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Nitish breaks silence, says not unhappy with INDIA

Nitish breaks silence, says not unhappy with INDIA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

"The meeting was very fruitful and we all are very happy with the outcome. I could not attend the press conference after the conclave as I had to come back to Patna. My effort is to unite all opposition parties ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, and now things are taking shape," the Janata Dal-United leader said.

DC skipper punished for slow over-rate

DC skipper punished for slow over-rate

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Warner was fined Rs 12 lakhs for slow over-rate

Kumar Mangalam Birla steps down as chairman of Vodafone Idea

Kumar Mangalam Birla steps down as chairman of Vodafone Idea

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Amid an existential crisis facing the firm over Rs 50,000 crore unpaid dues towards the government, billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla on Wednesday stepped down as the chairman of Vodafone Idea Ltd. Birla -- who had in June offered to give away his holding in the joint venture with Britain's Vodafone to the government -- will cease to be a director and non-executive chairman of the company at the end of business hours on Wednesday, VIL said in a filing to the stock exchanges. It did not give any reason for Birla's decision. He will be replaced by Himanshu Kapania (who was earlier managing director and CEO of Birla's Idea Cellular) as the new chairman of Vodafone Idea Ltd.

EC wants parties to give info on financial viability of poll promises

EC wants parties to give info on financial viability of poll promises

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Amid a debate on the freebies, the Election Commission on Tuesday proposed amending the model code to ask political parties to provide authentic information to voters on the financial viability of their poll promises.

Counting halted in Maharashtra, Haryana after BJP raises objections

Counting halted in Maharashtra, Haryana after BJP raises objections

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The counting of votes for the Rajya Sabha elections was delayed on Friday in Maharashtra and Haryana over alleged violation of rules, officials said.

Haryana: Congress urges EC to declare RS results immediately

Haryana: Congress urges EC to declare RS results immediately

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

A delegation of Congress leaders comprising Pawan Kumar Bansal, Vivek Tankha and Ranjeet Ranjan met the Election Commission and handed over a memorandum by Ajay Maken, its candidate for the Rajya Sabha poll in the state.

IPL 2023: 'Always dreamt of winning a match for Delhi Capitals'

IPL 2023: 'Always dreamt of winning a match for Delhi Capitals'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

After defeating 13 runs in the final over, Mukesh Kumar said he was relieved to get the opportunity to take the Delhi Capitals to victory.

Will bank customers pay for higher depositors' insurance?

Will bank customers pay for higher depositors' insurance?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'The banks cannot pass on the hike in premiums to its customers, according to the norms. The premium won't go up substantially in any case and may be hiked to 12-13 paise (per deposit of Rs 100 a year),' Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar said.

Modi reconstitutes Niti Aayog; Shah ex-officio member

Modi reconstitutes Niti Aayog; Shah ex-officio member

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Rajiv Kumar will continue as vice-chairman of the body, along with other full-time members V K Saraswat, Ramesh Chand and V K Paul.

SC bats for including CJI in picking chief election commissioner to avoid 'yes man'

SC bats for including CJI in picking chief election commissioner to avoid 'yes man'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in the consultative process for the appointment of chief election commissioner would ensure independence of the poll panel.

PMO's 'informal interaction' with CEC, ECs raises eyebrows

PMO's 'informal interaction' with CEC, ECs raises eyebrows

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The Congress hit out at the government, alleging that it was treating the EC as its "subservient tool".

India's Billionaire Club Has New Entrants

India's Billionaire Club Has New Entrants

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The IPO boom in 2023 added four new promoters to the billionaires' list.

EC allots new names to rival Sena factions, torch symbol for Uddhav

EC allots new names to rival Sena factions, torch symbol for Uddhav

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Election Commission on Monday allotted 'flaming torch' (mashaal) election symbol to the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena, rejecting their claim to the 'Trishul' citing religious connotation.

Was Centre sleeping till now, ask Oppn MPs on Manipur

Was Centre sleeping till now, ask Oppn MPs on Manipur

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

'Everyone's voice must be heard. We will be talking to both Kukis and Meiteis'

Economy to see 10.5% or higher growth this fiscal: Niti Aayog VC

Economy to see 10.5% or higher growth this fiscal: Niti Aayog VC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Indian economy is expected to grow 10.5 per cent or more in the current fiscal, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said on Thursday. Speaking at a virtual conference organised by the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), he also said that modernisation of the retail sector is very much on the cards. "India Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for both manufacturing and services has shown a very smart uptick last month. "This (Indian economy) will strengthen even further," he said. "I expect Indian economy to grow 10.5 per cent or higher in FY 22," he noted.

5-state assembly polls in April?

5-state assembly polls in April?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The Election Commission is considering advancing the polls by a month to avoid the May heat, reports R Rajagopalan.

Final electoral roll of J-K has 7.72 lakh new voters

Final electoral roll of J-K has 7.72 lakh new voters

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The final electoral roll has a total of 83,59,771 electors -- 42,91,687 males, 40,67,900 females and 184 third gender -- Joint Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu and Kashmir Anil Salgotra said.

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'Rahul Gandhi should have prevented Nitish Kumar from going.' 'He must pacify Mamata Banerjee if he has a cause of Mohabbat Ki Dukaan.' 'He should bring this Mohabbat Ki Dukaan on the political canvas.'

Govt posts Manipur cadre officer as aviation secretary, rejigs bureaucracy

Govt posts Manipur cadre officer as aviation secretary, rejigs bureaucracy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Centre has appointed senior IAS officers Vumlunmang Vualnam and Neeraj Mittal as new secretaries in the ministry of civil aviation and the department of telecommunications respectively in a major secretary-level bureaucratic reshuffle, a government order stated.

