News for 'Sachin Pilot'

J-K's latest terror victim got married in Feb, was to go home on holiday

J-K's latest terror victim got married in Feb, was to go home on holiday

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Kumar, a resident of Bhagwan village in Hanumangarh, worked as a manger with Ellaqui Dehati Bank at Areh Mohanpora branch in the south Kashmir district.

Stand with truth: Gehlot to MLAs before House battle

Stand with truth: Gehlot to MLAs before House battle

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

In a letter to all MLAs, Gehlot sought their cooperation in fulfilling the promises of development and prosperity of the state.

Rajasthan all set for battle royale today

Rajasthan all set for battle royale today

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Rajasthan is all set to vote on Saturday to elect members of a new assembly with the Bharatiya Janata Party aiming to unseat the ruling Congress, which is fighting hard to change the trend of alternate governments in the state.

Foreign firms not leaving India on policy issues: Govt

Foreign firms not leaving India on policy issues: Govt

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Also said that instances of corporate frauds are on the rise.

Will Meira Kumar be Rahul's Manmohan?

Will Meira Kumar be Rahul's Manmohan?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

While it would be wonderful to have a bright young politician like Sachin Pilot or Jyotiraditya Scindia as Rahul's premier, the chances are that Rahul will opt for Symbolism over Competence and Youth. And what more potent symbol than a Dalit Lady Leader?

Dilli Gupshup: Rahul Gandhi won't budge in Parliament... Here's why!

Dilli Gupshup: Rahul Gandhi won't budge in Parliament... Here's why!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Why is Sushil Kumar Shinde eyeing the external affairs ministry? How Sachin Pilot is truly his father's son... Why has Montek Singh Ahluwalia become so secretive? All this, and more, in this week's Dilli Gupshup...

In battle for ballots, stakes are high for Raje, Pilot

In battle for ballots, stakes are high for Raje, Pilot

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Elections in four assembly seats, Nasirabad in Ajmer, Kota South and Weir in Bharatpur and Surajgarh in Jhunjhunu, are scheduled for Saturday. Results will be declared three days later on September 16

Electronic hardware next big thing for India : Minister

Electronic hardware next big thing for India : Minister

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Electronic hardware is going to be the next big thing following the success story of software sector, which now contributes eight per cent to the gross domestic product, besides providing jobs to 2.9 million people.

Young leaders will get their chance, no substitute for experience: Gehlot

Young leaders will get their chance, no substitute for experience: Gehlot

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He also said his equation with the Gandhi family will remain the same as it has been for the last 50 years.

Rahul's elevation 'soon', says Sonia

Rahul's elevation 'soon', says Sonia

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

"Soon it will be done," Sonia said when asked by reporters repeatedly as to when Rahul Gandhi, who is at present the vice president of the party, will be elevated.

Action on Walmart lobbying to depend on US probe: Pilot

Action on Walmart lobbying to depend on US probe: Pilot

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The government will take necessary action on lobbying by Walmart to enter India if US authorities come out with "something tangible" on this matter, but a probe here could not substantiate allegations against the global retail giant, Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot says.

Jaipur's Jaadugar vanquishes the MBA. For now

Jaipur's Jaadugar vanquishes the MBA. For now

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Ashok Gehlot can never be a challenger to the first son of the Congress party. The Scindias and Pilots will be Rahul's rivals should the party's fortunes revive, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Mobile security: Vendors, govt in pact

Mobile security: Vendors, govt in pact

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

For ensuring secure mobile phone equipment in the country, Government has recently issued a template of agreement between service providers and vendors to address security concerns, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

No question of blocking, censoring websites: Govt

No question of blocking, censoring websites: Govt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Pilot said the government propagated the issue of freedom of speech and airing of the views, whether negative or positive.

Security agencies unhappy with BlackBerry

Security agencies unhappy with BlackBerry

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The government has asked RIM to handover interception solution for its BlackBerry Internet Services, BlackBerry Messenger and BlackBerry Enterprise Servers by January 31, 2011.

Can Cong buck alternating govt trend in Rajasthan?

Can Cong buck alternating govt trend in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Since 1993, when the BJP came to power after a stint of President's rule, the state has alternated between the Congress and the BJP.

Congress may take legal action against Swamy

Congress may take legal action against Swamy

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology Sachin Pilot on Monday said that the Congress was contemplating taking legal action against Janata Party president Dr Subramaniam Swamy for making 'allegations' against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Gandhi family on 'flimsy grounds'."All the allegations that he has been making in the 2G spectrum case, particularly against the prime minister and others, are totally baseless and unwarranted," he said.

Indian websites face threat by Pak hackers: Govt

Indian websites face threat by Pak hackers: Govt

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

The government said on Thursday that it had warned the defence services, financial institutions, public sector units, Internet service providers and prominent private sector organisations of a possible cyber attack by Pakistani hacker groups.

BJP ally extends support to farmers' Bharat bandh

BJP ally extends support to farmers' Bharat bandh

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP), a constituent of the ruling National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, has extended its support to the call for Bharat bandh on December 8 by farmer groups protesting against three recent farm sector laws.

Cong workers ready to spill blood to save govt: Gehlot loyalist

Cong workers ready to spill blood to save govt: Gehlot loyalist

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot loyalist and state cabinet Minister Pratap Khachariyawas on Monday said that the Congress workers are attempting to save their party and have to be prepared to "spill blood on the roads" against the Bharatiya Janata Party which, he alleged, wants to "topple" the state government.

