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Sitharaman asks banks to roll out loan restructuring scheme by Sep 15

Sitharaman asks banks to roll out loan restructuring scheme by Sep 15

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The finance minister asked lenders to identify eligible borrowers and reach out to them and urged for quick implementation of a sustained resolution plan for the revival of every viable business.

PM declassifies 100 files on Netaji Subhas Bose

PM declassifies 100 files on Netaji Subhas Bose

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

The files, digitised and given "preliminary conservation treatment" by the National Archives of India, were released on the birth anniversary of Netaji.

Violence grips Karachi after MQM leader gunned down

Violence grips Karachi after MQM leader gunned down

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

At least nine people were killed and scores injured in Pakistan's financial capital Karachi On Tuesday as a fallout of political violence triggered by the shooting of an Muttahida Quami Movement leader and his brother by unidentified gunmen.

India-ASEAN call for 'full and effective' implementation of understanding on SCS

India-ASEAN call for 'full and effective' implementation of understanding on SCS

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

In a strong message to China, India and ASEAN on Thursday called for a "full and effective" implementation of the understanding between the parties involved in the South China Sea dispute, while stressing on maritime security and freedom of navigation in the critical sea lanes.

Olympians Sakshi, Karmakar receive Padma honours

Olympians Sakshi, Karmakar receive Padma honours

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar and discus thrower Vikas Gowda were the other sport spersons to receive the honour on Thursday.

Modi hails Nehru, asks youth to imbibe his scientific temper

Modi hails Nehru, asks youth to imbibe his scientific temper

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

He said the youth should take inspiration from him.

India, UK unveil 10-year roadmap to boost trade

India, UK unveil 10-year roadmap to boost trade

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Britain has finalised 1 billion pounds worth of new trade and investment with India, creating over 6,500 jobs in the UK, to be signed off at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The investments confirmed by Downing Street on Monday evening form part of an Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP), which will set the ambition to double the value of UK-India trade by 2030 and declare a shared intent to begin work towards a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). "Like every aspect of the UK-India relationship, the economic links between our countries make our people stronger and safer," Johnson said.

Find innovative methods to check frauds: PM to auditors

Find innovative methods to check frauds: PM to auditors

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Stressing the need to make evidence-based policy formulation an integral part of governance, the prime minister said auditors must resort to technical tools to iron out any chances of fraud in organisations and give a new identity to new India.

Meet the martyrs honoured by the President on I-Day

Meet the martyrs honoured by the President on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2010

The President has awarded Ashoka Chakra to (Late) Major Laishram Jyotin Singh (posthumous) and two Kirti Chakras (Posthumous) to Capt Davinder Singh Jass and Shri Vinod Kumar Choubey, Superintendent of Police, Chhattisgarh on the eve of Independence Day.

FM to hold review meet with Customs, Excise officials tomorrow

FM to hold review meet with Customs, Excise officials tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

According to a senior official of the Customs Department, the Finance Minister will hold review meeting on Service Tax Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme.

Terrorism is Pak's favourite child: PM at BRICS-BIMSTEC Summit

Terrorism is Pak's favourite child: PM at BRICS-BIMSTEC Summit

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Other world leaders too voiced concern against terrorism and vowed to fight it collectively.

Modi gifts Indian tea to US CEOs

Modi gifts Indian tea to US CEOs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted famous Indian tea to the captains of 11 large American corporations.

No god asks to celebrate festivals ostentatiously: Vardhan

No god asks to celebrate festivals ostentatiously: Vardhan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

No religion or God says that you have to visit pandals and temples and mosques to pray, Vardhan underlined.

Railways to set up 522 hospitals

Railways to set up 522 hospitals

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Presenting the Railway Budget for 2010-11 in Parliament, the minister said outpatient departments and diagnostic centres will be set up in several stations across India.

When thirst became a crisis in Maldives, IRCTC helped with water

When thirst became a crisis in Maldives, IRCTC helped with water

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

IRCTC has four Rail Neer plants.

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, the prime minister also spoke on renewable energy and the need to maintain a balance between development and the environment. Referring to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in January 2019, Modi said, "A special campaign is being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities with a holistic approach."

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Though the system is called faceless, it would have a room for inviting tax payers through video conferencing.

Rajnath reviews security situation in Kashmir, says open for talks

Rajnath reviews security situation in Kashmir, says open for talks

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Those who believe in Kashmiriyat, insaniyat and jamhooriyat are welcome to talk, he said.

