News for 'Secretary D S Rawat'

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The pandemic is set to become even more challenging, with migrant workers returning home, relaxations in lockdown rules, and the approaching monsoon. However, states are looking at community participation to ramp up testing and home treatment of patients

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Gomti Riverfront Development project, the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre and the efforts towards the beautification of Old Lucknow are some of Akhilesh Yadav's initiatives that are the subject of investigation.

'Burhan Wani or Lt Ummer Fayaz? Kashmiris have to decide'

'Burhan Wani or Lt Ummer Fayaz? Kashmiris have to decide'

Rediff.com19 May 2017

'100 Fayazs will bring a change in Kashmir, that's why they don't want a Fayaz.'

Coal regulator will bring transparency: India Inc

Coal regulator will bring transparency: India Inc

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The government's move to set up a regulator for the coal sector would help bring in transparency, encourage exploration and enhance quality of the dry fuel, India Inc said on Friday.

Karnataka, TN spar at Cauvery supervisory committee meet

Karnataka, TN spar at Cauvery supervisory committee meet

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on Monday sparred at the meeting of Cauvery supervisory committee in New Delhi over the latter's share of the Cauvery water.

Yadav vs Yadav: Mulayam backs brother, Amar Singh

Yadav vs Yadav: Mulayam backs brother, Amar Singh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The rift between Samajwadi Party strongman Mulayam Singh Yadav and 'obedient' Akhilesh grew even wider with the father openly backing his son's foes in the party

MP Cong announces slew of incentives in poll manifesto

MP Cong announces slew of incentives in poll manifesto

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Congress on Monday announced a slew of populist measures including sops to farmers, students, unemployed youths, minorities, raising subsidised LPG cylinders from 9 to 12 and constitution of Vidhan Parishad in its manifesto for the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections.

'BJP is doing backroom manipulation to ensure Rajnath wins'

'BJP is doing backroom manipulation to ensure Rajnath wins'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Congress leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi talks about her chances against BJP chief Rajnath Singh for the Lucknow seat

RBI rate cut to drive growth, banks must follow suit: India Inc

RBI rate cut to drive growth, banks must follow suit: India Inc

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

India Inc on Wednesday said the Reserve Bank's move to cut interest rate by 0.50 per cent is "pro-growth" and exhorted banks to transmit the lower interest rate to borrowers to revive demand and kick-start the investment cycle.

$100 million: The heavy price of cyber security

$100 million: The heavy price of cyber security

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Benefits of demonetisation come at a heavy price for Fintech firms. They will spend a massive amount on securing and reinforcing their cyber security apparatus this financial year. Karan Choudhury reports.

Sports Shorts: Red Bull and Mercedes to launch 2019 F1 cars on same day

Sports Shorts: Red Bull and Mercedes to launch 2019 F1 cars on same day

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

'Lead India to the path of prosperity': Wishes pour in for Kovind

'Lead India to the path of prosperity': Wishes pour in for Kovind

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, vice president Rahul Gandhi, Left parties and CMs of various states congratulated Kovind.

Corporate ad budgets to rise 30% this festive season

Corporate ad budgets to rise 30% this festive season

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

While TV remains a preferred medium for FMCG, consumer durables and car and bike ads, the increasing penetration of the social media will also attract marketing and media planners

How difficult is it to do business in India?

How difficult is it to do business in India?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Amid India slipping to 134th spot in the ease of doing business ranking of 189 nations, Planning Commission member Arun Maira on Tuesday said "merely making comparisons" is not enough to improve business conditions.

Aviation security market to cross Rs 31K cr by 2015: Assocham

Aviation security market to cross Rs 31K cr by 2015: Assocham

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The airport security market, which comprises segments like security, disaster response, identification, manning and cyber security is currently growing at a compounded annual growth rate of about 25 per cent, according to a study titled 'India Homeland Security Market: An Emerging Opportunity'.

He got ex-UP CMs evicted from their homes

He got ex-UP CMs evicted from their homes

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'My passion remains pushing for probity in public life and I shall continue my fight,' S N Shukla tells Virendra Singh Rawat.

India Inc steps up demand for cut in interest rates

India Inc steps up demand for cut in interest rates

Rediff.com14 May 2013

In order to boost growth amid some softening of inflation, RBI earlier this month cut the key interest rate by 0.25 per cent. It is scheduled to announce its mid-quarter policy review on June 17.

Radical Islam can 'upset' international system, says Netanyahu

Radical Islam can 'upset' international system, says Netanyahu

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

"The weak don't survive, the strong survive. You make peace, alliances with the strong. You are able to maintain peace by being strong," he said.

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The navy wants to spend Rs 40,000 crore on INS Vishal, a choice the army and air force oppose. This is as much about turf as about funding. explains Ajai Shukla.

