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LS sits till 11.58 pm to conclude debate on railways

LS sits till 11.58 pm to conclude debate on railways

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Nearly a 100 members participated in the debate which began Thursday afternoon and concluded at 11.58 pm.

Darjeeling tea hits 8-yr low in auctions

Darjeeling tea hits 8-yr low in auctions

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Geopolitical headwinds leading to lower demand from export markets, coupled with lower domestic buying, have dragged the auction average of Darjeeling tea to its lowest level since 2015. Data from Calcutta Tea Traders Association (CTTA) shows that the average price of Darjeeling tea at Kolkata auctions for January-December 2023 was Rs 319.74 per kg. The last time it dipped below this level was in 2015 at Rs 285.71 per kg.

No cross-voting, 5 Independents didn't vote for MVA: Praful Patel

No cross-voting, 5 Independents didn't vote for MVA: Praful Patel

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Praful Patel said all the MLAs of the NCP, the Congress, and the Shiv Sena voted as per the party line.

Raut calls BJP's RS poll win 'mandate of horse-trading'

Raut calls BJP's RS poll win 'mandate of horse-trading'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Raut said Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was distressed over the defeat of Sanjay Pawar.

'Rs 17 a day an insult to farmers'

'Rs 17 a day an insult to farmers'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Shortly after the Union Budget was announced, political leaders from across the spectrum reacted to it. Here's what some of our leaders said.

Now, 1,700 passengers, 3 stops for Shramik trains

Now, 1,700 passengers, 3 stops for Shramik trains

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Bihar has accepted the most workers back with 100 trains, West Bengal has given nod to two, while eight more trains are in the pipeline.

Javadekar meets Naidu in Hyderabad; TDP-BJP alliance safe

Javadekar meets Naidu in Hyderabad; TDP-BJP alliance safe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

After stating openly that the Telugu Desam Party would fight the elections without the Bharatiya Janata Party in Seemandhra, TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu has now agreed to keep the alliance alive.

RS polls: Maha BJP finalises strategy; MVA confident of its candidates' win

RS polls: Maha BJP finalises strategy; MVA confident of its candidates' win

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Maha Vikas Aghadi, comprising the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress, has called a meeting of its MLAs in Mumbai on June 7.

Surprised at PM's 'hatred' for Maharashtra: Supriya Sule

Surprised at PM's 'hatred' for Maharashtra: Supriya Sule

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Sule, citing Railway Ministry documents, said the largest number of Shramik Special trains -- 1033 -- were operated from Gujarat, followed by Maharashtra (817) and Punjab (429).

What Will Be Modi's Road To 2024?

What Will Be Modi's Road To 2024?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

The BJP's challenge is whether it can again deflate a Congress, which now looks reinvigorated and has adopted sharper messaging around its 'guarantees', and several regional parties, especially in Bihar, Maharashtra and West Bengal.

Centre waives off customs duty on oxygen, vaccines

Centre waives off customs duty on oxygen, vaccines

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

This will boost availability of these items as well as make them cheaper, it said, adding that Modi also directed the revenue department to ensure seamless and quick custom clearance of such equipment.

Inter-state council rejigged, Amit Shah is standing committee chief

Inter-state council rejigged, Amit Shah is standing committee chief

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Ten Union ministers will be the permanent invitees to the Inter-State Council, according to an official notification.

India, US to end 6 WTO disputes, Delhi to drop tit-for-tat tariffs

India, US to end 6 WTO disputes, Delhi to drop tit-for-tat tariffs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

In a major development, India and the US have agreed to end six trade disputes at the WTO through mutually agreed solutions, while New Delhi will remove retaliatory customs duties on certain American products such as almonds, walnuts, and apples.

In his inimitable style, Rahul Bajaj ruffles FM's feathers

In his inimitable style, Rahul Bajaj ruffles FM's feathers

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

In a recent awards event, industrialist Rahul Bajaj said that India Inc was afraid of criticising the Narendra Modi government, The comment drew flak from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam who said spreading one's own impression "can hurt national interest".

