News for 'Ravi Shankar Prasad'

Congress gets slammed over 'chaiwala' meme on PM Modi

Congress gets slammed over 'chaiwala' meme on PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The meme contained photographs of Modi, United States President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May engaged in a conversation.

'If Islamic nations can regulate triple talaq, why can't India'

'If Islamic nations can regulate triple talaq, why can't India'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

"Over a dozen Islamic countries such as Pakistan, Tunisia, Morocco, Iran and Egypt have regulated triple talaq. If Islamic countries can regulate the practice by enacting law, and it has not been found against sharia, then how can it be wrong in India, which is a secular country?" Prasad said.

Govt rules out privatisation of BSNL, MTNL

Govt rules out privatisation of BSNL, MTNL

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Minister said the government wants to bring them back to profitability.

UPA's 'gross mismanagement' led to rupee fall: BJP

UPA's 'gross mismanagement' led to rupee fall: BJP

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Expressing concern over the rupee reaching an all-time low, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said the currency is likely to plunge further as a share of the US financial stimulus package given to India during the sub-prime crisis in 2008-09 may be withdrawn by the Federal Reserve.

Top three mobile operators spend $13.6 bln in auction

Top three mobile operators spend $13.6 bln in auction

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Top three mobile operators spend $13.6 bln in auction

Rahul seeks speaker's permission to respond to 'defamatory' claims

Rahul seeks speaker's permission to respond to 'defamatory' claims

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Gandhi invoked Rule 357 which allows for "personal explanations" and also cited the example of Bharatiya Janata Party MP and then minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who invoked the Rule to give an explanation regarding comments made by Jyotiraditya Scindia in relation to him in Parliament

Oppn hails electoral bonds ruling, takes swipe at BJP

Oppn hails electoral bonds ruling, takes swipe at BJP

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Leaders of several opposition parties on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court verdict striking down the electoral bonds scheme and termed it an important step in ensuring transparency in electoral funding.

Uproar in RS over Vanzara letter, BJP targets Cong on coal files

Uproar in RS over Vanzara letter, BJP targets Cong on coal files

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Proceedings in Rajya Sabha were repeatedly disrupted on Wednesday due to uproar over demand for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's resignation and missing coal files, on which the Bharatiya Janata Party targeted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

No change in decision to elevate Modi, says Rajnath

No change in decision to elevate Modi, says Rajnath

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Notwithstanding L K Advani's resignation, BJP President Rajnath Singh made it clear that there will be no going back on the decision to appoint Narendra Modi as campaign committee chief.

Dhoni's Aadhar details leaked! UIDAI blacklists agency

Dhoni's Aadhar details leaked! UIDAI blacklists agency

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

An agency which helps Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) enroll citizens for Aadhar has over enthusiastic shared the personal details of ace cricket Mahendra Singh Dhoni on social media.

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Apple and Samsung are international players and should work as a team with domestic companies to transform India into a global powerhouse: IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

WhatsApp expresses 'regret' over Pegasus snooping row

WhatsApp expresses 'regret' over Pegasus snooping row

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

According to WhatsApp, the spyware was developed by Israel-based NSO Group and had been used to snoop on about 1,400 users globally, including 121 users from India.

Govt notifies standards for mobiles, 14 other electronic items

Govt notifies standards for mobiles, 14 other electronic items

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

The government has notified mandatory standards for 15 electronic products, including mobile phones, power banks, LED lamps, to curb flow of low quality items in the country.

Rahul trying to weaken country's resolve against COVID-19: BJP

Rahul trying to weaken country's resolve against COVID-19: BJP

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Accusing Rahul Gandhi of trying to "weaken" the country's resolve to fight COVID-19, the Bharatiya Janta Party said on Wednesday that the Congress leader has been acting in a "most irresponsible" manner and is trying to mislead the country with "falsehoods and misrepresentation of facts".

Congress used Ishrat case to frame Modi and Shah: BJP

Congress used Ishrat case to frame Modi and Shah: BJP

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Congress party compromised national security for political purpose, said the BJP over Ishrat Jahan case.

'No more Talaq-Talaq-Talaq'

'No more Talaq-Talaq-Talaq'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday lauded the passage of the triple talaq bill in Parliament

PM meets ministers, Nadda amid Cabinet reshuffle buzz

PM meets ministers, Nadda amid Cabinet reshuffle buzz

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

For the past one week, Modi has been holding in-person meetings with Union ministers apparently to take stock of the work done by the government in the last two years and to discuss various issues.

Don't drag us into your domestic politics: Pakistan to India

Don't drag us into your domestic politics: Pakistan to India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

"India should stop dragging Pakistan into its electoral debate and win victories on own strength rather than fabricated conspiracies, which are utterly baseless and irresponsible," Pakistan's foreign office spokesman Mohammad Faisal said on Twitter.

