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Why the South Korean president came calling

Why the South Korean president came calling

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Moon Jae-in's visit will play a crucial role in exploring complementarities between India's Act East policy and South Korea's New Southern policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Highlights of the Union Budget

Highlights of the Union Budget

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday presented the Union Budget for 2016-17.

HC admits plea to wind up KFA

HC admits plea to wind up KFA

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

The move also invalidates, albeit temporarily, Mallya's repeated assurances to the court and the public of a revival plan for the carrier.

How the US economy can grow at a healthy pace

How the US economy can grow at a healthy pace

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

The Federal Reserve must now ensure that higher inflation doesn't derail the US recovery.

Sinister agenda behind anti-CAA-NRC protests?

Sinister agenda behind anti-CAA-NRC protests?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Opponents of the CAA and NRC have gone to town accusing the BJP of an ulterior motive (read, disenfranchisement of Muslims) in implementing the NRC. By the same token it can be alleged that anti-CAA opponents have a nefarious agenda in mind that would be scuttled by the implementation of the NRC: Namely the accrual of dedicated vote banks and the restoration of Muslim hegemony over at least parts of India, especially Bengal and Assam, argues Vivek Gumaste.

17 states, over 100 locations: ED launches massive crackdown on shell firms

17 states, over 100 locations: ED launches massive crackdown on shell firms

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The agency said it searched a Mumbai-based operator who was running 700 shell companies with 20 dummy directors and had "converted Rs 46.7 crore for Chaggan Bhujbal", the jailed ex-Maharashtra deputy chief minister.

Aadhaar not must, says Centre as Opposition forces RS adjournment

Aadhaar not must, says Centre as Opposition forces RS adjournment

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Venkaiah Naidu said Aadhaar will not be made mandatory till the entire population gets such cards or UID numbers.

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

We can hope that some of the benefits of the rural spending - on irrigation, roads, etc -- will spur rural demand and improve rural productivity, says P V Subramanyam.

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

We can hope that some of the benefits of the rural spending - on irrigation, roads, etc -- will spur rural demand and improve rural productivity, says P V Subramanyam.

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Less of 'India Inc', more of a 'Bharat' Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

We can hope that some of the benefits of the rural spending - on irrigation, roads, etc -- will spur rural demand and improve rural productivity, says P V Subramanyam.

Rise in black money due to election funding

Rise in black money due to election funding

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Political funding of elections has led to the rise in black money in the economy.

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Reiterating his earlier stance, BJP's Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to sack RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Congress blames Modi for instigating Assam violence

Congress blames Modi for instigating Assam violence

Rediff.com4 May 2014

With 32 people being killed in Assam, the Centre on Sunday said it is determined to curb attacks on minorities as the violence there was aimed at starting a "full-fledged communal conflagration".

What will Saiyami play next?

What will Saiyami play next?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'Nothing comes easy, but I knew what I was getting in to.'

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Is this why Rahul visits temples?

Is this why Rahul visits temples?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'When it comes to national politics, the Modi-Shah BJP has successfully redefined secularism.' 'If a party like the Congress has to have a future, it has to move closer to the secular centre from the far Left where its Left infatuation during the UPA years dragged it,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Why changes were needed in the land acquisition law

Why changes were needed in the land acquisition law

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

A picture has been created that present government is anti-farmer, which is absolutely wrong, says BJP MP Bhupender Yadav.

Income tax filing to be lot easier

Income tax filing to be lot easier

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Some of the policy measures announced are expected to go a long way in removing current challenges on financing faced by businesses and also increasing economic activity, especially in areas of construction and manufacturing.

Congress, BJP got Rs 5,450 cr from 'unknown sources'

Congress, BJP got Rs 5,450 cr from 'unknown sources'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

I-T returns data show 83% of the Congress' and 65% of the BJP's total income was from anonymous benefactors.

More gainers than losers in India Inc from Budget

More gainers than losers in India Inc from Budget

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Budget in the medium term aims to kick-start the investment cycle.

