references to Babri Masjid, Gujarat riots, Hindutva

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Dropping references to the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, the killing of Muslims in Gujarat riots and Hindutva, and tweaking the reference to Manipur's merger with India are among the latest set of revisions made public by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in its textbooks.

The better half is not shining!

The better half is not shining!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

JD-U hopeful of 3 'respectable' cabinet berths

JD-U hopeful of 3 'respectable' cabinet berths

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

With 12 MPs, the JD-U is the second biggest Bharatiya Janata Party ally after the TDP's 16, and leaders of the saffron party are in touch with allies over ministerial berths and other issues.

Jay Shah takes over as Asian Cricket Council president

Jay Shah takes over as Asian Cricket Council president

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Jay Shah replaces Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Najmul Hasan Papon.

BJP wins any seat in Kashmir for first time

BJP wins any seat in Kashmir for first time

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Aijaz Hussain won the Khonmoh-II District Development Council seat in Srinagar, while Aijaz Ahmad Khan gave the party more reason to cheer by winning the Tulail seat in Bandipora district.

INDIA bloc divided in J-K as NC, PDP clash over seat-sharing deal

INDIA bloc divided in J-K as NC, PDP clash over seat-sharing deal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP accused National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah of leaving them "no option".

No country should...: Quad's clear message to China

No country should...: Quad's clear message to China

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Quad also vowed to work towards a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific, a region that has seen increasing Chinese military muscle-flexing in the last few years.

A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

This will also help test the effectiveness of preventing the entry of Nipah in target cells.

Govt launches web portal for COVID vaccine development

Govt launches web portal for COVID vaccine development

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The National Clinical Registry for COVID-19 will collect systematic data on clinical signs and symptoms, laboratory investigations, management protocols, the clinical course of COVID-19, disease spectrum and outcomes of patients.

NDA allies get 11 ministerial positions

NDA allies get 11 ministerial positions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party's National Democratic Alliance partners have got five cabinet ministerial berths in the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as against none in the outgoing government, given the party's dependence on allies for a majority in the Lok Sabha.

'This is a loud message to national parties...'

'This is a loud message to national parties...'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'... that they should listen to people of the soil of the North East and find a permanent solution to tribal problems.'

Rahul continues bike tour in Ladakh, next stop Kargil

Rahul continues bike tour in Ladakh, next stop Kargil

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Gandhi, who is currently on a tour of the Union Territory of Ladakh, covered a distance of about 130 km to reach Lamayuru where he will stay overnight before moving to Zanskar, a tehsil of Kargil district, on Wednesday. He will be in Kargil town on Thursday.

Water sharing: TN seeks timely solution

Water sharing: TN seeks timely solution

Rediff.com29 May 2007

"Our existing institutional arrangements for managing inter-state rivers seem to have broken down. Unless we create effective institutional arrangements, sharing of river waters is likely to become a source of internal conflict."

4 of P5 nations support India for permanent UNSC seat: Govt

4 of P5 nations support India for permanent UNSC seat: Govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Four out of five permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) have supported India's candidature for a permanent seat in the top world body, the government told the Lok Sabha on Friday.