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Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'The economy has to become the government's No. 1 priority, which it is not at the moment,' says T N Ninan.

Adityanath meets affected families in Sonbhadra

Adityanath meets affected families in Sonbhadra

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Targeting opposition parties, Adityanath alleged the agricultural land on which tribals used to practice traditional agriculture was registered "in the name of a Congress leader in a wrong way in 1955". He also claimed that the village head and his brother involved in the incident were associated with the Samajwadi Party.

Fodder scam files go missing, FIR registered

Fodder scam files go missing, FIR registered

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

A first information report has been lodged in connection with the theft of about 500 files of Bihar's animal husbandry directorate which are supposedly related to the multi-crore fodder scam.

Deadline to link Aadhaar with welfare schemes extended to June 30

Deadline to link Aadhaar with welfare schemes extended to June 30

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The extension has been given as the government wanted to ensure that genuine beneficiaries who do not have an Aadhaar number are not denied benefits for the lack of the biometric identifier

Centre to issue government securities without foreign limits soon

Centre to issue government securities without foreign limits soon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

While the FPI limit on most bond issues would not be raised above 6 per cent, there would be some in which there would be no limits, reports Arup Roychoudhury.

Mehul Choksi, Vijay Mallya in Rs 68,607 cr loan writeoff list: RBI

Mehul Choksi, Vijay Mallya in Rs 68,607 cr loan writeoff list: RBI

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

According to the RTI reply, absconding diamantaire Choksi's company Gitanjali Gems tops the list of the defaulters with a whopping amount of Rs 5,492 crore. This is followed by REI Agro with Rs 4,314 crore and Winsome Diamonds with Rs 4,076 crore. Rotomac Global Private Limited has funded advances of Rs 2,850 crore which have been technically written off and Kudos Chemie Ltd with Rs 2,326 crore, Ruchi Soya Industries Limited, now owned by Ramdev's Patanjali, with Rs 2,212 crore and Zoom Developers Pvt Ltd with Rs 2,012 crore being the other companies to default on the payment. Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines figures in the list at number 9, with outstanding of Rs 1943 crore which have been technically written off by the banks.

'Pinarayi Vijayan has been the target of the most vicious personal attacks'

'Pinarayi Vijayan has been the target of the most vicious personal attacks'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'During Amit Shah's recent visit to Kerala, the strategy of concentrating the attacks on the CM on false charges was clear enough.'

After OROP, another demand taking shape within armed forces

After OROP, another demand taking shape within armed forces

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The military will now demand further pay and promotion parity with civilians

'Humiliating treatment' may amount to sexual harassment: Govt

'Humiliating treatment' may amount to sexual harassment: Govt

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Humiliating treatment which is likely to affect women government employees' health or safety may amount to sexual harassment, the government said on Wednesday.

Submitted tax-saving documents? Do it now and save money!

Submitted tax-saving documents? Do it now and save money!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Ensure the employer has all relevant documents. Else, your pay will take a serious hit in the next two months.

CBI registers case against ex-VC of Viswa Bharati

CBI registers case against ex-VC of Viswa Bharati

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against former Viswa Bharati University Vice Chancellor Sushanta Kumar Dattagupta

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Rishi Sunak, Sailesh Vara and Suella Fernandes were the three new Indian-origin MPs to be inducted into the Theresa May govt.

The Hindu who will curate the Babri mosque museum

The Hindu who will curate the Babri mosque museum

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

From the kind of food to the art which will be displayed at the museum, historian Pushpesh Pant shares his vision.

Sebi bats for ploughing PF money into equities

Sebi bats for ploughing PF money into equities

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The EPFO, which has 50 million subscribers, provides annual interest of 8.75 per cent on provident fund deposits.

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Fund managers weren't too worried in 2014, as it was a year of positive surprises.

Fans rage on social media over empty seats at World Cup

Fans rage on social media over empty seats at World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Iceland were holding Argentina 1-1 at halftime in their World Cup Group D match on Saturday after Alfred Finnbogason hit back to cancel out Sergio Aguero's opener for the South Americans.

Social security numbers in a year

Social security numbers in a year

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The National Social Security Number will be issued to the 4 crore (40 million) members covered by the scheme on the lines of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) given by the income tax department.

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The defence minister clearly asserted that there will be no budgetary constraints to enhance the capability of the Army and meeting its other requirements.

