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It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Their rematch, long anticipated, but hardly clamoured for, is broadly expected to mirror the 2020 campaign, though Trump will run this time under the spectre of 91 felony charges.

Quota committee to finalise report on Sep 27

Quota committee to finalise report on Sep 27

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

The panel would like to submit its final report by the month end, said Moily, who is also chairman of the Administrative Reforms Commission.

Sorry state of affairs: SC on lack of sexual harassment panels at workplace

Sorry state of affairs: SC on lack of sexual harassment panels at workplace

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The top court said there are serious lapses in the enforcement of the 2013 Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act.

India to advocate for food security, WTO reforms at upcoming Geneva meeting

India to advocate for food security, WTO reforms at upcoming Geneva meeting

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal is set to attend a two-day meeting from October 23 at the World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters in Geneva, that would focus on finding solutions and giving the 'necessary political push' for at least some crucial global trade issues. Next week's meeting comes ahead of the WTO's 13th ministerial conference (MC13), scheduled in Abu Dhabi in February 2024. It will see participation of senior government officials from all WTO member nations.

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Kerala's election discourse operates surreptitiously. Its explicit face focuses on important national and local issues. At the same time, it seeks to secure apt communal equations to ensure votes, notes Shyam G Menon.

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition in Maharashtra on Tuesday announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray securing a substantial portion with 21 seats, while the Congress will contest 17 seats, and the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar 10 seats.

Govt gets 7th extension to frame Citizenship Act rules

Govt gets 7th extension to frame Citizenship Act rules

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

While the permission has been granted from the Rajya Sabha till December 31, 2022, the Lok Sabha has granted the time till January 9, 2023.

BCCI could incur huge losses if Lodha reforms implemented

BCCI could incur huge losses if Lodha reforms implemented

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The BCCI will have to face financial losses to the tune of crores if the Supreme Court-appointed RM Lodha Committee recommendations on Indian Premier League are to be implemented, President Anurag Thakur said on Sunday.

Manipur MLAs write to PM; demand NRC, disarmament

Manipur MLAs write to PM; demand NRC, disarmament

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Forty MLAs from violence-hit Manipur have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the state requires complete disarmament to foster an environment of peace and security.

MSP, hiking 50% quota, VVPAT, no Agnipath: Congress rolls out manifesto

MSP, hiking 50% quota, VVPAT, no Agnipath: Congress rolls out manifesto

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Right to apprenticeship, legal guarantee for MSP, passing a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs, a nation-wide caste census and scrapping of Agnipath scheme are among the promises made by the Congress in its Lok Sabha polls manifesto released on Friday.

Muizzu strikes reconciliatory tone, says India closest ally, seeks debt relief

Muizzu strikes reconciliatory tone, says India closest ally, seeks debt relief

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

On Thursday, in his first interview with the local media since assuming office, Muizzu said India was instrumental in providing aid to the Maldives and has implemented the "greatest number" of projects.

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The committee's mandate is to "identify the few critical points in respect of the said judgement for the General Body of the BCCI to consider before its submission to the Hon'ble Supreme Court".

Implementation of PFRDA Act a major task: FM

Implementation of PFRDA Act a major task: FM

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The PFRDA Act would give statutory status to the pensions sector regulator, and in addition to other objectives, aims to address apprehensions regarding safety and yield under the National Pension System.

Trade issues that India, Saudi Arabia discussed

Trade issues that India, Saudi Arabia discussed

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

India and Saudi Arabia on Monday decided to expedite implementation of the $50 billion West Coast refinery project, and identified energy, defence, semiconductor and space as areas for intensified cooperation during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Dr Arun Jamkar, former vice chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, makes a strong case for reforming Indian medical education and believes that the National Medical Commission Bill is historic.

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if...

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

This time, Delhi saw a sharp improvement in air quality just ahead of Diwali which can be attributed to intermittent rainfall on Friday and wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants.

Law Commission may work on Uniform Civil Code

Law Commission may work on Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Desai and members of the Uttarakhand panel met the Law Commission chairman, Justice (retired) Ritu Raj Awasthi, and members KT Sankaran, Anand Paliwal and DP Verma.

Lalduhoma sworn in as Mizoram CM

Lalduhoma sworn in as Mizoram CM

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma was sworn in as the chief minister of Mizoram on Friday.

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of the Republic Day 2023.

Rs 1,900 crore deficit likely to hit infrastructure projects in FY23

Rs 1,900 crore deficit likely to hit infrastructure projects in FY23

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce has observed that a massive shortfall in the budgetary allocation of over Rs 1,900 crore by the finance ministry to the industry department may have an adverse impact on the implementation of infrastructure (infra) projects in 2022-23 (FY23). While the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) had sought Rs 10,267 crore from the finance ministry for FY23, it received Rs 8,348-crore allocation. For the National Industrial Corridor Development & Implementation Trust (NICDIT), the finance ministry has allocated Rs 1,500 crore instead of Rs 2,400 crore demanded for the project.

UGC, expert panel against eminence tag to Bengal's Jadavpur varsity, Jamia

UGC, expert panel against eminence tag to Bengal's Jadavpur varsity, Jamia

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The ministry of education is yet to take call on the recommendations by the empowered expert committee and the University Grants Commission.