Indians on show on Sunday at the Commonwealth Games

Indians on show on Sunday at the Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

It's a big day for India today as medals will be few good ties away from the athletes at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

The big gainers under PM's agri insurance plan

The big gainers under PM's agri insurance plan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Under the PMFBY - introduced in 2016 - farmers have to pay a maximum of 2 per cent of the sum insured for kharif and 1.5 per cent for rabi food and oilseed crops and 5 per cent for commercial/horticultural crops. Eighteen general insurance companies, including five public sector insurance firms, have been empanelled for the scheme's implementation.

Don't consider yourself alone in fight against terror: PM tells Sheikh Hasina

Don't consider yourself alone in fight against terror: PM tells Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

India's progress is linked to that of all its neighbours, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday

Aussie media hail India and its people

Aussie media hail India and its people

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

The Australian media hailed India and people of Delhi as "gracious hosts" for delivering a successful Commonwealth Games, overcoming all the hurdles they encountered in the controversy-ridden build up.

Yoga Day: Look who's leading by example

Yoga Day: Look who's leading by example

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Some of the big names who decided to roll out the yoga mat

Two militant hideouts busted in Kashmir, arms seized

Two militant hideouts busted in Kashmir, arms seized

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Security forces have busted 2 militant hideouts in Bandipora and Kupwara districts of Kashmir and recovered arms and ammunition, an Army spokesman said on Thursday.

Mamata proposes House for All scheme

Mamata proposes House for All scheme

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Presenting the Railway Budget for 2010-11 in Parliament, the minister said there are 14 lakh (1.4 million) employees of Indian Railways -- from officers to gangmen and the scheme will benefit all of them.

Incursions cast shadow on Sino-India meet, Modi raises issue

Incursions cast shadow on Sino-India meet, Modi raises issue

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

With the continuing stand-off in Ladakh casting a shadow over the Sino-India talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday raised 'serious concerns' over the repeated incidents along the border and sought an early settlement of the boundary question.

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs.

Sitharaman given a live demo of GST glitches

Sitharaman given a live demo of GST glitches

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

The aim of the exercise was to further simplify GST forms and make the filing process more user-friendly, the finance ministry said in a tweet, reports Dilasha Seth.

Modi's grand plans for Pranab da's birthday

Modi's grand plans for Pranab da's birthday

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Narendra Modi along with his team of 65 ministers will attend President Pranab Mukherjee's 79th birthday bash at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11. After a cake cutting and a toast by Team Modi, the President will host a dinner at the banquet hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

First anniversary: PM Modi meets President Mukherjee, VP Ansari

First anniversary: PM Modi meets President Mukherjee, VP Ansari

Rediff.com26 May 2015

On the occasion of first anniversary of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari.

PM Modi arrives in US to attend Nuclear Security Summit

PM Modi arrives in US to attend Nuclear Security Summit

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Attending the Nuclear Security Summit for the first time, Modi is expected to lay out his vision of securing nuclear weapons.

PM Modi to meet Rio-bound athletes

PM Modi to meet Rio-bound athletes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet the Indian athletes who will represent the country at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Suresh Prabhu: A star who can transform the Railways

Suresh Prabhu: A star who can transform the Railways

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Prabhu proposed an unprecedented 50% hike in investment.

UAE contingent leads R-Day parade

UAE contingent leads R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

The UAE is the second country after France to send troops to participate in the Republic Day parade of India, a tradition started last year.

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

If the government decides to go back to the old regime where the EPF was not taxed but the NPS was, the latter will become an unattractive product.

Modi meets Malaysia's newly-elected PM, holds 'productive' discussions

Modi meets Malaysia's newly-elected PM, holds 'productive' discussions

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Modi is among the first world leaders to meet Mahathir, who became the world's oldest elected leader.

France to invest 2 billion euros in India

France to invest 2 billion euros in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

France on Friday announced an investment of 2 billion Euros in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited French companies to pump in money in technology in the fastest growing economy.

Why is the colour of Economic Survey's cover sky blue?

Why is the colour of Economic Survey's cover sky blue?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The Survey adopts an unfettered approach in thinking about the appropriate economic model for India. This endeavour is reflected in the sky blue cover of the Survey, Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian said.

In Meghalaya, PM Modi tries his hand at 'Ka Bom'

In Meghalaya, PM Modi tries his hand at 'Ka Bom'

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday tried his hand in beating Khasi traditional drum as he wound up his two-day visit to Meghalaya.

PM Modi meets Saudi Crown Prince on sidelines of G20 summit

PM Modi meets Saudi Crown Prince on sidelines of G20 summit

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The two sides held discussions on enhancing investment in technology, renewable energy and food security.