Lokpal Bill to weed out corruption, boost investments

Lokpal Bill to weed out corruption, boost investments

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Welcoming the passage of Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha, India Inc said that once enacted it will help weed out corruption, boost investor confidence and expedite the decision making process.

India Inc on state polls: People want corruption free politics

India Inc on state polls: People want corruption free politics

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Results of four state elections are giving a strong message that government and political parties need to ensure good governance and provide corruption free rule, industry leaders said on Sunday.

India to grow at 5.4% in Q2, says Assocham

India to grow at 5.4% in Q2, says Assocham

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The second-quarter GDP numbers are scheduled to be announced on Friday.

India's First Surgical Strike

India's First Surgical Strike

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Shastri told General Chaudhuri, 'I want to reach Lahore before they enter Kashmir'.' 'Today, many regard this initiative of Shastri as the first surgical strike.' A revealing excerpt from Dr Sandeep Shastri's Lal Bahadur Shastri: Politics And Beyond.

Boxer Dilbag Singh summoned by IBF, others warned

Boxer Dilbag Singh summoned by IBF, others warned

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Two of the three Indian boxers, who had alleged manipulation in the World Championship trials, were, on Saturday, let off with warnings by the National Federation even as the third was summoned to appear before the disciplinary committee on September 30.

Boxers Dinesh, Praveen apologise in show cause reply?

Boxers Dinesh, Praveen apologise in show cause reply?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The three Indian boxers who alleged manipulation in the World Championships trials have submitted their response to the show cause notices issued to them by the national federation and a decision on their fate will be taken by September 20.

Why are politicians uncomfortable with military men?

Why are politicians uncomfortable with military men?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

'Why can't a person who has supervised military intelligence head RA&W?' 'Why can't one who has overseen national security planning become our NSA or chair the National Security Advisory Board?' asks Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Companies to slash gifts for employees this Diwali

Companies to slash gifts for employees this Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

'There is a bleak business outlook for trade and industry as government struggles to rev up economic growth and labour market.'

India to join top global league with proposed black money law

India to join top global league with proposed black money law

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Filing with inadequate disclosure of assets will be liable for prosecution

Disappointed by IIP nos, India Inc seeks rate cut from RBI

Disappointed by IIP nos, India Inc seeks rate cut from RBI

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Expressing disappointment over the contraction in industrial growth in October, India Inc has appealed to the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates to revive the manufacturing sector and ameliorate investments.

3 killed in grenade attack in Amritsar, cops say 'terrorist act'

3 killed in grenade attack in Amritsar, cops say 'terrorist act'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said that the 'possibility of involvement of ISI-backed Khalistani/Kashmiri terror groups can't be ruled out'.

Constitution's secular character being used for religion-based politics: CIC

Constitution's secular character being used for religion-based politics: CIC

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

He was informed by the PWD authorities that case of religious structure has been thoroughly debated and Religious Committee has recommended to remove it.

Indian economy not out of danger zone as inflation up, IIP down

Indian economy not out of danger zone as inflation up, IIP down

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

India's annual industrial output grew at a slower-than-expected pace of 3.6 percent in September.

Let's know what you did in Panama last summer

Let's know what you did in Panama last summer

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Promoters, who have a higher degree of accountability and public responsibility, should share more details about themselves.

'EC does not have a feeling of helplessness'

'EC does not have a feeling of helplessness'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

'Even if something appears to be wrong, we can always request the government and Parliament to make amends.'

India Inc lauds Modi govt's push for economic reforms

India Inc lauds Modi govt's push for economic reforms

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Industry bodies said the decisions will help attract much-needed capital, create jobs, encourage collaboration and benefit cash-starved small and medium enterprises.

Amid EVM glitch, MP records 75% voter turnout; poll percentage dips in Mizoram

Amid EVM glitch, MP records 75% voter turnout; poll percentage dips in Mizoram

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Polling in Madhya Pradesh was marred by complaints of faulty EVMs and voter verifiable paper audit trail machines.

Why India will monitor S S Khaplang's funeral

Why India will monitor S S Khaplang's funeral

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

After the Naga leader's death, Chinese intelligence may ensure ULFA terrorist Paresh Barua takes over as leader of the anti-India rebel groups operating out of Myanmar, says Nitin A Gokhale.

Fund raising via IPO reduced by more than half in 4 yrs: Study

Fund raising via IPO reduced by more than half in 4 yrs: Study

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

In 2007-08, companies had raised Rs 87,029 crore by selling shares to public.

As rupee sinks, exporters feel the heat

As rupee sinks, exporters feel the heat

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Global buyers are putting pressure on exporters to offer discounts between 10 per cent and 15 per cent.

BJP's election loss could bring focus back to reforms

BJP's election loss could bring focus back to reforms

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The National Democratic Alliance won 64 seats.