Jet Air not in a rush to start flying: CEO designate

Jet Air not in a rush to start flying: CEO designate

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Jet Airways CEO-designate Sanjiv Kapoor on Monday said the new management does not want to be "in a rush" to restart operations while asserting that the airline will be unique and different. The ownership transfer of the airline under the insolvency resolution plan is facing hurdles over differences between the winning bidder and lenders. "We don't want to be in a rush," Kapoor said.

PM sets up committee to assess status of tribals

PM sets up committee to assess status of tribals

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

On the lines of the Sachar Committee for Muslims, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has set up a panel to assess the status of Scheduled Tribes, to ensure their progress in socio-economic, health and education fields.

'Rahul Gandhi Has No Idea How To Resurrect Congress'

'Rahul Gandhi Has No Idea How To Resurrect Congress'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'Rahul Gandhi never gets firsthand information. He does not know what is good or bad going on in the party.'

India's National Security is being transformed

India's National Security is being transformed

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Modi felt there were too many silos with no arrangement to take a comprehensive view on national security. The PM has entrusted NSA Ajit Doval to evolve a comprehensive roadmap and get it implemented, reveals Nitin Gokhale, Editor-in-Chief, Strategic News International.

'Your mother did it': Prashant Kishor's advice to Rahul Gandhi

'Your mother did it': Prashant Kishor's advice to Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Kishore said the Congress and its supporters are bigger than any individual and Gandhi should not be stubborn that it must be him who will deliver for the party despite repeated failures.

IBC: Timely support from the judiciary is MUST

IBC: Timely support from the judiciary is MUST

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

IBC has been revolutionary in many ways and is a formidable instrument for stress resolution. And despite the room for improvement, the overall effectiveness of IBC in the distress space is unmatched, notes Saloni Kothari.

Union ministers to meet farmers gathering for Delhi march

Union ministers to meet farmers gathering for Delhi march

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

A team of three Union ministers will hold talks on Monday with a delegation of farmer leaders, who are planning to march towards Delhi to press for their demands.

Delhi chokes on thick smog as air quality remains severe

Delhi chokes on thick smog as air quality remains severe

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Air quality in Delhi and its suburbs dropped to the severe category again on Wednesday morning, with smoke from post-harvest paddy straw burning in neighbouring states accounting for one-third of the air pollution in the national capital.

Farmers to take call on govt offer to buy pulses, maize at MSP

Farmers to take call on govt offer to buy pulses, maize at MSP

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

A panel of Union ministers held a fourth round of talks with farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Sunday over their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP, as thousands of protesting farmers camped at the Punjab-Haryana border.

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The ruling Congress is seeking to retain power in Chhattisgarh by banking on the welfare schemes of the Bhupesh Baghel government, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is hoping to corner it on the issues of alleged corruption, religious conversions and unfulfilled poll promises.

Kerala FM is new chairman of GST Empowered Committee

Kerala FM is new chairman of GST Empowered Committee

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The GST, an indirect tax regime, is to be rolled out from April 2016.

Diwali firecrackers only from 7-10 pm in Mumbai: HC

Diwali firecrackers only from 7-10 pm in Mumbai: HC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice G S Kulkarni said while it was not going to order a ban on bursting of firecrackers, a balance needs to be struck considering the deteriorating air quality index (AQI) in the metropolis.

Congress's 5 poll guarantees in Karnataka to have 'conditions apply' clause?

Congress's 5 poll guarantees in Karnataka to have 'conditions apply' clause?

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Will the new Congress government implement the five 'guarantees' that helped it in part to wrest power from the Bharatiya Janata Party in toto or will they now add a "conditions apply" clause?

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Three countries share a common interest in warding off cyber attacks from various agencies PLA is developing and training in China.

Delhi squanders rain gain, Diwali pollution up by 45%

Delhi squanders rain gain, Diwali pollution up by 45%

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Squandering the relief due to rain, Delhi recorded a jump in pollution levels and a smoky haze returned on Monday morning after residents flouted the ban on firecrackers on Diwali night.

Maha to make voter registration mandatory for students above 18 years

Maha to make voter registration mandatory for students above 18 years

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

State Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil also said that the government will introduce four-year degree courses from June 2023 as mandated under the National Education Policy and the universities will have to implement the decision.

China bids to legitimise claim over Tibet through...

China bids to legitimise claim over Tibet through...

Rediff.com19 May 2023

China is trying to legitimise its claim over Tibet through museums, and cultural institutions in the region, according to Tibet Rights Collective.

'Sloganeering' by visitors in RS: Oppn writes to chairman

'Sloganeering' by visitors in RS: Oppn writes to chairman

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Rajya Sabha members Mausam Noor and Priyanka Chaturvedi have written to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, complaining about 'sloganeering' from the visitors' gallery of the House on September 21 and requesting him to take action in the matter.

PDP-BJP coordination committee to meet in Jammu on Friday

PDP-BJP coordination committee to meet in Jammu on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir have formed a 10-member coordination committee to 'ensure that the agenda for the alliance is implemented within the defined timeframe and all the policy issues adhered to in letter and spirit'.