Koo is finally a true Indian company

Koo is finally a true Indian company

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Koo has so far raised $4.1 mn in Series A funding from existing investors Accel, Kalaari Capital, Blume Ventures and 3one4 Capital.

Traders' body seeks to ban Amazon's e-com biz in India

Traders' body seeks to ban Amazon's e-com biz in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Traders' body CAIT on Thursday urged the government to impose a ban on Amazon's e-commerce portal and its operations in India, accusing the global e-tailing giant of indulging in predatory pricing, deep discounting and inventory control. Addressing a press conference, CAIT secretary-general Praveen Khandelwal demanded an "immediate ban on Amazon's portal and its operations in India" and an investigation against the company in a time-bound manner. He also urged the government to probe the business practices of Amazon and Flipkart. However, responding to the allegations, both Amazon and Flipkart said they remain compliant with Indian laws.

BJP, Congress spar over Parliament logjam

BJP, Congress spar over Parliament logjam

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

With the all-party meetings called by Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla producing no breakthrough to end the deadlock in Parliament, Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Pralhad Joshi accused opposition parties of repeatedly 'insulting' Dhankhar.

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Along with Modi, senior BJP leaders including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar, all ministers in Modi 2.0 Cabinet, took oath as cabinet ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In all, 71 ministers were sworn-in along with Modi, taking the strength of the Union council to 72.

LIC IPO: Large Investors' View Sought

LIC IPO: Large Investors' View Sought

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Global investors have cited the ongoing war and high valuations of Indian equity markets as a reason to skip the IPO.

Dinesh Trivedi, once close confidant of Mamata, joins BJP

Dinesh Trivedi, once close confidant of Mamata, joins BJP

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Former Trinamool Congress MP Dinesh Trivedi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday, weeks after he announced quitting his Rajya Sabha membership on the floor of the House deploring 'violence' in poll-bound West Bengal.

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Koo, which works on similar lines as Twitter, was born with a focus on regional language, unlike Twitter and Facebook, which are very popular but primarily cater to an English-speaking audience, reports Neha Alawadhi.

India attracted massive FDI worth $239 bn since 2014

India attracted massive FDI worth $239 bn since 2014

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The main sectors that receive the maximum foreign inflows include services, computer software and hardware, telecommunications, trading, construction, automobile, and power.

Revealed: Why Urjit Patel quit as RBI governor

Revealed: Why Urjit Patel quit as RBI governor

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Patel, who headed the RBI from September 2016 till his sudden resignation in December 2018, says in his book thta the government seemed to lose enthusiasm for the new bankruptcy law in the middle of the year he left the central bank. Though Patel does not name anybody in the book, the mid-2018 period he refers to is the time when Piyush Goyal held temporary charge of the finance ministry between May and August.

The most important number in Sitharaman's 2nd Budget

The most important number in Sitharaman's 2nd Budget

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The numbers become all the more important because actual tax collections fell short by Rs 1.91 trillion compared to what was projected in 2018-19. Besides, the Budget for FY20 did not give actual figures for 2018-19, but the revised numbers given in the interim Budget.

Farmer killed, 12 cops hurt as stir turns violent; Delhi march put on hold

Farmer killed, 12 cops hurt as stir turns violent; Delhi march put on hold

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

A 21-year-old farmer was killed and a few others injured following a clash between security personnel and protesting farmers at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border.

Air India to buy 250 planes from Airbus

Air India to buy 250 planes from Airbus

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Tata Group-owned Air India will buy 250 aircraft, including 40 wide-body planes, from Airbus as the airline expands its fleet and operations. This is the first time in more than 17 years that Air India has placed an aircraft order. It is also the first order placed by the carrier under the ownership of Tata Group. On Tuesday, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said Air India has signed a letter of intent to acquire 250 aircraft from Airbus.