Nitish's Oppn meet on June 23; Rahul, Mamata, Kejri, Stalin to attend

Nitish's Oppn meet on June 23; Rahul, Mamata, Kejri, Stalin to attend

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

A meeting of Opposition parties, organised by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, will be held in Patna on June 23, his deputy Tejashwi Yadav said on Wednesday.

Warner Is Thrilled Beating His Old Team!

Warner Is Thrilled Beating His Old Team!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Warner was pumped up, jumped with joy in front of his team dugout, then punched the air as he let out a big scream after Mukesh Kumar bowled a phenomenal last over to help Delhi to victory.

J-K: Draft electoral rolls to be prepared by August 31

J-K: Draft electoral rolls to be prepared by August 31

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey carried out a review and directed the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer to map the redrawn assembly constituencies.

Rahul Gandhi doing 'drama', charges Kumar Vishwas

Rahul Gandhi doing 'drama', charges Kumar Vishwas

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas on Thursday slammed Rahul Gandhi for his remark that his father Rajiv Gandhi was being denied justice, saying it was a "drama" to divert people's attention from core issues like corruption.

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Pant, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Rajasthan cadre, is currently secretary in the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways.

Economy to reach pre-Covid-levels by end of FY2022: Niti Aayog

Economy to reach pre-Covid-levels by end of FY2022: Niti Aayog

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

India's economic growth is likely to reach pre-COVID-19 levels by the end of the 2021-22 fiscal as the GDP contraction in this financial year is expected to be less than 8 per cent, Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar said on Sunday. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has also revised its forecast of economic growth for the current fiscal year (2020-21) to (-)7.5 per cent as against its earlier forecast of (-)9.5 per cent.

BJP wanted to make RCP Singh Bihar's Eknath Shinde: Nitish

BJP wanted to make RCP Singh Bihar's Eknath Shinde: Nitish

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The political uproar continues in Bihar, as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party wanted to make R C P Singh the Eknath Shinde of Bihar and isolate the Janata Dal-United party.

The Akshay Kumar Quiz

The Akshay Kumar Quiz

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

How well do you know Akshay Kumar?

EC initiates delimitation of constituencies in Assam

EC initiates delimitation of constituencies in Assam

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The Commission said a ban has been put in place effective January 1, 2023 on the creation of new administrative units in the state till the exercise is completed.

If Manipur issue is not resolved soon, ...: Oppn INDIA after meeting guv

If Manipur issue is not resolved soon, ...: Oppn INDIA after meeting guv

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Chowdhury said that the visiting MPs will present their observations on Manipur in Parliament.

Jagdeep Dhankhar to take oath as 14th Vice President of India today

Jagdeep Dhankhar to take oath as 14th Vice President of India today

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu will administer the Oath of Office to the elected Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 11.45 am on Thursday.

Oppn meet attendees disagree with AAP's charge against Cong

Oppn meet attendees disagree with AAP's charge against Cong

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'It is very unfortunate that the AAP seems to be looking at the issue through the prism of rivalry with Congress in Delhi and Punjab'

Mystified by EC Arun Goel's resignation, was he in the know, asks SC

Mystified by EC Arun Goel's resignation, was he in the know, asks SC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it was mystified as to how bureaucrat Arun Goel applied for voluntary retirement on November 18 last year if he was not aware about the proposal to appoint him as an election commissioner.

Oppn MPs visit violence-hit Manipur to 'restore peace'

Oppn MPs visit violence-hit Manipur to 'restore peace'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Ahead of the visit, Congress' deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi called for an inquiry under a retired Supreme Court judge into the violence in Manipur.

You Read It On Rediff First! Presidential Poll On July 18

You Read It On Rediff First! Presidential Poll On July 18

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The notification for the President poll will be issued on June 15, the CEC said, and June 29 will be the last date for the filing of nominations.

EC comes up with RVM prototype for migrant voters

EC comes up with RVM prototype for migrant voters

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

If implemented after stakeholder consultations, migrant voters do not need to travel to their home district to exercise their franchise.

Want To Eat At The FlyDining Restaurant?

Want To Eat At The FlyDining Restaurant?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

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Meira Kumar, a diplomat-turned-politician

Meira Kumar, a diplomat-turned-politician

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Daughter of former deputy PM late Jagjivan Ram, Kumar, 72, was also the first woman to occupy the high office of the LS speaker

Tata Motors signs MoU for Ford India's Sanand plant

Tata Motors signs MoU for Ford India's Sanand plant

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Tata Motors on Monday said its subsidiary and Ford India have inked a pact with the Gujarat government to acquire FIPL's Sanand vehicle manufacturing plant. Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEML) -- a subsidiary of Tata Motors -- and Ford India Pvt Ltd (FIPL) have today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Gujarat government for the potential acquisition of FIPL's Sanand vehicle manufacturing facility, including land, buildings, vehicle manufacturing plant, machinery and equipment, Tata Motors said in a regulatory filing. The MoU also includes the transfer of all eligible employees of FIPL Sanand's vehicle manufacturing operations, subject to the signing of definitive agreements and receipt of relevant approvals, it added.

Congress wants Amethi named after Rajiv Gandhi

Congress wants Amethi named after Rajiv Gandhi

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

It submitted a memorandum to UP Governor Vishnukant Shastri seeking a review of the government’s decision to rename Amethi district after Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj.

Where Hyderabad Lost The Plot

Where Hyderabad Lost The Plot

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It was the first time in 16 IPL seasons that Delhi has successfully defended a first innings total under 150.