E-readiness: India ranks 58

E-readiness: India ranks 58

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

IT sector provides direct employment to 2.5 million people and has created eight million indirect jobs.

RS polls: Cong shifts 80 Rajasthan MLAs to Udaipur fearing horse trading

RS polls: Cong shifts 80 Rajasthan MLAs to Udaipur fearing horse trading

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Several ministers, including Parsadi Lal Meena, B D Kalla, Mamta Bhupesh and some independents like Suresh Tak, are present at the hotel in the lake city.

Aamir Khan meets PM to discuss malnutrition

Aamir Khan meets PM to discuss malnutrition

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Actor Aamir Khan created a flutter in the Parliament complex when he alighted from Sachin Pilot's car at gate number 4 and rushed towards Prime Minister's office around 1230 hrs on Wednesday afternoon.

'Revamp international financial institutions'

'Revamp international financial institutions'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

While developing countries have made significant efforts towards good governance and domestic resource mobilisation, the support by the international community has lagged far behind, Member of Parliament Sachin Pilot said addressing the economic and financial committee of the United Nations General Assembly.

Raj civic polls: BJP ahead but Cong makes gains

Raj civic polls: BJP ahead but Cong makes gains

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

In a neck-and-neck electoral race, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won 1,443 out of the total of 3,351 wards while opposition parties including Congress and Independents won 1,908 wards in the Rajasthan civic body polls, results for which were announced on Thursday.

IT cos must diversify export markets: Min

IT cos must diversify export markets: Min

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

The outsourcing ban by Ohio has come as a disappointment to India, and Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said on Tuesday that the move is 'not welcome at all.'

Baba Ramdev addresses meet of 40,000 Maulanas

Baba Ramdev addresses meet of 40,000 Maulanas

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

On Tuesday, yoga guru Ramdev Baba became the first non-Muslim cleric addressed the annual convention of Islamic seminaries under the guidance of Islamic organisation Jamait-e-Ulema Hind at the historic seminary in Deoband, about 500 km from Lucknow, which is known for its sweeping influence over majority of Sunni Muslims in the country.

'India not to risk security for technology'

'India not to risk security for technology'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

As a solution elude monitoring of data transmitted through Blackberry phone, India on Friday said it would not risk national security, especially when answers to the problem have been found elsewhere in the world.

BlackBerry may face ban in next 5 days

BlackBerry may face ban in next 5 days

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

The government on Thursday made it clear that BlackBerry services may be banned if its maker, Research-in-Motion, fails to provide a monitoring solution in the next five days.

Mobile Number Portability deadline extended to Oct

Mobile Number Portability deadline extended to Oct

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

The government on Thursday said it has extended the timeline for implementation of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) to October 31, 2010.

BSNL can buy equipment from Chinese vendors

BSNL can buy equipment from Chinese vendors

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

After a temporary bar due to security concerns, the government has lifted ban on state-run telecom firm BSNL to procure equipment from Chinese vendors, Parliament was informed on Thursday.

 GSM operators owe Rs 451 crore to govt

GSM operators owe Rs 451 crore to govt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance Communication and other GSM telephone operators owe government over Rs 451 crore (Rs 4.51 billion) in license fee and spectrum charges, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The BJP bagged 1,989 of the 4,371 panchayat samiti seats while the Congress won 1,852 with almost all results of the four-phase local government polls being declared.

Rajasthan crisis: BJP says audio tape 'manufactured'

Rajasthan crisis: BJP says audio tape 'manufactured'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The Congress is blaming the BJP to deflect criticism for its inability to keep its house in order, but truth is clear before the masses, the BJP said.

Postal savings scheme collections at Rs 2,74,720 cr in 2011

Postal savings scheme collections at Rs 2,74,720 cr in 2011

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

The government on Wednesday said gross collections under various small savings schemes of the Indian Post increased by about 9 per cent to Rs 2,74,720 crore (Rs 2,747.2 billion) in 2010-11 in comparison to the previous year.

Rajnath, Mayawati... Here's who came to vote!

Rajnath, Mayawati... Here's who came to vote!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election witnesses several high-stake battles between the Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition parties, with people from 51 Lok Sabha constituencies across seven states casting their votes today to form the next government. Here's a look at who were among the early voters!

Phone tapping case: Delhi police to interrogate Gehlot's OSD on Saturday

Phone tapping case: Delhi police to interrogate Gehlot's OSD on Saturday

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Sharma will have to report before the investigating officer at 11 am.

Air Force aircraft crashes in Odisha; pilots injured

Air Force aircraft crashes in Odisha; pilots injured

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

An advanced jet trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in a paddy field at Kudarsahi in Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday, leaving two pilots injured.

No ombudsman for telecom sector: Govt

No ombudsman for telecom sector: Govt

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

The government on Thursday ruled out setting up an ombudsman to redress complaints of poor mobile telephony services like call drops saying state-run BSNL/MTNL were taking effective steps to upgrade technology.

Kozhikode crash: From Virat to Sachin, sports fraternity express shock

Kozhikode crash: From Virat to Sachin, sports fraternity express shock

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Praying for those affected by the aircraft accident in Kozhikode, said Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli