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Opposition determined to make a fight of presidential poll

Opposition determined to make a fight of presidential poll

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The opposition is likely to put up a joint candidate for the July 18 presidential election despite not having numbers on its side, and consultations in this regard have already begun.

Govt failed in Manipur, PM indifferent, says INDIA in memo to governor

Govt failed in Manipur, PM indifferent, says INDIA in memo to governor

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

In a memorandum submitted to Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, the 21 opposition MPs who signed the document demanded urgent rehabilitation and resettlement of the affected people to bring peace and harmony to the state.

PHOTOS: SRH dominate Punjab with 8-wicket victory

PHOTOS: SRH dominate Punjab with 8-wicket victory

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday.

2G scam: HC asks CBI, ED, Raja and others to file submissions in appeals

2G scam: HC asks CBI, ED, Raja and others to file submissions in appeals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma said the parties shall file brief written submissions not exceeding five pages.

Pro-Atiq slogans raised near Bihar mosque, police step up vigil

Pro-Atiq slogans raised near Bihar mosque, police step up vigil

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The crowd at the mosque was larger than usual, unsurprisingly because it happened to be the last "Jumma" (Friday) of the holy month of Ramzan.

Bihar take first innings lead

Bihar take first innings lead

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

Bihar scored 211 for seven against Tripura's 187 all out on the second day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite 'B' match.

'Arre wah!, he kept saying between mouthfuls'

'Arre wah!," he kept saying between mouthfuls'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.

2 Army officers, jawan and Dy SP killed in J-K gunfight, soldier missing

2 Army officers, jawan and Dy SP killed in J-K gunfight, soldier missing

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

An Army colonel commanding a battalion, a major and a Jammu and Kashmir deputy superintendent of police were killed in a gunfight with terrorists in the higher reaches of Kokorenag area in the valley while one soldier was missing, officials said on Wednesday.

India needs 4-5 'SBI size' banks: Sitharaman

India needs 4-5 'SBI size' banks: Sitharaman

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Addressing the 74th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Banks' Association (IBA), she said the industry needs to imagine how Indian banking has to be in the immediate and long-term future. As far as the long-term future is concerned, she said it is going to be largely driven by digitised processes and there is a need for seamless and interconnected digital systems for a sustainable future for the Indian banking industry.

FM to meet sectoral regulators to take stock of the economy

FM to meet sectoral regulators to take stock of the economy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The meeting will review the current global and domestic economic situation and financial stability issues, including those concerning banking and NBFCs.

Rift wide open with BJP, Nitish convenes JD-U meet

Rift wide open with BJP, Nitish convenes JD-U meet

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has convened a meeting of Janata Dal-United MLAs and MPs on Tuesday to discuss the scenario that has emerged following the exit of former national president R C P Singh, party chief Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan said on Monday.

UP trader attempts suicide on FB Live, blames Modi for financial plight; wife dies

UP trader attempts suicide on FB Live, blames Modi for financial plight; wife dies

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Superintendent of Police Neeraj Kumar Jadaun confirmed the incident on Wednesday and said the condition of Rajiv Tomar (40), who ran a shoe-shop, is serious.

IPL 2023: Sunrisers Hyderabad announce new captain!

IPL 2023: Sunrisers Hyderabad announce new captain!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Ahead of IPL 2023, former champions Sunrisers Hyderabad named South African all-rounder Aiden Markram as their new skipper.

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The 21st meeting of FSDC comes against the backdrop of the economy hitting a six-year low growth rate of 5 per cent in the first quarter of 2019-20. Even some of the macroeconomic data for the second quarter does not portray an encouraging picture of the economy.

Kushwaha holds JD-U meet, not official says party chief

Kushwaha holds JD-U meet, not official says party chief

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Barring dissident MLC Rameshwar Mahto, who has an axe to grind against some ministers close to the CM, legislators and office bearers of the party chose to give the session a wide berth.

2G scam acquittal verdict full of glaring illegalities, CBI tells Delhi HC

2G scam acquittal verdict full of glaring illegalities, CBI tells Delhi HC

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The CBI contended before the Delhi high court on Tuesday that there were glaring illegalities in the trial court judgment that acquitted former telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.

Will new fiscal year be from January to December?

Will new fiscal year be from January to December?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

A new committee chaired by former Chief Economic Advisor Shankar Acharya will examine the feasibility of having a 'new financial year' to coincide with the calendar year.

'Shivakumar is not a traitor like Jyotiraditya Scindia'

'Shivakumar is not a traitor like Jyotiraditya Scindia'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Shivakumar is an andhbhakt of Congress ideology and principles.'

SC rejects plea challenging 8-phase election in Bengal

SC rejects plea challenging 8-phase election in Bengal

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The plea had also sought to bar the BJP and its leaders from using the "Jai Shri Ram" slogan during the poll campaign in the state.

The men behind Sitharaman's 2nd Budget

The men behind Sitharaman's 2nd Budget

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her second Budget a little more than a month from now. Like any other FM, Sitharaman will depend on her team of bureaucrats and advisors to frame and present the Budget.