Declare foreign assets and income to avoid penalty

Declare foreign assets and income to avoid penalty

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Do not declare them under Income Tax.

'Demonetisation was illegal'

'Demonetisation was illegal'

Rediff.com14 May 2018

'I want the prime minister to be punished because he put our country in difficulties as he took this decision without Cabinet approval.' 'When he had already ordered the printing of new currency notes on May 19, 2016, why did he tell lies to the country?'

RS passes bill to grant constitutional status to NCBC

RS passes bill to grant constitutional status to NCBC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The demand was raised during a debate on the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill 2017 in the Upper House, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 2 superseding the amendments earlier carried out by the Rajya Sabha.

Why this BJP Dalit MP chose to speak up now

Why this BJP Dalit MP chose to speak up now

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Ahead of the 2019 elections, the race for consolidating the Dalit vote-bank has intensified among all the political parties, more so in Uttar Pradesh, where the community comprises almost 21 per cent of the population.

India's GDP to expand at 7.5% in 2017-18: Jaitley

India's GDP to expand at 7.5% in 2017-18: Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

India's growth, he said, remains resilient with low inflation, fiscal prudence and low current account deficit, talking about robust structural reform measures.

Land acquisition and democracy

Land acquisition and democracy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Those who have a long-range mission of true nation-building will pay close attention to World Bank's new action plan for fairness in all matters of land use, says Rajni Bakshi.

Missing CCD owner's body found near Mangaluru river

Missing CCD owner's body found near Mangaluru river

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The 58-year-old businessman, who is also the son-in-law of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, has been missing since Monday evening from Mangaluru.

SC verdict on validity of Aadhaar, other major issues today

SC verdict on validity of Aadhaar, other major issues today

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

A key argument against the Aadhaar scheme was that it was violative of the nine-judge bench verdict that had held that Right to Privacy is a fundamental right under the Constitution.

Govt to push insurance sector reforms despite opposition

Govt to push insurance sector reforms despite opposition

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Govt is keen to push reforms in the insurance sector.

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Dev for me embodied all that kind of charm, optimism, energy, vulnerability, awkwardness and yet strength.' 'He's in every scene for two hours.' 'He has to play drama, melodrama, romance, pathos, comedy.' 'It was a relief when he said yes.'

Did the RBI keep the PM in the dark?

Did the RBI keep the PM in the dark?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

'When I met the prime minister on November 15 there was no RBI report with the prime minister as to why this was done.' 'When I asked the PMO officer about this, he said the RBI did not bring this to the PM and did it independently.' 'When I asked how could the RBI ban DCCBs from accepting deposits from farmers in old notes when the government gazette released on November 9 allowed them to do so, this officer told me that not even senior PMO officials had any idea about this RBI ban.'

Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The judiciary has started going beyond the technicalities of the agreements and awarding compensation to buyers.

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The PM alleged that a 'PC' (percentage commission) culture has become the state government's identity.

Why India's construction slowdown threatens to increase poverty

Why India's construction slowdown threatens to increase poverty

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The construction sector is now India's second-largest employer after agriculture, the trend coinciding with India's high-growth phase and decline in poverty levels

The rise of Hindutva 2.0

The rise of Hindutva 2.0

Rediff.com6 May 2017

The Modi-Shah definition of secularism is, India is a confident, resurgent Hindu, and therefore secular, country.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

How to prevent another 26/11

How to prevent another 26/11

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'The government must covertly eliminate the leaders of terrorist organisations abroad so as to eliminate the problem at its roots,' recommends Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

How Karnataka got Modi-fied

How Karnataka got Modi-fied

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The Karnataka verdict was something that even the Bharatiya Janata Party did not expect. Through the campaign when the leaders in the BJP were asked what they expected in Karnataka they said, "for the public we say 18, but realistically we are expecting anything between 10 and 12."

To allow increased govt spending, Budget maybe flexible on fiscal deficit

To allow increased govt spending, Budget maybe flexible on fiscal deficit

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

At a time when major economies have increased spending, India will have to do the same.