Entire Nagaland declared 'disturbed' under AFSPA for 6 months

Entire Nagaland declared 'disturbed' under AFSPA for 6 months

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The extension comes three days after the Centre constituted a high-level committee under the chairmanship of Registrar General and Census Commissioner Vivek Joshi with Additional Secretary in the Union Home Ministry Piyush Goyal as its Member-Secretary.

Vande Bharat Express, India's fastest train, flagged off

Vande Bharat Express, India's fastest train, flagged off

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The semi-high speed Train 18, which has been recently rechristened Vande Bharat Express, can run up to a maximum speed of 160 kmph and has travel classes like Shatabdi trains but with better facilities. It aims to provide a totally new travel experience to passengers.

Hugs and smiles as Modi breaks protocol for Obama

Hugs and smiles as Modi breaks protocol for Obama

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Departing from protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday personally extended a warm welcome to United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle at the Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi.

Day before crucial meet with govt, farm leaders insist on MSP ordinance

Day before crucial meet with govt, farm leaders insist on MSP ordinance

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Union ministers Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal and Nityanand Rai and farmer leaders from Punjab will meet on Sunday for the fourth round of talks.

India crosses $400-bn milestone in exports

India crosses $400-bn milestone in exports

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The country's exports for the first time crossed the $400 billion mark in a fiscal on healthy performance by sectors such as petroleum products, engineering, gems and jewellery, and chemicals, according to the commerce ministry's data released on Wednesday. The merchandise exports rose by by 37 per cent to $400.8 billion in 2021-22 until March 21 against $292 billion in 2020-21. Previously, the outbound shipments had touched a record of $330.07 billion in 2018-19.

India sells stability, growth, and dynamism at WEF

India sells stability, growth, and dynamism at WEF

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The war in Ukraine has made its presence felt at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos. As political and business leaders' debate, they remain fearful of Europe's economic future. There is a sense of gloom among many business leaders as energy shortage and economic recession rear their heads. Global investors are keenly assessing the presence of Indian delegation at Davos.

Data related to payments to be stored only in India: RBI

Data related to payments to be stored only in India: RBI

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The central bank had advised all system providers to ensure that within a period of six months, the entire data relating to payment systems operated by them is stored in a system only in India.

Blow for MVA as BJP wins 3 RS seats in Maharashtra

Blow for MVA as BJP wins 3 RS seats in Maharashtra

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

In a major setback to Maharashtra's ruling alliance of Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday won three of the six Rajya Sabha seats, while the ruling combine questioned the eight-hour delay in counting of votes.

How parties use WhatsApp as go to campaign medium

How parties use WhatsApp as go to campaign medium

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

In the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, political parties are extensively using social media to propagate their achievements and seek support from voters.

NDA ally demands repeal of CAA at all-party meeting

NDA ally demands repeal of CAA at all-party meeting

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

There was no response from the government but it has taken note of the demand, Sangma said.

Japan PM may cancel India trip amid protests in Assam

Japan PM may cancel India trip amid protests in Assam

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Shinzo Abe is planning to come to Guwahati for annual summit talks with his Modi from December 15-17.

Delhi services bill: Why Opposition is arranging ambulances

Delhi services bill: Why Opposition is arranging ambulances

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

From issuing whips to arranging ambulances for their ailing leaders, opposition parties from the newly-formed Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc are making all-out efforts to ensure that they get 100 per cent attendance of their MPs in the Rajya Sabha to give the Bharatiya Janata Party a tough fight on the Delhi services bill next week.

PIX: President Kovind takes a train

PIX: President Kovind takes a train

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Devi on Friday boarded a special train from Safdarjung railway station in New Delhi for his native place in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh.

India's first smart grid to come up in Gurgaon

India's first smart grid to come up in Gurgaon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A smart grid is an electrical grid, which includes a variety of operational and energy measures, including smart meters, smart appliances, renewable energy resources and energy-efficiency resources.