Notified Indian govt about snooping in May: WhatsApp

Notified Indian govt about snooping in May: WhatsApp

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

WhatsApp remains committed to the protection of all user messages through the product we provide, the company said

Govt puts stock limits on onion, potato to check prices

Govt puts stock limits on onion, potato to check prices

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Cracking down further on hoarding, the Centre on Wednesday put onion and potato under purview of the Essential Commodities Act and imposed stock holding limits in a bid to improve availability and rein in prices.

Shatrughan Sinha may contest LS poll on Congress ticket

Shatrughan Sinha may contest LS poll on Congress ticket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'Shatrughan Sinha's name is in the Congress's probable candidates list.'

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The BJP on Thursday alleged that the opposition parties have decided to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just because it has been built at his initiative.

Govt brings bill to clear decks for appointment of PM's secretary

Govt brings bill to clear decks for appointment of PM's secretary

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Ignoring objections by political parties, the government on Friday introduced a bill in Lok Sabha to clear legal hurdles in appointment of former Telephone Regulatory Authority of India Chairman Nripendra Misra who joined as principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi more than a month back.

Samsung's Rs 5,000 crore expansion plan

Samsung's Rs 5,000 crore expansion plan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Samsung plans to increase capacity to make 100 million phones in India by 2020, which will be sold here as well as exported.

Don't see through political prism: RS debates Triple Talaq bill

Don't see through political prism: RS debates Triple Talaq bill

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Moving the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 in the Upper House, Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the proposed legislation should be not seen through a political prism or vote bank politics, as it aims at ensuring gender dignity, justice and equality.

Telecom Min seeks Rs 6,997 cr fund for projects this fiscal

Telecom Min seeks Rs 6,997 cr fund for projects this fiscal

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is learnt to have approached Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for additional funds to carry out schemes committed under Universal Services Obligation fund scheme.

Poor and illiterate Indians are the main clients of justice system: CJI

Poor and illiterate Indians are the main clients of justice system: CJI

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

The CJI said that absence of timely legal help to poor affects credibility.

Rajnath home minister, Sushma defence, Jaitley finance?

Rajnath home minister, Sushma defence, Jaitley finance?

Rediff.com25 May 2014

The suspense over the possible composition of the National Democratic Alliance cabinet seems to be nearing climax as sources informed that a list of names is being finalised to be sent to President Pranab Mukherjee on the sidelines of Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony.

Arun Jaitley takes oath for new Rajya Sabha term

Arun Jaitley takes oath for new Rajya Sabha term

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

The finance minister could not take the oath earlier in Parliament due to his ill-health.

If you keep speaking, you will be in more trouble: BJP warns Rahul

If you keep speaking, you will be in more trouble: BJP warns Rahul

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also "failing legally" after a Gujarat court verdict on Thursday held him guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case.

After setback, BJP eyes to win 35 seats in Bihar in 2024 LS polls

After setback, BJP eyes to win 35 seats in Bihar in 2024 LS polls

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The BJP held a meet amid hints that the central leadership may bring in new faces at key positions in the state.

BJP deploys big guns as Delhi campaign enters last lap

BJP deploys big guns as Delhi campaign enters last lap

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

The BJP odeployed all its big guns -- from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to party chief Amit Shah

Stock insufficient, may have to halt vaccination: Rajasthan CM

Stock insufficient, may have to halt vaccination: Rajasthan CM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said the number of COVID-19 doses available in the state is insufficient to carry on vaccination and due to this, inoculation will have to be stopped in many districts on Saturday.

Google to set up AI research unit in Bengaluru

Google to set up AI research unit in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Apart from the Google team led by AI scientist Manish Gupta, the company will also partner with the research community across the country to focus on tackling challenges in fields like healthcare, agriculture, and education.

Rupee has lost its value, PM his grace: Sushma

Rupee has lost its value, PM his grace: Sushma

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

After Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's aggressive stance in Rajya Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said he looked for "alibis' in his speech on the state of the economy and his words reflected "pessimism and negativism".

Arrest Aadhaar authorities, not journalist who exposed breach: Snowden

Arrest Aadhaar authorities, not journalist who exposed breach: Snowden

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

He also said the government should reform its policy to safeguard privacy of its citizens.

Governance is serious business: BJP's 'advice' to Kejriwal

Governance is serious business: BJP's 'advice' to Kejriwal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Arvind Kejriwal ji, let me give you an uncalled-for friendly advice. Governance is serious business, please keep it in mind."

Faux pas during vote on food ordinance delays RS proceedings

Faux pas during vote on food ordinance delays RS proceedings

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

A faux pas by Treasury benches during the voting on the ordinance on food security held up proceedings of Rajya Sabha for some time.

Shameful double standards: BJP slams Oppn on farmers' protest

Shameful double standards: BJP slams Oppn on farmers' protest

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Senior BJP leader and Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleged that a section of farmers has fallen in the grip of a few people with "vested interests" and asserted that the government was working to address their misgivings about the reforms, which have drawn strong protests from a section of cultivators.

BJP to conduct 4 'parivartan yatras' as part of UP campaign

BJP to conduct 4 'parivartan yatras' as part of UP campaign

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address six regional meetings during the 192-day-long exercise.