BJP to hold 200 events as part of Modi govt's 2nd anniversary

BJP to hold 200 events as part of Modi govt's 2nd anniversary

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The party said, besides MPs and MLAs, all its office bearers will take part in the events which will include public meetings, intellectual conventions, press conferences and interactions with beneficiaries of the government's welfare schemes.

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

In a video message posted on social media, the British prime minister said that he will continue to lead the United Kingdom government's response to the deadly virus, which has claimed 578 lives.

Justice Mathur to head 7th Central Pay Commission

Justice Mathur to head 7th Central Pay Commission

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has approved composition of the 7th Pay Commission, which will revise the salaries of over 50 lakh Central government employees.

Journalists can file I-T returns at PIB

Journalists can file I-T returns at PIB

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Journalists and camerapersons can file their income tax returns at special counters being set at Press Information Bureau in Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, during September 24-26.

Kejriwal govt to deliver 40 public services at doorstep from 2018

Kejriwal govt to deliver 40 public services at doorstep from 2018

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Among 40 pubic services which will be covered under the scheme in the first phase are caste certificates, income certificates, driving licences, new water and sewer connections, driving licences, duplicate driving licences, handicap pension schemes, domicile certificates, issuance of delayed birth order, Lalo Dora certificates etc.

'After UP results, I doubt if the Indian voter is smart'

'After UP results, I doubt if the Indian voter is smart'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'We worked hard, brought a very positive manifesto saying this is what we have done and this is what we will do.' 'But people liked something else.' 'They didn't like expressways, they want a bullet train.' 'I have realised that in a democracy, the poor doesn't know what they want.'

CBI awaiting nod to act on the high and mighty

CBI awaiting nod to act on the high and mighty

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

As per the norms, sanction for prosecution has to be decided within four months time of the CBI seeking such a permission.

Don't look now but China's military is changing!

Don't look now but China's military is changing!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

In a few years from now, India will be looking at an entirely different type of military adversary across the borders, in our waters, in the air, in space and in our communication networks, says Nitin Pai.

Governor, emergency manager defend Detroit bankruptcy

Governor, emergency manager defend Detroit bankruptcy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Less than 24 hours after Detroit filed the largest municipal bankruptcy in US history, the two men behind the historic action -- Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr -- defended the move in an interview with Reuters.

Unexpected lessons from a surgery

Unexpected lessons from a surgery

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'It was to be a two hour long surgery and anything could go wrong,' recalls Veenu Sandhu.

Piyush Goyal's maiden Budget, at a glance

Piyush Goyal's maiden Budget, at a glance

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Here are the key highlights of the Interim Budget 2019-20 presented by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Show courtesy to MPs, Modi sarkar tells babus

Show courtesy to MPs, Modi sarkar tells babus

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

All communication received from Members of Parliament should be promptly responded to and government servants should show courtesy and consideration to the parliamentarians, the Centre has said.

Parliamentary Panel demands person with credential to lead SAI

Parliamentary Panel demands person with credential to lead SAI

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resource Development headed by Satyanarayan Jatiya has slammed SAI for not roping in sportspersons even 20 years after being asked for restructuring of the "unwieldy and monolithic bureaucratic organisation

Green concerns cloud govt's divestment drive

Green concerns cloud govt's divestment drive

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Some overseas investors refuse to be part of roadshows, citing environment risks

Rajiv Mehrishi's retirement to leave big shoes to fill

Rajiv Mehrishi's retirement to leave big shoes to fill

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Bureaucrats heading disinvestment and financial services usually don't get appointed as finance secretary.

Sebi-FMC merger talks back at North Block

Sebi-FMC merger talks back at North Block

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

DEA officials to push for this at a meeting with FM Jaitley.

PM proposes, babu disposes

PM proposes, babu disposes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

'We should hope and pray that the PM's sentiment is not held ransom by machinations and craftiness of a few junior babus who throw in an imaginary impediment at every welfare measure and snigger and giggle at the sidelines every time a soldier is ill at ease,' says Major Navdeep Singh on the one rank one pension debate.

Why does Modi want India's youth to sell pakodas?

Why does Modi want India's youth to sell pakodas?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'Given that he would have a good understanding of how many jobs the economy can create at the moment, was Modi hailing the modest pakoda-seller to infuse some charm in self-employment?' asks Udit Misra.

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Four people have died including one each in Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra.

How Goyal's tax breaks will apply to you

How Goyal's tax breaks will apply to you

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The point to note is that since the new rebate is up to a taxable income of Rs 5 lakh, if anyone earns even little more (say, even Rs 100 more) than this amount, he would have to pay all the taxes, according to the existing slabs.