At 2 pm, Friday, Nitish Kumar will take office

At 2 pm, Friday, Nitish Kumar will take office

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Shatrughan Sinha won't attend, citing 'important personal engagements.' Will L K Advani be present? M I Khan reports on a swearing-in ceremony the likes of which Patna may not have seen before.

JD-U's poor performance in 2020 Bihar polls due to BJP conspiracy: Nitish

JD-U's poor performance in 2020 Bihar polls due to BJP conspiracy: Nitish

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

He reaffirmed that parties opposed to the BJP can win with a "huge majority" in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls if they agree to join hands.

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

As India successfully lands Chandrayaan-3, does the moon look as beautiful as one's beloved or has the Chanda Mama of folk ditties acquired a whole new meaning?

Goons beat army jawan to death for trying to save girl from molestation

Goons beat army jawan to death for trying to save girl from molestation

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The goons beat up Vedmitra Chaudhury, a Lance Naik, for objecting to the men attempting to molest a girl.

EC extends ban on public rallies, roadshows till Jan 22

EC extends ban on public rallies, roadshows till Jan 22

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The commission also directed political parties to adhere to the provisions of the model code of conduct and broader guidelines on Covid-19.

Shivpal, Maurya among 14 general secys in SP's new national executive

Shivpal, Maurya among 14 general secys in SP's new national executive

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Swami Prasad Maurya, who recently stirred controversy over his remarks on Ramcharitmanas, and veteran leader Azam Khan are also among the 14 national general secretaries.

Is it Constitutional, asks Nitish after Manipur setback

Is it Constitutional, asks Nitish after Manipur setback

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

'Whatever tricks the BJP may play, it will not be able to stop JD-U from becoming a national party by 2023'

FinMin counters RBI, says stress in banking sector declining

FinMin counters RBI, says stress in banking sector declining

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

The net NPA ratio declined to 3.7 per cent in September 2019 from just below 4 per cent in March 2019, reflecting increased provisioning.

What When The Modi Magic Fades?

What When The Modi Magic Fades?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

It's great to win election after election on the strength of Modi's charisma and voter appeal, but the larger the Modi myth grows, the more the BJP diminishes, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Sedition case: Kanhaiya Kumar, two others granted bail

Sedition case: Kanhaiya Kumar, two others granted bail

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The court noted that there was no ground not to grant them the relief.

Slain IAS officer's wife urges Prez, PM to stop Anand Mohan's release

Slain IAS officer's wife urges Prez, PM to stop Anand Mohan's release

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Talking about the brutal killing of Krishnaiah in 1994, G Uma Krishnaiah said her husband was killed for no fault of his.

Viacom18 bags BCCI media rights for whopping US $721m!

Viacom18 bags BCCI media rights for whopping US $721m!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Media rights for the Indian cricket team is always a prized scalp and it was Viacom18 who bagged the deal on Thursday to broadcast India's home matches for the 2023-28 cycle.

IDBI Bank MD M K Jain appointed RBI Deputy Governor

IDBI Bank MD M K Jain appointed RBI Deputy Governor

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

As per the RBI Act, the central bank should have four deputy governors - two from within the ranks and one commercial banker and the fourth one an economist to head the monetary policy department.

12 PSU banks to get Rs 48,239 crore funding from govt

12 PSU banks to get Rs 48,239 crore funding from govt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Corporation Bank is the biggest beneficiary of this round of capital infusion with Rs 9,086 crore of funding, followed by Allahabad Bank with Rs 6,896 crore.

Which should India have: JLR or Maruti?

Which should India have: JLR or Maruti?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Maruti, which is majority owned by Suzuki Motors of Japan, pays massive tax, generates huge employment (its staff are almost entirely Indians) and also makes its investors extremely rich. JLR, on the other hand, though owned by Tata has its factories in England and China and in every way (sales, employment, technology) has nothing Indian about it.

What economists and FM Sitharaman discussed in pre-Budget meet

What economists and FM Sitharaman discussed in pre-Budget meet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Concerned by GDP slowdown and unrealistic tax targets, the economists urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to implement long-term structural steps like land and labour reforms. Warning against any off-Budget financing the economists said the government should prepare a statement of intent for its social, rural and welfare sector expenditure.

Ask PM to speak in Parliament on Manipur: Oppn to Prez

Ask PM to speak in Parliament on Manipur: Oppn to Prez

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The opposition parties are seeking the President's intervention in the matter, claiming that violence in the BJP-ruled northeastern state is continuing unabated.

'Collegium Is Better System To Appoint Election Commissioners'

'Collegium Is Better System To Appoint Election Commissioners'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'The collegium system will remove any such doubts from the minds of people and the political parties.'

Kerala tops Niti Aayog's health report card, UP worst

Kerala tops Niti Aayog's health report card, UP worst

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Kerala has again emerged as the top ranking state in terms of overall health performance among larger states, while Uttar Pradesh is the worst, according to the fourth Health Index launched by Niti Aayog.

MPs from 21 Opposition parties to visit Manipur today

MPs from 21 Opposition parties to visit Manipur today

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

A delegation of 21 Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc MPs will pay a two-day visit to Manipur beginning Saturday to assess the ground situation first-hand and then make recommendations to the government and Parliament for a solution to the problems in the violence-hit state.