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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

State FMs meet Nirmala, demand fiscal stimulus

State FMs meet Nirmala, demand fiscal stimulus

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Sitharaman exhorted the states to work together with the Centre, stating that while the Union government sets the direction of economic growth, it is for the states to ensure effective implementation on the ground.

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.

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.

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.

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 celebrates Diwali with soldiers near India-China border

PM celebrates Diwali with soldiers near India-China border

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Greeting the jawans on the occasion, the prime minister said their devotion to duty in the remote icy heights, is enabling the strength of the nation, and securing the future and the dreams of 125 crore Indians,

India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile off Odisha's coast

India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile off Odisha's coast

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The missile is capable of intercepting incoming targets at an altitude of 15 to 25 km was launched against multiple simulated targets of 1,500 km class ballistic missile.

Amidst tensions, HM Rajnath to visit troubled Kashmir Valley on Wednesday

Amidst tensions, HM Rajnath to visit troubled Kashmir Valley on Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

During his visit, Rajnath will review the situation and may hold talks with cross section of people.

Shalimar director Krishna Shah passes away

Shalimar director Krishna Shah passes away

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The filmmaker was 75.

Indian team is not dependent on one or two players, sasy Gopichand

Indian team is not dependent on one or two players, sasy Gopichand

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Chief national coach P Gopichand, on Tuesday, hailed the depth Indian badminton has achieved over the years, saying the team is no more dependent on one or two players.

Fmr French Prez meets PM, presses for global action against terror

Fmr French Prez meets PM, presses for global action against terror

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

PM Modi hails India's military prowess on Kargil Vijay Diwas

PM Modi hails India's military prowess on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on this day every year, marking successful conclusion of the war with Pakistan in the Kargil-Drass sector of Jammu and Kashmir in 1999.

Modi becomes first Indian PM to visit Sri Lanka in 28 years

Modi becomes first Indian PM to visit Sri Lanka in 28 years

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flew into Colombo in the early hours for a historic visit during which he is expected to hold talks with the country's top leadership.

Poverty-stricken Asian Games gold medallist boxer gets SAI aid

Poverty-stricken Asian Games gold medallist boxer gets SAI aid

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Dingko Singh, who made Manipur proud by clinching a gold medal in boxing at the 1998 Asian Games is fighting for his survival as he is going toe-to-toe with bile-duct cancer.

Rahul criticises Modi for H1-B failure, calls him a 'weak PM'

Rahul criticises Modi for H1-B failure, calls him a 'weak PM'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The Congress on its Twitter handle also criticised Modi's US visit.

India is in a financial mess

India is in a financial mess

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'In a serious fiscal situation like this, an ostrich-like focus on annual budgeting, event management and defensive rhetoric will only make matters worse,' warns Rathin Roy.

Government writes to AIBA, seeks reversal on Sarita's ban

Government writes to AIBA, seeks reversal on Sarita's ban

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The government has written to AIBA to revoke the suspension of boxer Sarita Devi, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.